Bryce Harper Skips FanFest....

[Bhenry4]

He claims that it was "due to matters out of my control." I guess that a contract that he signed himself was not in his control. What a clown.

Washington Nationals 'disappointed' in Bryce Harper no-show at fan event - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12024212/washington-nationals-disappointed-bryce-harper-no-show-fan-event)

[TTMMaster19]

Yikes sorry Nats fans

[37Jetson]

Way to be a fan favorite Bryce!

[armyatc22]

It might be due to the hearing this week

Sorry but I'm on his side

Bryce Harper’s grievance hearing against the Nationals is scheduled for Tuesday | HardballTalk (http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/12/bryce-harpers-grievance-hearing-against-the-nationals-is-scheduled-for-tuesday/?utm_network=facebook&utm_post=3245920&utm_source=FB%20-%20NBC%20Sports&utm_tags=)

[speedyjg13]

So he can be a free agent after the 2015 season then?

[Bhenry4]

It might be due to the hearing this week

Sorry but I'm on his side

Bryce Harper’s grievance hearing against the Nationals is scheduled for Tuesday | HardballTalk (http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/12/bryce-harpers-grievance-hearing-against-the-nationals-is-scheduled-for-tuesday/?utm_network=facebook&utm_post=3245920&utm_source=FB%20-%20NBC%20Sports&utm_tags=)

Even if you're on his side regarding the grievance, not sure how you can be on his side about skipping an event for the fans.

[rttrffg2012]

He is a d-bag, always has been.

I remember seeing him when he was 16- he was like that then

This is one more reason his cards will never return to the levels they were at

[NickM]

Clown move.

[37Jetson]

It might be due to the hearing this week

Sorry but I'm on his side

Bryce Harper’s grievance hearing against the Nationals is scheduled for Tuesday | HardballTalk (http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/12/bryce-harpers-grievance-hearing-against-the-nationals-is-scheduled-for-tuesday/?utm_network=facebook&utm_post=3245920&utm_source=FB%20-%20NBC%20Sports&utm_tags=)

So the games that Harper and Boras played up to the last second did not turn out perfectly? No sympathy for any Scot Boras related stunt going awry.

[Firerunner4]

Man he is such a tool, wonder how his fan boys who are blind to it can defend this

[brad9999]

It might be due to the hearing this week

Sorry but I'm on his side

Bryce Harper’s grievance hearing against the Nationals is scheduled for Tuesday | HardballTalk (http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/12/bryce-harpers-grievance-hearing-against-the-nationals-is-scheduled-for-tuesday/?utm_network=facebook&utm_post=3245920&utm_source=FB%20-%20NBC%20Sports&utm_tags=)

I 2nd this post!

If the Nats wanted him there, they could have made it happen. Businesses run their events, not players...

[death2redemptions]

Eh, never liked the kid...he doesn't even appreciate his fans.

So he can be a free agent after the 2015 season then?

Nope, he won't become a free agent until 2018....

To be clear, this opt-out is strictly about arbitration. He’s still under team control through 2018 no matter what. Anyway, Harper has logged enough service time to qualify for arbitration as a Super Two player. He’s currently under contract for $1.5 million next season, but MLB Trade Rumors projects (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2015.html) that he could make $2.5 million through arbitration. This isn’t just about 2015 though, as there could be millions more at stake if he goes through the process four times as opposed to three.

[TarjetasBéisbol]

It's about being there for the fans period. Many fans put out their hard earned money to see if they would get a chance to see him or maybe get an autograph. Totally wrong for him and the Nationals to not work things out for him to at least show up.

[CxG Voodoo Doll]

Not a good move Bryce!!

[SeanieTheMan]

double post

[awz50]

Where is Seanieman coming to defend his love?

[SeanieTheMan]

Eh, never liked the kid...he doesn't even appreciate his fans.



Nope, he won't become a free agent until 2018....

Yeah, it's pretty common to not like another person because you are jealous of their life and know you'll never reach their level of success in your lifetime.

[37Jetson]

It's about being there for the fans period. Many fans put out their hard earned money to see if they would get a chance to see him or maybe get an autograph. Totally wrong for him and the Nationals to not work things out for him to at least show up.

