They weren't his only mascot-related fashion choice of the day by Stephen Pianovich Mar 28, 2019 at 9:20 pm ET • 1 min read PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper wasn't in all red and white for his Phillies debut. No, as Philadelphia's new $330 million right fielder took his new home field for the first time Thursday afternoon, it was impossible not to notice his footwear.Yes, those are bright green cleats featuring the Phillie Phanatic. Harper paid homage to one of the franchise's most legendary figures and endeared himself to the Philadelphia fan base even more before his first official at-bat in Philly.His reasoning for going with the eye-catching spikes: Why not?"Thought it'd be cool. Why not? Just bring some fun to the game," Harper said following the Phillies' 10-4 rout of the Braves. "The Phanatic is always happy and smiling."Harper has an endorsement deal with Under Armour, so it's not too hard for him to get signature and customized cleats made for big … [Read more...] about Opening Day 2019: Bryce Harper explains decision to wear Phillie Phanatic cleats on: ‘Why not?’
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Opening Day 2019: Bryce Harper explains decision to wear Phillie Phanatic cleats on Opening Day: ‘Why not?’
They weren't his only mascot-related fashion choice of the day by Stephen Pianovich Mar 28, 2019 at 9:20 pm ET • 1 min read PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper wasn't in all red and white for his Phillies debut. No, as Philadelphia's new $330 million right fielder took his new home field for the first time Thursday afternoon, it was impossible not to notice his footwear.Yes, those are bright green cleats featuring the Phillie Phanatic. Harper paid homage to one of the franchise's most legendary figures and endeared himself to the Philadelphia fan base even more before his first official at-bat in Philly.His reasoning for going with the eye-catching spikes: Why not?"Thought it'd be cool. Why not? Just bring some fun to the game," Harper said following the Phillies' 10-4 rout of the Braves. "The Phanatic is always happy and smiling."Harper has an endorsement deal with Under Armour, so it's not too hard for him to get signature and customized cleats made for big … [Read more...] about Opening Day 2019: Bryce Harper explains decision to wear Phillie Phanatic cleats on Opening Day: ‘Why not?’
Bryce Harper explains decision to wear Phillie Phanatic cleats on Opening Day: ‘Why not?’
They weren't his only mascot-related fashion choice of the day by Stephen Pianovich Mar 28, 2019 at 9:20 pm ET • 1 min read PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper wasn't in all red and white for his Phillies debut. No, as Philadelphia's new $330 million right fielder took his new home field for the first time Thursday afternoon, it was impossible not to notice his footwear.Yes, those are bright green cleats featuring the Phillie Phanatic. Harper paid homage to one of the franchise's most legendary figures and endeared himself to the Philadelphia fan base even more before his first official at-bat in Philly.His reasoning for going with the eye-catching spikes: Why not?"Thought it'd be cool. Why not? Just bring some fun to the game," Harper said following the Phillies' 10-4 rout of the Braves. "The Phanatic is always happy and smiling."Harper has an endorsement deal with Under Armour, so it's not too hard for him to get signature and customized cleats made for big … [Read more...] about Bryce Harper explains decision to wear Phillie Phanatic cleats on Opening Day: ‘Why not?’
Sources: Bryce Harper agrees to record-breaking $330 million contract with Phillies
Bryce Harper is a Philadelphia Phillie.To many the most valued player in this winter’s free-agent class, to others the most valued player in the history of free agency, Harper concluded his extended offseason by agreeing to a contract with the Phillies, per reports from MLB Network’s Jon Heyman and ESPN’s Jeff Passan.Breaking: Bryce to the Phillies— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 28, 2019Free agent outfielder Bryce Harper is finalizing an agreement on a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, league sources tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 28, 2019According to CBS Sports’ Jim Bowden, Harper’s deal is greater than the $325 million deal Giancarlo Stanton signed with the Miami Marlins in 2014, which was an extension.Harper deal is greater than Stanton $325m— Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) February 28, 2019Harper, the 26-year-old former MVP, is the masterstroke in a Phillies offseason in which the club sought to finish a … [Read more...] about Sources: Bryce Harper agrees to record-breaking $330 million contract with Phillies
Checking on college basketball’s overachievers and underachievers
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Joe Sullivan Globe Correspondent January 01, 2019 Launching a few thoughts from behind the arc while considering what pleases me (or not) about this college basketball season so far: ■ Things that are better than I thought they’d be Duke: I didn’t think the ballyhooed freshmen would mesh as well as they have. R.J. Barrett and Zion Williamson could be the first two picks in the NBA Draft. I haven’t heard a rhyme for Barrett as good as “Not Tryin’ ” for Zion, but I’m not sure that settles who goes first.Michigan: John Beilein is such an underrated coach. Truly, with the Wolverines, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Advertisement Mississippi State: I never thought Ben Howland would be successful in Starkvegas, but he’s on the verge of something good. He has great personnel and a point guard, … [Read more...] about Checking on college basketball’s overachievers and underachievers