Nationals star Bryce Harper had a request to Under Armor for his cleats during the All-Star Game in Miami — he wanted to honor the late Jose Fernandez.
Fernandez, the former Miami Marlins star, died in a boating accident last year at 24. His absence from the All-Star Game in Miami was notable, and Harper wanted to pay tribute to him.
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Harper explained why he did so after the game.
“As baseball players, we’re a brotherhood. We’re not just playing against each other and whatnot,” Harper said.