Bryce Harper Megathread

Harper's an incredible talent but he's an ass. My love for Teheran went up even higher after last night.
 
wheresmykayak said:
And after the game, when they get asked about it, they just say something like "Oh, it's part of the game. What am I going to do, whine about it?"

It'd be nice to show up Harper that way, I think.
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First of all, I hate the Nats and especially Harper. But, it appears to me people are only posting one sentence out of the whole interview. As much as I hate the guy, he seemed pretty professional in the interview last night. He said that Tehran was doing what he had to do and it was a part of the game. He had no intention of fighting but he wanted to get in a few choice words and then it was over. He said several times that it is just part of the game and something Tehran felt like he had to do. Not sure why you all are blowing it out of proportion....probably because someone only posted one sentence of a 5 minute interview.
 
KeithLockhart said:
It's not that.

It appears your definition of professionalism has a gray area and margin for error.

If you're winning 9-0 in the 7th inning, and stealing bases it's like you're trying to win the game when you pretty much already have the game in hand. Never kick a man when he's down, and if you're beating a team by that margin of a score, why try to make it worse? If they want to throw fastballs over the plate and you hit homeruns that's one thing, but stealing bases is a strategic move to try and win a close game.

Professionalism and sportsmanship go hand in hand. Showmanship/showing off is not part of professionalism. Want to know why many people respected our team and Bobby Cox in the 90's? We played the game the right way, no major personality problems except Rocker who we eventually got rid of because of his problems.

Harper's showmanship after that homerun was proving he lacks sportsmanship. Julio set him straight. Harper not only disrespected Julio, he disrespects the game, which many players find sacred. Strasburg running off the mound prematurely 4 times yesterday was terrible showmanship towards the umpire. You always hear the phrase "He plays the game the right way", that's code for "he understands how to play, and he also understands the rules and unwritten rules, what to do and what not to do."
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Did Justin on Monday disrespect the sacred game?
 
gilesfan said:
Did Justin on Monday disrespect the sacred game?
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Yes he did actually, and I pointed that out like 3 times already, Mr. Nationals Fan.

So I'm not exactly sure why you're mentioning that to me, since I've already mentioned that. I didn't like it when I saw it live, and I still don't like it after watching the replay him doing that.

But he is on our team, so I'm still going to root with him and put up with it.
 
Well, it's not just Harper, it's basically everyone who's complaining about the issue.

Harper's own personal reaction surprised me a little bit, honestly, considering that when he just got called up, Cole Hamels nailed him with a pitch for no apparent reason, and he just took his base, and stole home later. He didn't once jaw at the pitcher, or anything. This is in contrast to most people here and around baseball having some sort of understanding as to why Teheran hit him last night.

Leads me to believe this is just frustration leaking out a little bit, but a little trash talk now and then makes sports more interesting, imo.
 
Because Harper a) flew off the handle - b) celebrated a third inning HR - c) ran his mouth about how the Braves were no good and his team(team? didnt see his team when Mac went toward him -you?) were going to not only catch the Braves but overcome the 7 game lead - d) lost a 3-1 count with the game on the line e) remember Cole Hamels throwing at him? this is not an isolated incident / kind of a pattern developing. Pattern being the league doesn't respect him. TV guys love him because he gives them something to talk about.

Again, he blew a 3-1 count when he could have done something of consequence
 
57Brave said:
Because Harper a) flew off the handle - b) celebrated a third inning HR - c) ran his mouth about how the Braves were no good and his team(team? didnt see his team when Mac went toward him -you?) were going to not only catch the Braves but overcome the 7 game lead - d) lost a 3-1 count with the game on the line e) remember Cole Hamels throwing at him? this is not an isolated incident / kind of a pattern developing. Pattern being the league doesn't respect him. TV guys love him because he gives them something to talk about.

Again, he blew a 3-1 count when he could have done something of consequence
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C)- Where did you read this?
E)- Being thrown at means the league doesn't respect him? Poor Craig Biggio
 
This may have been pointed out....but watch the clip of the actual HR itself. About the time Harper reaches 2nd base, they cut to a shot of Julio. He already has another ball and is absolutely mean muggin Harper as he rounds the bases. I love it.
 
gilesfan said:
C)- Where did you read this?
E)- Being thrown at means the league doesn't respect him? Poor Craig Biggio
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Biggio wore an elbow brace about the same size as Barry Bonds, and stood over the plate and purposely leaned in on pitches.

Otherwise, every team he played against would have a bench clearing brawl ebcause as many times as he got it, there'd be tons of retaliation. Biggio used HBP's strategically to get on base, like how Uggla can only walk and not get a hit.
 
gf, I'm not exactly sure where you're going with this.

Everything I've seen from your stance on this is basically It wasn't Julio's intention because McCann put up the middle finger, Harper is not a deuchebag, therefore didn't deserve to get hit. Harper DID trot a long time but it's no different than what Justin did, so I guess that means Harper shouldn't have gotten hit or Justin should have also?

I know everybody busts your balls about being somewhat partial to the Nationals since you live near there, but If I hadn't known you were a Braves fan the last 10 years, and I was new to this board I would definitely ascertain that you're actually a Nationals fan posting on the Braves board.
 
I don't see what the big deal is with Harper's home run. Justin Upton has done that or worse on pretty much every one of his home runs this year.
 
Giles switched allegiances. He may still like the Braves but his #1 team is the Nationals.

Its ironic too because he used to give me slack for rooting for the Jets.
 
My point? My point was that I don't think the poster was accurate in the two items I listed.

As for whether I think Harper should have been hit? I'm pretty old school so I think it was borderline, but shading toward deserving a beaning. The fact that the next at bat set it up perfectly for a beaning makes it likely a no brainer.

I also believe that Justin pimped his homer way too hard and I wouldnt have been upset if a message was sent to him.

I do not think Upton or Harper are jerks or douchebags or yada yada. Plenty of players pimp homers (which I hate). Plenty of players get upset when they are intentionally thrown at. I like the fire that Harper brings to the game, it makes it that much more exciting. I didn't see anything wrong with what he said in the inteview last night, just typical media cut out 5 seconds from a long interview to sell papers.

I really don't care what you or anyone else thinks so I couldn't care less about the Braves or Nationals "fan" jokes.
 
gilesfan said:
http://imgur.com/a/QDnA1#QsyIZ3n
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Bump. I'll IMG them so anyone who missed can see. If that's legit, my Love for McCann increased 10 fold.

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thethe said:
Giles switched allegiances. He may still like the Braves but his #1 team is the Nationals.

Its ironic too because he used to give me slack for rooting for the Jets.
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You are a Mets fan. I know it!
 
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