I wonder if he would have "BH"ed all of his autographs for the in person fans. I have a novel suggestions for Bryce: trying accomplishing something in the show that includes exceeding 100 games played in a season and then you can let your head get big.

[awz50]

[QUOTE=death2redemptions;8415189]Eh, never liked the kid...he doesn't even appreciate his fans.

Yeah, it's pretty common to not like another person because you are jealous of their life and know you'll never reach their level of success in your lifetime.

There youuuu are I was just calling for you.

[TarjetasBéisbol]

I wonder if he would have "BH"ed all of his autographs for the in person fans. I have a novel suggestions for Bryce: trying accomplishing something in the show that includes exceeding 100 games played in a season and then you can let your head get big.

I like the kids but at least be there for the fans.

[awz50]

Oh what happened to Amy? Did she get ride of her herps from D2R or does Veronica have them now?

[Bhenry4]

Yeah, it's pretty common to not like another person because you are jealous of their life and know you'll never reach their level of success in your lifetime.

He got you D2R, time to come clean. Apparently, you are not privy to the ten commandments. Do not covet thy neighbor's oxen nor success.

[Wrightfan85]

Bryce Harper for Ruben Tejada.

Make it so ;)

[TASS]

[QUOTE=SeanieTheMan;8415211]

There youuuu are I was just calling for you.

I think Bryce was banging Veronica hence the 'no show'! ;)

Harper is a great example of what's wrong with todays professional athletes!

[TarjetasBéisbol]

Bryce Harper for Ruben Tejada.

Make it so ;)

He will be in your neck of the woods the first chance he gets.

[Firerunner4]

Yeah, it's pretty common to not like another person because you are jealous of their life and know you'll never reach their level of success in your lifetime.

Shots fired!

[mwash1983]

Harper will be a Yankee after next year. Calling it now, Judge, Severino, Torrens, Mateo, and another prospect.

[Hollywood42]

I call your bluff. Cmon man -_-

Harper will be a Yankee after next year. Calling it now, Judge, Severino, Torrens, Mateo, and another prospect.

[brad9999]

Harper will be a Yankee after next year. Calling it now, Judge, Severino, Torrens, Mateo, and another prospect.

and when it does, my stash will double in value!

[jmscoggin]

I have absolutely no idea where all this hate comes from. The kid plays hard and has played well when healthy. Hard to hate him for his injuries when they happen due to playing hard. He also doesn't get in trouble off of the field. If you think he's overrated fine, but why dislike him? The baseball season is a very long grind, I would never hold something like this against him and I'm far from a fan boy.

[Skipscards]

I have absolutely no idea where all this hate comes from. The kid plays hard and has played well when healthy. Hard to hate him for his injuries when they happen due to playing hard. He also doesn't get in trouble off of the field. If you think he's overrated fine, but why dislike him? The baseball season is a very long grind, I would never hold something like this against him and I'm far from a fan boy.

I agree. I like him. I think he's a hot dog, but he's too dreamy not to like. Besides, how can anyone hate a guy who can do this and still look cool doing it...

[JohnRyno]

I have absolutely no idea where all this hate comes from. The kid plays hard and has played well when healthy. Hard to hate him for his injuries when they happen due to playing hard. He also doesn't get in trouble off of the field. If you think he's overrated fine, but why dislike him? The baseball season is a very long grind, I would never hold something like this against him and I'm far from a fan boy.

Bahahaha. Ya just maligned yourself with SeanieTheMangina.

Veronica can't text you back because she's busy flossing her teeth with D2R's burning red frizotch.

[jmscoggin]

Bahahaha. Ya just maligned yourself with SeanieTheMangina.

Veronica can't text you back because she's busy flossing her teeth with D2R's burning red frizotch.

Lol, I have no idea what any of this means which I actually am probably thankful for. I like Bryce, he's old school. Kid has had the whole world on his shoulders his entire life and has dealt with it better than 99.9% of society could have. I know I would have mf'd one or two people by now never mind the sex scandals that would have been all over the media.

