The Nationals announced on Tuesday that they’ve activated outfielder Bryce Harper from the 10-day disabled list. Harper missed more than a month due to a hyperextended left knee, though all things considered, a nearly six-week absence represented far from a disastrous scenario.
The Nats already had the NL East well in hand at the time of Harper’s injury, and the fact that he sustained only a hyperextension of the injured knee came as a sigh of relief; the initial was gruesome to behold and certainly looked at first as if Harper may have sustained considerably more significant damage.
In Harper’s absence, the Nationals compiled a 26-15 record, more than weathering the storm in the absence of their best hitter. At the time of his injury, Harper was among the front-runners for National League Most Valuable Player honors, though his fairly lengthy absence all but eliminates him from that running. That said, the return of Harper and his .326/.419/.614 batting line before the onset of postseason play is significant for the Nats. Harper’s return was delayed by a day due to illness, but he’ll now have six games to get his legs back under him and work on his timing before the Nats begin play in the National League Division Series.
No way does he get ~$500 million if he can’t stay healthy… “freak injuries” or not.
Never underestimate Brian Cashman lol
Stanton, Gincarlo
And $325 million is still less than $500 million.
A healthy Harper easily eclipses Stanton’s contract next offseason.
That’s guys a beast!
The Nats look like they are ready to go home after being swept in the first round. They can’t hit their way out of a paper sack with a bat that has 12 inch nails driven through the barrel.
We’ll see about that Loser!
Psst. Don’t feed the trolls.
Watching two (or more) alleged fans taunting each other over the deeds and misdeeds of each other’s chosen teams is about as interesting as watching paint dry. Whatever happens in the playoffs will do so without regard for anything said in this here forum. So why bother.
Any team that commits that much money to any player is courting financial disaster. Most players peak around age 30 or so and then begin to tail off. We’ve seen it over and over. 3 years max for a player who is 27 years old.
That’s the point though. players are underpaid for the first six years in the league, then they basically get paid for what they’ve done, rather than what they’ll do. Teams know the deal. This is why the Angels will continue to pay and play Albert Pujols despite the fact that he is the worst hitter in baseball.
Uh.. the “worst hitter in baseball” does not hit 23 homers, have 100 rbis, and bats .240 …. mmmkay
It’s good to have you back, Bryce.