Found February 10, 2012 on The Nats Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
The Washington Nationals top prospect Bryce Harper is an outspoken young man, and he's a sports fan.  The two don't seem to be combining well for Nationals fans lately. Many on Twitter and in local media have made a pretty big deal about the teams that Harper cheers for; they include the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Lakers, and Duke Blue Devils.  As you read through that list, your first reaction is probably not great, and that's understandable.  However, in the grand scheme of things, who cares? Here's what does matter.  Harper is under contract with the Nationals for a long while, and according to his Twitter account, he's psyched to be playing in DC.  Beyond that, nothing else matters.  To me, Harper's honesty is actually refreshing.  The easy way out would be to come to DC, after living thousands of miles away for 18 years, and say "GO [insert DC sports team here]!"  He isn't.  He's sticking to his guns, and that's...
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