Reports: Bryce Harper to sign with Philadelphia Phillies

The Bryce Harper sweepstakes have reportedly come to a close.  The free-agent slugger will sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman and ESPN’s Jeff Passan are reporting.

Passan reports Harper’s deal is for $330 Million, a new record for overall dollars.  The contract is reportedly for 13 years.

At $330 million over 13 years, Bryce Harper makes more than the annual median household income of Philadelphia EVERY TIME HE STEPS TO THE PLATE.

$44,929: What Harper makes for every plate appearance, based on career averages.

$41,500: Annual median household income of Philly

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 28, 2019

Bryce Harper’s deal with the Philadelphia Phillies will be for $330 million, a new record for overall dollars, topping the $325 million of Giancarlo Stanton, league sources tell ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 28, 2019

Breaking: Bryce to the Phillies

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 28, 2019

Breaking: Bryce Harper is headed to the Phillies, per @JonHeyman pic.twitter.com/QVagXOZDxn

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 28, 2019

Free agent outfielder Bryce Harper is finalizing an agreement on a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, league sources tell ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 28, 2019

Harper’s total money exceeds the 10-year $300 Million that Manny Machado signed with the San Diego Padres earlier this month.

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