[kyle1707]

Harper will be a Yankee after next year. Calling it now, Judge, Severino, Torrens, Mateo, and another prospect.

Maybe not next year.... But this is why the nationals will be forced to give him a 10 year 200 million dollar deal before 2018//// wait for it....

if he wants it... He will have to stay healthy in 2015...

I'm a Fan... But he should be there....

Issues with contract, wedding coming up but still...

People fly across country and come back next day all the time

[Chicosbailbonds]

I have absolutely no idea where all this hate comes from. The kid plays hard and has played well when healthy. Hard to hate him for his injuries when they happen due to playing hard. He also doesn't get in trouble off of the field. If you think he's overrated fine, but why dislike him? The baseball season is a very long grind, I would never hold something like this against him and I'm far from a fan boy.

I'm in the same boat. I think it's the combo of the fanboys and investors who are constantly excusing his faults and bump up each and every HR.

[Axe]

Maybe not next year.... But this is why the nationals will be forced to give him a 10 year 200 million dollar deal before 2018//// wait for it....

if he wants it... He will have to stay healthy in 2015...

I'm a Fan... But he should be there....

Issues with contract, wedding coming up but still...

People fly across country and come back next day all the time

And you never know, if things get worked out early, he may just go

[chezball]

He claims that it was "due to matters out of my control." I guess that a contract that he signed himself was not in his control. What a clown.

Washington Nationals 'disappointed' in Bryce Harper no-show at fan event - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12024212/washington-nationals-disappointed-bryce-harper-no-show-fan-event)
It is out of his control,he was born a donkey.

[hoopster3977]

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I just had to post.

[rkuhn3]

I can't believe he skipped their fan fest. That's almost as bad as Jesse Biddle not signing autographs. Outrageous!

[toddhead]

Strasburg was asked about Harper today at NatsFest and he pretty much said nobody really understands what it is like to Bryce Harper. Asked everyone to imagine being a 16 year old kid with grown men chasing you around for your autograph. Think back to when you were 22 or 23... did you have it all figured out? Hell, I'm almost 40 and I do stupid crap every day. Imagine if every single thing you did was under a microscope...

I was at a Potomac Nationals game earlier this year and he came to watch his brother pitch. It was the first time he had ever seen him pitch professionally, so it was a pretty big deal for him. He was nice to fans, but told him he was just there to watch his brother pitch. I cannot begin to tell you have many people just talked trash about him all night... simply because he wanted to watch him brother pitch uninterrupted. Imagine having to deal with that anytime you go anywhere... Sure, he does immature things, but he is supposed to. It's a part of growing up. Part of the maturing process. We all went through it, but none of us had to do it with ESPN reporting every moment of it....

Was I disappointed Harper wasn't at NatsFest? Yep. And so was my daughter, but guess what? I get it. The Nats are playing hardball with him, so he is playing hardball back. Why is he getting crushed and Rizzo isn't? Because haters gonna hate... that's why.

Two more things and then I will be done... when Harper was rehabbing at Potomac his signed more than a lot of people do when they are down there rehabbing. He had 10 times as many people there for him, so it may not of seemed like he was signing for a lot, but he definitely was... He also has a habit of throwing his warm up ball to kids every inning of every game he plays... sure sounds like a punk to me....:rolleyes:

[mgugs46]

I have absolutely no idea where all this hate comes from. The kid plays hard and has played well when healthy. Hard to hate him for his injuries when they happen due to playing hard. He also doesn't get in trouble off of the field. If you think he's overrated fine, but why dislike him? The baseball season is a very long grind, I would never hold something like this against him and I'm far from a fan boy.

I think it's because he was so hyped, and has been a total bust thus far in relation to that hype.

[W_Raoul2]

Ultimate lol. Both at this situation and some of the responses to this thread. I'll take Trout and avoid the constant drama, thanks.

[jmscoggin]

I think it's because he was so hyped, and has been a total bust thus far in relation to that hype.

I agree with this as a big reason but this should bring hate? I have a bunch of money in his cards that have gone upside down in relation to what I paid but that is no reason to not like a person. Yes, I want him to mash so I can cash out but even if he doesn't, I won't be mad at him personally. That is my fault for 'investing' poorly not his for struggling or getting injured.

