Months worth of speculation came to an end Thursday as Bryce Harper reached a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies for 13 years and $330 million.
So, of course this means we should see what the world of social media thinks.
Live look at Bryce Harper
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The Phillies themselves were coy in their response to the breaking of the big news, letting slip only that they are having a good day down in Florida for spring training.
It鈥檚 a very sunny day in Clearwater. 😎
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Jokes about the staggering price tag attached to the contract were aplenty…
Bryce Harper havin a real good day
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….as were some digs about the fact that Harper will be 39 by the time his 13-year, no opt-out contract runs its course in 2032.
Bryce Harper before and after 13 years in Philly
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Some Philly staples got in on the action.
Good move staying within distance, . That new contract can buy you a lot of hoagies!
鈥� Wawa (@Wawa)
And, there were some awkward truths brought forward as well.
Bryce Harper’s first road series as a member of the Phillies is in D.C. 👀
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Some of the players for the Philadelphia Eagles were hyped for the news.
Let鈥檚 Goooo!!! Worth the wait
鈥� Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86)
YUPPPP PHILLY is the place to be 😎😎😎😎!!!! WELCOME
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The video game series “MLB The Show” released a mock-up of their cover artwork for the 2019 season, which features Harper in a Phillies uniform.
Breaking 草莓传媒: Harper, Phillies reach agreement:
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On 草莓传媒鈥檚 comment line, Shanika Booth, of Northwest D.C., said 鈥渢he news stings quite a bit.鈥�
Given how long Harper was in limbo, Harper鈥檚 decision wasn鈥檛 really a surprise, she said, 鈥渁nd I hope he made the best decision for him and his family.鈥�
Still, the fact that it鈥檚 the division-rival Phillies is a problem: 鈥淲e鈥檝e seen and heard this man disrespected in the ballpark when the Phillies were in town. It鈥檚 disturbing. You can鈥檛 help but be upset about it.鈥�
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