Looking more and more like Harper will break camp w Nats....

[glewis22]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/story ... ey-johnson

 

[cgilmo]

he has way too much to work on


he misses cut off men, over runs stop signs on the bases



needs some time to get the little things down.

 

[craiger122003]

Doubtful at best even with Cameron retiring.

 

[ThoseBackPages]

Would love to see his RC in Topps Series 2!

 

[PujolsCollector]

I took him last in my fantasy drafts last week with just in case he gets called up and performs it is also a keeper league so i will have him next year also.

 

[tramers]

 

[CAROLINA BOSOX]

Physical tool are almost ready from what I hear on some shows, but mental/maturity not quite there. I would think the Nats would take their time with such a talented young man that they have so much invested in. Other than selling tickets, why would rushing him to the bigs help the Nats? It's not like they are a playoff team yet.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

What a bad article, doesn't even mention what car/ truck bryce is driving! Thats what everyone wants to know.

 

[James52411]

With his great performance in Spring Training thus far, this thread is in no way premature.

 

[Todd44]

Remember "Dumb and Dumber," when Jim Carrey's character is trying to hook up with some chick? Substitute Harper and the Nationals:

Bryce: What do you think the chances are of a guy like me and a team like you ... ending up breaking camp together?
Mike Rizzo: Well, Bryce, that's difficult to say. I mean, we don't really...
Bryce: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way to get to spring training, Mike. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?
Mike Rizzo: Not good.
Bryce: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?
Mike Rizzo: I'd say more like one out of a million.
[pause]
Bryce: So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*

In terms of his development, and the financial aspect of keeping him in the minors through mid-June, it's a virtual no-brainer. Plus, if the Nats struggle at all under the weight of expectations to start the season, an injection of Harper-mania could do wonders in June.

 

[alexs64]

Remember "Dumb and Dumber," when Jim Carrey's character is trying to hook up with some chick? Substitute Harper and the Nationals:

Bryce: What do you think the chances are of a guy like me and a team like you ... ending up breaking camp together?
Mike Rizzo: Well, Bryce, that's difficult to say. I mean, we don't really...
Bryce: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way to get to spring training, Mike. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?
Mike Rizzo: Not good.
Bryce: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?
Mike Rizzo: I'd say more like one out of a million.
[pause]
Bryce: So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*

In terms of his development, and the financial aspect of keeping him in the minors through mid-June, it's a virtual no-brainer. Plus, if the Nats struggle at all under the weight of expectations to start the season, an injection of Harper-mania could do wonders in June.

I was told that financially he is already on the clock...so it doesn't matter if they bring him up or don't bring him up, his arbitration clock is already ticking, and has been since he signed. That is why he took less money to sign.

 

[JoshHamilton]

Would love to see his RC in Topps Series 2!

He already has rookie cards

Don't go down the uniquebaseballcards troll path, although at this point, you've probably far surpassed him

 

[Exposfan]

Remember "Dumb and Dumber," when Jim Carrey's character is trying to hook up with some chick? Substitute Harper and the Nationals:

Bryce: What do you think the chances are of a guy like me and a team like you ... ending up breaking camp together?
Mike Rizzo: Well, Bryce, that's difficult to say. I mean, we don't really...
Bryce: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way to get to spring training, Mike. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?
Mike Rizzo: Not good.
Bryce: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?
Mike Rizzo: I'd say more like one out of a million.
[pause]
Bryce: So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*

In terms of his development, and the financial aspect of keeping him in the minors through mid-June, it's a virtual no-brainer. Plus, if the Nats struggle at all under the weight of expectations to start the season, an injection of Harper-mania could do wonders in June.

Thanks, never tire of that movie!

 

[Todd44]

Remember "Dumb and Dumber," when Jim Carrey's character is trying to hook up with some chick? Substitute Harper and the Nationals:

Bryce: What do you think the chances are of a guy like me and a team like you ... ending up breaking camp together?
Mike Rizzo: Well, Bryce, that's difficult to say. I mean, we don't really...
Bryce: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way to get to spring training, Mike. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?
Mike Rizzo: Not good.
Bryce: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?
Mike Rizzo: I'd say more like one out of a million.
[pause]
Bryce: So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*

In terms of his development, and the financial aspect of keeping him in the minors through mid-June, it's a virtual no-brainer. Plus, if the Nats struggle at all under the weight of expectations to start the season, an injection of Harper-mania could do wonders in June.

I was told that financially he is already on the clock...so it doesn't matter if they bring him up or don't bring him up, his arbitration clock is already ticking, and has been since he signed. That is why he took less money to sign.

I don't think this is true.

From a Wash Post article this morning:

The Nationals have insisted only Harper’s preparedness will determine whether he starts 2012 in the majors. But there are also business reasons to justify him starting in the minors. If the Nationals delay his arrival until May, they would guarantee another full year of his service before he becomes eligible for free agency. The Nationals would effectively have to sacrifice a full season of him at 25 for a month of him at 19.

 

[Jenkinssssss]

Physical tool are almost ready from what I hear on some shows, but mental/maturity not quite there. I would think the Nats would take their time with such a talented young man that they have so much invested in. Other than selling tickets, why would rushing him to the bigs help the Nats? It's not like they are a playoff team yet.

do you even follow baseball?

I took him last in my fantasy drafts last week with just in case he gets called up and performs it is also a keeper league so i will have him next year also.

tough league you got there.


The arb. clock argument is pure ******** this day and age. Too many ifs and shoulda, coulda, woulda. All the young stars get locked up early anyhow.
If he plays wells in ST, then he's in plain and simple. The Nats will be competitive with their rotation and lineup.

 

[CAROLINA BOSOX]

Physical tool are almost ready from what I hear on some shows, but mental/maturity not quite there. I would think the Nats would take their time with such a talented young man that they have so much invested in. Other than selling tickets, why would rushing him to the bigs help the Nats? It's not like they are a playoff team yet.

do you even follow baseball?

I took him last in my fantasy drafts last week with just in case he gets called up and performs it is also a keeper league so i will have him next year also.

tough league you got there.


The arb. clock argument is pure *censor* this day and age. Too many ifs and shoulda, coulda, woulda. All the young stars get locked up early anyhow.
If he plays wells in ST, then he's in plain and simple. The Nats will be competitive with their rotation and lineup.

I do follow baseball. Why do you ask?

I actually heard broadcasters on XM's Baseball channel 89 agree that Harpers's maturity level was one of the biggest obstacles he had to overcome. I suspect you have a differing opinion thats why you posted. Maybe you would like to share?

 

[mwashuc06]

They will ruin him if they rush him like this. He will have all the pressure in the world on him. If he can do it, he's a griffey jr. If not, he's the next J.D. Drew or David Clyde.