If people want to hate someone for reasons such as you listed than tear into Taveras. I have at least $1k in his cards that became worthless overnight. I can only imagine the night tremors Chapman's had and admire him for pulling himself out of the fetal position as quickly as he did. I know that I wouldn't have been able to. Oscar made an avoidable and moronic decision that took not only his own life but the life of another. That deserves being hated, not a guy that busts his arse to be great and does things the right way, on and off of the field.

I realize that the last paragraph may rub some people the wrong way but so be it. I had plenty of money in Adenhart cards as well and I have nothing but pain, sympathy and sorrow for him and his family because he died of actions that were out of his control. Oscar caused his actions and only by sheer luck did only two people die and not more.

[mgugs46]

I agree with this as a big reason but this should bring hate? I have a bunch of money in his cards that have gone upside down in relation to what I paid but that is no reason to not like a person. Yes, I want him to mash so I can cash out but even if he doesn't, I won't be mad at him personally. That is my fault for 'investing' poorly not his for struggling or getting injured.

If people want to hate someone for reasons such as you listed than tear into Taveras. I have at least $1k in his cards that became worthless overnight. I can only imagine the night tremors Chapman's had and admire him for pulling himself out of the fetal position as quickly as he did. I know that I wouldn't have been able to. Oscar made an avoidable and moronic decision that took not only his own life but the life of another. That deserves being hated, not a guy that busts his arse to be great and does things the right way, on and off of the field.

I realize that the last paragraph may rub some people the wrong way but so be it. I had plenty of money in Adenhart cards as well and I have nothing but pain, sympathy and sorrow for him and his family because he died of actions that were out of his control. Oscar caused his actions and only by sheer luck did only two people die and not more.


No, I don't think it should bring the hate it does, but people are morons.

I do think of him as a bust so far, fairly or not.

Also, 100% agree on Taveras.

[jmscoggin]

No, I don't think it should bring the hate it does, but people are morons. I do think of him as a bust so far, fairly or not.

Yes, yes they are. Interesting take and one that had seriously never crossed my mind. "Bust"? I suppose in relation to the hype but Babe Ruth himself would have been unable to live up to the Harper hype. I have a hard time even whispering the bust accusation at a 21 yo that already has 55 career hr's and very good peripherals all around. Injuries are really the only thing slowing him down. Most kids his age are in rookie ball or A ball and Bryce has shown himself to be an All Star when healthy. That is not a "bust". In my mind a bust is someone that doesn't pan out, see Brandon Wood, Matt Bush, Josh Vitters etc. Injuries are bad but are in a different category, at least in my opinion.

[base set]

I think with famous athletes and interacting with the public, the athlete can never satisfy everyone, ever. There will always be more people he could have signed for, or shook their hand, or chit-chatted for 3 minutes or whatever the fan wanted, no matter how many people he already did that for in a given day. Or however many scores of thousands of autographs they have already signed in their life.

Fan Fests are part of their job; but there will be more Fan Fests and charity events, etc. I bet Harper does some other appearance somewhere this winter.

Harper could start in an MLB outfield for 10 years straight, play good defense, hit .275, 18 HR and 75 RBI every year and people would call him a bust.

[Wolves4Life]

Funny how no one knows why he didn't go but 1 article brings up his grievance and people just jump onto the first thing they see. Pretty pathetic to be honest. Even IF it's true, He isn't contractually obligated to show up. I see people calling him "star" of the team. He's the most hyped players in ears but to me guys like Zimmerman/Strasburg are more of a star to Nationals than Bryce is. Bryce is good don't get me wrong but pitching wins titles and Nats for right now (if rumors are true) have 2 good ones.

