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Bryce Harper reportedly told friends that living in Philly “wasn’t his first choice”

Regardless of how the Bryce Harper sweepstakes shake out this offseason, here’s a story that you’re likely to hear about for the rest of the former National League MVP’s career.

According to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports, the six-time All-Star told some in his inner-circle that in terms of a place to live, Philadelphia wouldn’t be his first choice:

Players always seem to like Philly better after living there; it doesn’t seem very glamorous to visiting players, and word is, Harper also told friends Philly wasn’t his first choice in terms of city.