PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After a season that fell well short of expectations, Bryce Harper can’t wait for another go-round in Philadelphia.
Manager Gabe Kapler might not get that chance.
Harper got two hits and a standing ovation to close out his first season with the Phillies, who finished at 81-81 after a 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
Harper drew a cheer from the crowd at Citizens Bank Park after a flyout in the ninth inning. Signed to a $330 million, 13-year contract, he wound up batting .260 with 35 homers and 114 RBIs.