[Skipscards]

Yes, yes they are. Interesting take and one that had seriously never crossed my mind. "Bust"? I suppose in relation to the hype but Babe Ruth himself would have been unable to live up to the Harper hype. I have a hard time even whispering the bust accusation at a 21 yo that already has 55 career hr's and very good peripherals all around. Injuries are really the only thing slowing him down. Most kids his age are in rookie ball or A ball and Bryce has shown himself to be an All Star when healthy. That is not a "bust". In my mind a bust is someone that doesn't pan out, see Brandon Wood, Matt Bush, Josh Vitters etc. Injuries are bad but are in a different category, at least in my opinion.

It's also hurt the perception of him because of what Trout has done.

[jmscoggin]

It's also hurt the perception of him because of what Trout has done.

100% true and I meant to say that in my thesis but forgot. It may or may not have anything to do with the Jack Daniels. Who am I kidding? It had everything to do with the Jack. :devil::devil:

[BoxBreaker72]

So, not only is he over hyped and overrated, he's a colossal tool to boot.

Way to take out your contract issues on the fans Bryce. Smooth move.

[Firerunner4]

In my opinion, there is a huge difference than being at a ballgame and not singing (and rightfully so in Bryce's defense, I wouldn't either and it's sad people hounded him there) and not appearing at a fanfest for the team you play for that pays you and expects you to be at these events, and for the fans that purchased autograph tickets in hopes of meeting him.

Do I think he's overrated as a player? A little....but he showed some of his potential last year with those clutch HR's in the post season and if he can keep that up going forward I think he'll start living up to the hype

I guess my problem is more with his attitude in general, just rubs me the wrong way. I also bet if he had a different agent besides Boras he would have been there today

[death2redemptions]

Shots fired!

Ha! You call those shots? If they were then he must be firing blanks. And while we are on the subject, maybe if SeanietheMangina weren't firing blanks in the bedroom Amy wouldn't feel the need to be slobbering all over my gun. I've got that fire she needs baby :devil:

[ajscards101]

Even if Harper did show up, he wouldn't have done an autograph session and chances are he would've skipped photo ops also. Alot of fans think they missed out on those chances but they really didn't.

[Skipscards]

100% true and I meant to say that in my thesis but forgot. It may or may not have anything to do with the Jack Daniels. Who am I kidding? It had everything to do with the Jack. :devil::devil:

Don't worry. I'll always be your designated driver. :)!

[jmscoggin]

Don't worry. I'll always be your designated driver. :)!

Deal. I'll do what I can to keep D2R from yakking in your car but no promises. He isn't yet housebroken but I'm working on it.

[Skipscards]

Deal. I'll do what I can to keep D2R from yakking in your car but no promises. He isn't yet housebroken but I'm working on it.

No problem. He can ride in the trunk.

[jmscoggin]

No problem. He can ride in the trunk.

That's cool and he's used to it. That's where I have him ride too. :)!

[SDcardguy24]

Even if Harper did show up, he wouldn't have done an autograph session and chances are he would've skipped photo ops also. Alot of fans think they missed out on those chances but they really didn't.

This. Every year I read about how much NatsFest sucked for people lol

[VandyCards]

I remember some friends and I went to see him in Syracuse back when he was in AAA.

As he's walking back to the dugout (he signed autographs for kids only that day, which I liked), my friend yells "can't wait to see you in pinstripes, Bryce!" Harper smiles and nods.

I think there's no secret that a guy who has pushed himself to be the best on always the biggest stage will want to play on the biggest stage for the highest profile team.

I don't think he's a bad kid at all, but he strikes me as a kind of guy you meet who is a fan of the Yankees, Lakers, Cowboys, Red Wings, SF Giants, Patriots, Alabama, and Oregon all at once.

[trixstar]

People actually give a crap about these fan fest things?

[metsplaya123]

Ha! You call those shots? If they were then he must be firing blanks. And while we are on the subject, maybe if SeanietheMangina weren't firing blanks in the bedroom Amy wouldn't feel the need to be slobbering all over my gun. I've got that fire she needs baby :devil:
F that, me and amy go way back. I ate her up like a piggy eats slop in the mud. Mangina couldn't handle her

[exitmusicblue]

I remember some friends and I went to see him in Syracuse back when he was in AAA.

As he's walking back to the dugout (he signed autographs for kids only that day, which I liked), my friend yells "can't wait to see you in pinstripes, Bryce!" Harper smiles and nods.

