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Bryce Harper: Phillies Not Giving J.T. Realmuto New Contract Would Be 'Terrible'

Bryce Harper would fully support the Philadelphia Phillies signing All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto to a contract extension.

Speaking to reporters Friday, Harper said he believes it "would be terrible" if Realmuto ends up leaving the Phillies as a free agent after this season.

"If the Phillies don’t end up signing him back, it would be terrible. It would be sad," Harper said. "Everybody in this organization wants to see him in red pinstripes for the rest of his career. Hopefully, we can make that happen."

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