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Phillies’ love affair with former NY Mets player ends, another battle brews

Harrison Bader is going back into free agency rather than staying with the Phillies. It's not the best news for the Mets.

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Over the summer, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies engaged in several trade deadline battles. Without question, the Phillies came away on top. Adding Jhoan Duran completely redefined their bullpen. A smaller yet impactful sweepstakes they won plugged ex-Mets outfielder Harrison Bader into center field for them.

Bader’s contract paid him $4.