'Baseball About To Be Fun Again': Phillies Fans Explode On Social Media After Bryce Harper Signing
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia Phillies fans can't hold back their excitement on social media after learning Bryce Harper signed with the team. Reports say the superstar outfielder signed a 13-year deal for $330 million and no opt outs with the Phillies -- huge move for the franchise.
After months of rumors, speculation, internet talk about whether a video game would break the news -- it didn't -- and scorching hot takes, the question of where Harper will end up is over and Harpermania has begun in Philly.
*Phillies sign Bryce Harper*
— Ajohn (@_ajohnn_) February 28, 2019
Me: pic.twitter.com/9V7Vqs1Szv
Phillies fans rn pic.twitter.com/w60Fkvfsjh
— Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) February 28, 2019
Welcome to Philly @Bharper3407. Let's go @Phillies!
— Nick Richards (@nrichards5) February 28, 2019
The Phillies at Bryce Harper pic.twitter.com/yxrtIG5zTa
— Addie ???????????? (@AddieLaddie95) February 28, 2019
I just flipped a car at Cottman and Frankford. https://t.co/tl9MvJby9d
— Joseph Murray (@PPDJoeMurray) February 28, 2019
Fire up! pic.twitter.com/dzD7mXfM1T
— Jessica Kartalija (@JessKartalija) February 28, 2019
Let's gooo @Bharper3407 to PHILLIES!
— The Answer???? (@xRing_SZN) February 28, 2019
Other Philadelphia athletes jumped aboard the Harper train as well.
Let's Goooo!!! Worth the wait https://t.co/HHTqwdWOtf
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) February 28, 2019
Bobi, Tobi and Bryci? ????
— Tobias Harris (@tobias31) February 28, 2019
BIG MOOD???? pic.twitter.com/Hf1Ixhs3Ig
— Rhys Hoskins (@rhyshoskins) February 28, 2019
YUPPPP @Bharper3407 PHILLY is the place to be ????????????????!!!! WELCOME
— fletcher cox (@fcoxx_91) February 28, 2019
Who's next?! ???? Time to have some FUN! #philly
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) February 28, 2019
Even former players are excited about the deal.
@Bharper3407 welcome to the great city kid!!! Looking forward to having some fun next week in camp and bringing back the winning ways to Philadelphia ???????? oh and can I get a loan ???? #Phillies #MLB #baseball #Harper
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) February 28, 2019
YOU'RE WELCOME FAM @Phillies ????#TheCloser ???? pic.twitter.com/hjxE8tSfy8
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) February 28, 2019
At times like these you already know what I would say........... @Bharper3407 welcome to the #Phamily
— JIMMY ROLLINS (@JimmyRollins11) February 28, 2019
The Phillies set out to leave this offseason with one of the two 26-year-old superstars. Manny Machado signed with the San Diego Padres on Feb. 20 and the Phillies got their guy a week later.
Bryce Harper is a Philadelphia Phillie and the city couldn't be happier.