I think there's no secret that a guy who has pushed himself to be the best on always the biggest stage will want to play on the biggest stage for the highest profile team.

I don't think he's a bad kid at all, but he strikes me as a kind of guy you meet who is a fan of the Yankees, Lakers, Cowboys, Red Wings, SF Giants, Patriots, Alabama, and Oregon all at once.

One thing's for sure, this will be forgotten in 2 secs if he elevates his play...

If he doesn't, should expect his prices to keep falling.

[exitmusicblue]

Ha! You call those shots? If they were then he must be firing blanks. And while we are on the subject, maybe if SeanietheMangina weren't firing blanks in the bedroom Amy wouldn't feel the need to be slobbering all over my gun. I've got that fire she needs baby :devil:

F that, me and amy go way back. I ate her up like a piggy eats slop in the mud. Mangina couldn't handle her

3-Way (The Golden Rule) (feat. Justin Timberlake & Lady Gaga) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi7gwX7rjOw

[Devi8or]

Just trade him to the Mariners. Our fan fest isn't until the end of January.....he can attend that one

[Joe Light]

Strasburg was asked about Harper today at NatsFest and he pretty much said nobody really understands what it is like to Bryce Harper. Asked everyone to imagine being a 16 year old kid with grown men chasing you around for your autograph. Think back to when you were 22 or 23... did you have it all figured out? Hell, I'm almost 40 and I do stupid crap every day. Imagine if every single thing you did was under a microscope...

I was at a Potomac Nationals game earlier this year and he came to watch his brother pitch. It was the first time he had ever seen him pitch professionally, so it was a pretty big deal for him. He was nice to fans, but told him he was just there to watch his brother pitch. I cannot begin to tell you have many people just talked trash about him all night... simply because he wanted to watch him brother pitch uninterrupted. Imagine having to deal with that anytime you go anywhere... Sure, he does immature things, but he is supposed to. It's a part of growing up. Part of the maturing process. We all went through it, but none of us had to do it with ESPN reporting every moment of it....

Was I disappointed Harper wasn't at NatsFest? Yep. And so was my daughter, but guess what? I get it. The Nats are playing hardball with him, so he is playing hardball back. Why is he getting crushed and Rizzo isn't? Because haters gonna hate... that's why.

Two more things and then I will be done... when Harper was rehabbing at Potomac his signed more than a lot of people do when they are down there rehabbing. He had 10 times as many people there for him, so it may not of seemed like he was signing for a lot, but he definitely was... He also has a habit of throwing his warm up ball to kids every inning of every game he plays... sure sounds like a punk to me....:rolleyes:

..........

[Bhenry4]

People actually give a crap about these fan fest things?

People actually give a crap about pieces of cardboard with pictures of baseball players on them?

[gmsieb]

[QUOTE=awz50;8415220]

I think Bryce was banging Veronica hence the 'no show'! ;)

Harper is a great example of what's wrong with todays professional athletes!


There have always been players/people like this.

[Bhenry4]

I don't care if he even signed at NatsFest (got that wrong in the title). I really don't care if he signs IP. I don't think that it's like the O's where if you get the voucher, you're guaranteed to get that player. Just show your face a couple of times and be done with it. Obviously his issue wasn't signing, it was a statement. Or, it certainly has become now.

The bit of him having no control over it is what is having me question his character. No control is there was an emergency in the family, or someone threatened you. JJ Hardy skipped FanFest a couple of years ago cause his sister was getting married.

[tonedef2oo8]

If he would have shown up people would have cried that he didn't make eye contact or friend them on facebook.

And who wants to bet Bryce was not the only one to skip this? But since everyone is entitled (even if they didn't have a ticket for Bryce) they are outraged!

[Firerunner4]

If he would have shown up people would have cried that he didn't make eye contact or friend them on facebook.

And who wants to bet Bryce was not the only one to skip this? But since everyone is entitled (even if they didn't have a ticket for Bryce) they are outraged!

It's not so entitled to be upset that the face of your franchise didn't show up at the biggest/only event for fans all year sponsored by the team.

