Bryce Harper is officially gone from the Washington Nationals. The former franchise player is signing with National League East rival the Philadelphia Phillies.
The fact he is gone from the Nats is not all bad, especially given the amount of money he was looking for and ultimately signed for — $330 million over 13 years. However, seeing him in Phillies’ red is a bit of a gutwrench. He will face the Nats 19 times per season for next 13 years and this decision will never sit well with Washington fans.
With that said, their will be plenty of chances to serenade the most hated man in DC baseball with boos. In fact the first opportunity is coming right around the corner — April 2 and 3.
Harper is set to make his Nationals Park return on during the two-game series, which will be the Nats’ second of the season.
There is sure to be media circus swarming around the situation, as Harper will dress in the visitor’s clubhouse for the first time.
Here’s the complete Nationals-Phillies schedule
Tue, April 2 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
Wed, April 3 at 1:05 pm Nationals Park
Mon, April 8 at 7:05 pm in Philadelphia
Tue, April 9 at 7:05 pm in Phildaelphia
Wed, April 10 at 7:05 pm in Philadelphia
Fri, May 3 at 7:05 pm in Philadelphia
Sat, May 4 at 7:05 pm in Philadelphia
Sun, May 5 at 2:05 pm in Philadelphia
Mon, June 17 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
Tue, June 18 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
Wed, June 19 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
Thurs, June 20 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
Fri, July 12 at 6:05 pm in Philadelphia
Sat, July 13 at 7:15 pm in Philadelphia
Sun, July 14 at 1:05 pm in Philadelphia
Mon, September 23 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
Tue, September 24 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
Wed, September 25 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
Thurs, September 26 at 7:05 pm Nationals Park
The final four-game series will be the next to last for both teams, which could have major postseason implications.
Harper has hit 92 of his 184 career home runs at Nats Park.
