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Phillies trade rumors: Bryce Harper sends message with Kris Bryant’s bat

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs and Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals stand together at the batting cage prior to the 87th MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. The American League defeated the National League 4-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Is Bryce Harper trying to send a message to the fans, or the Philadelphia Phillies front office?

During Monday night’s series opener against the Washington Nationals, several fans noticed that Harper’s bat bore someone else’s name and MLB team.