[frozenntimesports]

I can't believe he skipped their fan fest. That's almost as bad as Jesse Biddle not signing autographs. Outrageous!

What exactly did Jesse Biddle do to be the target every single time? Did some entitled millennial not get the autograph he believed was coming to him? I've met the kid, seems like a really shy guy, perhaps he didn't sign your autograph that time because he was nervous to interact with you... think about that.

It is not a normal thing for one human to ask another human for an autograph. A lot of these kids are getting their first exposure to it and are learning how to handle it.

I remember when I was in high school I asked Brett Hull to sign his rookie card and Brett asked "are you sure you want me to ruin your card?" If a guy like Brett Hull can be uncomfortable signing an autograph, how much more could a 20-something coming up be.


As for Bryce, I don't blame him. He followed the advice of the MLBPA and his agent and now Washington is trying to pretend the verbal agreement has no teeth. This is stupid. This could escalate into something where the future of their franchise winds up in pinstripes a few years sooner than it was going to happen on its own.

[TarjetasBéisbol]

What exactly did Jesse Biddle do to be the target every single time? Did some entitled millennial not get the autograph he believed was coming to him? I've met the kid, seems like a really shy guy, perhaps he didn't sign your autograph that time because he was nervous to interact with you... think about that.

It is not a normal thing for one human to ask another human for an autograph. A lot of these kids are getting their first exposure to it and are learning how to handle it.

I remember when I was in high school I asked Brett Hull to sign his rookie card and Brett asked "are you sure you want me to ruin your card?" If a guy like Brett Hull can be uncomfortable signing an autograph, how much more could a 20-something coming up be.


As for Bryce, I don't blame him. He followed the advice of the MLBPA and his agent and now Washington is trying to pretend the verbal agreement has no teeth. This is stupid. This could escalate into something where the future of their franchise winds up in pinstripes a few years sooner than it was going to happen on its own.

Brett Hull saying that to you was more like "what are you stupid signing a rookie card like that"? Many people on here would react the same way. This has nothing to do with him being shy or uncomfortable signing an autograph.

You really think that the MLBPA chimed in and told him don't go to the fanfest? This was all the agent for sure.

[VeedonFleece]

What exactly did Jesse Biddle do to be the target every single time? Did some entitled millennial not get the autograph he believed was coming to him? I've met the kid, seems like a really shy guy, perhaps he didn't sign your autograph that time because he was nervous to interact with you... think about that.

Somebody on here was upset with 'Biddle' for refusing to sign for him, despite being hectored for three hours and being another player entirely!

[jmscoggin]

What exactly did Jesse Biddle do to be the target every single time? Did some entitled millennial not get the autograph he believed was coming to him? I've met the kid, seems like a really shy guy, perhaps he didn't sign your autograph that time because he was nervous to interact with you... think about that.

It is not a normal thing for one human to ask another human for an autograph. A lot of these kids are getting their first exposure to it and are learning how to handle it.

I remember when I was in high school I asked Brett Hull to sign his rookie card and Brett asked "are you sure you want me to ruin your card?" If a guy like Brett Hull can be uncomfortable signing an autograph, how much more could a 20-something coming up be.


As for Bryce, I don't blame him. He followed the advice of the MLBPA and his agent and now Washington is trying to pretend the verbal agreement has no teeth. This is stupid. This could escalate into something where the future of their franchise winds up in pinstripes a few years sooner than it was going to happen on its own.

Inside joke that isn't so inside. The hilarious thing is that it wasn't even, well I won't ruin it, enjoy.

Op edited his post before being banned but luckily it was partially quoted in post #3.
http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/baseball/716904-jesse-biddle-biggest-jerk-milb-jerk-graphing-stories.html

[tonedef2oo8]

Inside joke that isn't so inside. The hilarious thing is that it wasn't even, well I won't ruin it, enjoy.

Op edited his post before being banned but luckily it was partially quoted in post #3.
http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/baseball/716904-jesse-biddle-biggest-jerk-milb-jerk-graphing-stories.html

Why was the OP in that topic banned?

[Bhenry4]

Why was the OP in that topic banned?

