Bryce Harper wants to die in a Phillies jersey, or so he claims.
As uncomfortable as that sounds — especially now that the new uniform pants don’t fit — Harper’s sentiment is clear: He wants to be a Phillie for life.
Since agreeing to a massive, 13-year, $330 million free-agent deal in March 2019, Harper, now 31, and the Fightins have been a heavenly match: two straight trips to the postseason, a 2022 NL Championship, the 2021 NL MVP award, an adjusted OPS 49% better than league average and the successful recruitment of other established big-league stars.