CSN: Nationals phenom says he's OK if the team wants to start him in the minors this season, but he's planning to make their decision as difficult as possible.
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February 21, 2012
(Bryce Harper's sweatshirt carried on a proud Washington Nationals tradition of misspelling. Screen cap via MLB.com video.)
"I want to go up there and be a game changer. I don't wanna go from big leagues, triple A, up to the big leagues back to triple A again. I want to go up there, stay there, be a game changer, play hard, try to win that rookie of the year."...
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February 21, 2012
Bryce Harper reported to Nationals spring training camp yesterday and already, before he has had even one exhibition game at bat, teammates, coaches, and the media are speculating whether the 19-year-old can make the MLB squad.
When pressed about it, Harper himself told the Washington Post all the right things:
“I’m going work as hard as I can, keep my mouth shut and play,”...
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February 23, 2012
Spring training is an important time for managers to be able to gauge what they’re working with. For the most part, rosters are predetermined based on offseason acquisitions and past performances. There are, however, a few spots that need to be filled with younger players. The winter months give managers and coaches time to evaluate players who are on the bubble, assuming the...
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February 24, 2012
As covered extensively earlier on DC Sports Bog, above is Bryce Harper, the Cowboys fan, wearing a Redskins t-shirt in camp with the Nats on Friday. Photo by @DanHellie. Of course, this stunt will backfire on young Mr. Harper somehow.
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February 24, 2012
Zim contract extension talks hit no-trade speedbump. [CSNW]
Rizzo hopes to lock up Zim contract by Saturday deadline. [Wash. Times]
Nats players to watch in Vierra beyond Bryce Harper. [Capital Comment]
The one about Ryan Braun, FedEx and a cup of pee. [Big League Stew]
10 best about being an O’s fan, including Boogs. [BLS via Camden Chat]
Interesting story about UVA football...
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February 24, 2012
(Ryan Zimmerman: still only 27, still drinks beer from a can. Screen cap via CSNWashington.com video.)
And so, while you're sitting around waiting for news on the Ryan Zimmerman contract front, enjoy the video below of Zim on Sports Talk Live on Thursday from CSNWashington.com. The Face of the Franchise talks contract, goals, his age ("I'm not that old yet...man, I...
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February 24, 2012
Kilgore reported that Bryce Harper entered the Nats clubhouse in a Duke shirt Friday morning, but by the afternoon, all that unpleasantness had been avoided. The noted Cowboys fan and D.C. sports fan antagonist was finally sporting burgundy and gold. And two TV reporters who couldn’t find their way to Nats Park — Dan Hellie and Dave Feldman — were there to record the image...
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February 22, 2012
On Wednesday, CSN Washington's Kelli Johnson interviewed Bryce Harper on his goals for the upcoming season (see the video above). Also, Harper clarified his previous statements about wanting to be like Joe Namath someday; doesn't want to get blackout drunk, but does hope to be an actor someday:
"I think people took that a little wrong: It's not like I want to...
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February 23, 2012
Folks around Cincinnati are
excited about no. 2
Baseball America released its list of the Top 100 Prospects for 2012 earlier this week. The 23rd annual publication is headlined by Nationals phenom Bryce Harper, but three Cincinnati Reds also made the cut. Here are the names of those players followed by the description BA gave them:
#16 Devin Mesoraco C
The Punxsutawney...
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February 24, 2012
Well, it seems that Bryce Harper – who may be playing for the Washington Nationals at some point in 2012 – has gotten a lot of attention as one of the game’s top prospects right now. However, based on what fans of the Orioles have heard in camp this week, Dylan Bundy may not be too far behind. We, as fans are trying to latch onto anything for a sign of hope with this franchise...
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February 22, 2012
Bryce Harper's locker is next to that of Jason Michaels, and that's surely no accident. The Nationals are Michaels' fifth Major League team, and at 35, he arrived at Spring Training with a Minor League contract and no guarantees.
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February 22, 2012
With Stephen Strasburg anchoring a strong rotation, super-prospect Bryce Harper on the way, and manager Davey Johnson touting their potential, the Washington Nationals are drawing a lot of attention. (NBC Sports)
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