After 117 days, the Philadelphia Phillies and mega-star free agent Bryce Harper finally agreed to a 13 year/$330 million deal on Thursday afternoon.
The Phillies are undoubtedly a better team today than they were in the 2018 season. But how might Harper’s presence affect how good the Phillies can be in the future?
Short-Term Affects
With the additions of Harper and Andrew McCutchen in the outfield there will be an odd man out from the group consisting of Odubel Herrera, Nick Williams, Roman Quinn and Aaron Altherr. Add in Dylan Cozens, and you’re looking at two players who will not be making the trip up to Philadelphia to open the regular season on March 28.