We’ve all done it. It’s much more convenient to lie when somebody asks if you are OK.
The stakes are a little bit higher, however, when you’re a superstar like Bryce Harper. Playing through pain is part of being an athlete, but health is also wealth. At $330 million, we can all acknowledge that Harper is a bargain, but the seven remaining years left on the deal could be very uncomfortable if he is continually battling injuries.
Uncomfortable is a great word to describe how Harper has looked since the start of the second half. Once a 2024 NL MVP candidate, Harper struggled like he never had before.