CLEARWATER, Fla. — Right there, right on the turf at Spectrum Field and on the grounds beyond, at adjoining Robin Roberts Field, you could actually watch the Yankees’ evolved philosophies juxtaposed against the chill sunshine of the middle of spring training.
On display on the back field was the Ghost of Yankees Past, where Bryce Harper was playing a simulated game against minor league pitchers, readying himself for his first exhibition game as a Phillie this weekend. Harper took 12 turns at the plate, had a single, two doubles and a 400-foot home run, walked a bunch, looked fine.