MLB Weekly Wrap: Avoiding arbitration

Plenty of contracts were signed in the last week around the world of Major League Baseball, including two inking big stars back to their teams.

Bryce Harper avoided arbitration by agreeing to a 1-year, $13.6 million deal with the Washington Nationals on Friday.

Harper is undoubtedly one of the game’s most talented players, even at such a young age, and seems destined for prolong stardom. But after winning the MVP award in 2015, last year was a bit of a stepback for the flamboyant outfielder.

In 2016, Harper hit for a .243 average with 24 homers, a far cry from .330 and 42 homers the previous season. Nonetheless, Harper should bounce back (unless you’re a Braves fan and hope he has a Space…