Cause he was making all of us O's fans look like bigger idiots than we already are. I told the mods that it was either he or I.

[jmscoggin]

Why was the OP in that topic banned?

I don't remember, I don't think it was due to that thread but as usual, I could be wrong. My gut reaction after reading it and seeing his character/personality? General douce baggery.

[ajscards101]

This. Every year I read about how much NatsFest sucked for people lol

Exactly. Strasburg didn't have an autograph session, I'm pretty sure Ryan Zimmerman didn't have one either. Fans know what they are getting into, and then get upset when none of the bigshots sign.

[tonedef2oo8]

Exactly. Strasburg didn't have an autograph session, I'm pretty sure Ryan Zimmerman didn't have one either. Fans know what they are getting into, and then get upset when none of the bigshots sign.

Lol ae thee topics about them not signing also? Of course not.

[frozenntimesports]

Brett Hull saying that to you was more like "what are you stupid signing a rookie card like that"? Many people on here would react the same way. This has nothing to do with him being shy or uncomfortable signing an autograph.

It was a 1988-89 Topps Mini, I doubt that was his concern.

[death2redemptions]

Why was the OP in that topic banned?

Probably because he was a giant turd sandwich...

[Natitude]

This is all Scott Boras's doings. I'm sure he told him not to go.

[Insidespica]

He is a d-bag, always has been.

I remember seeing him when he was 16- he was like that then

This is one more reason his cards will never return to the levels they were at

wasnt a d bag the whole time he was in the minors ..... was super nice and always signed. i dont know about him in real life but he was always nice to the fans. some players just get to a point where its just "ENOUGH"

[Cliffroach]

It's not so entitled to be upset that the face of your franchise didn't show up at the biggest/only event for fans all year sponsored by the team.

McCutchen wasn't at Pirates Fest this weekend(don't know why) and I don't see A - his GM float a statement to the press or B - a bunch of people complaining about it.

Don't understand all the hatred for Harper. Doesn't seem to me that he has really done anything to deserve it since arriving in the majors. Plays hard, seems to love the game, supports young sports team from where he is from. Anyways.

[enbambam6986]

McCutchen wasn't at Pirates Fest this weekend(don't know why) and I don't see A - his GM float a statement to the press or B - a bunch of people complaining about it.

Don't understand all the hatred for Harper. Doesn't seem to me that he has really done anything to deserve it since arriving in the majors. Plays hard, seems to love the game, supports young sports team from where he is from. Anyways.

I dont understand it either. I hate Bonds and Roid because they hurt/cheated the game...These are probably the same people that hate Lebron because he's not on there team.

[toddhead]

Exactly. Strasburg didn't have an autograph session, I'm pretty sure Ryan Zimmerman didn't have one either. Fans know what they are getting into, and then get upset when none of the bigshots sign.

I didn't see Zimmerman sign, but he was busy from start to finish...

Strasburg did have an autograph session, but not like the other ones. It was a meet, greet, autographs, and pictures with him and Matt Williams for those who won the toy drive contest. It was a lot of people...

He also signed quite a bit for random people... including this young lady:flex:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4yEegHIUAAXgk_.jpg:large

[potatomeowQ]

I didn't see Zimmerman sign, but he was busy from start to finish...

Strasburg did have an autograph session, but not like the other ones. It was a meet, greet, autographs, and pictures with him and Matt Williams for those who won the toy drive contest. It was a lot of people...

He also signed quite a bit for random people... including this young lady:flex:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4yEegHIUAAXgk_.jpg:large

hey I witnessed that getting signed! i was part of the swarm trying to get stras to sign as he walked off the 106.7 the fan booth, really lucky he signed anything at all normally the bigger stars are shooed away before anything gets signed like Zim he was at the fan booth and then he basically ran aways to his next event. You probably didn't notice me but I was the guy wearing a signed nats cap and my jhonotan solano gu jersey with the navy yard patch if you did. Pretty funny to think i was about five feet away from you and I had no idea. Also how do you like the Rendon autos? got the zim autos a while back thanks again for the deal!
-Zach

[Wolves4Life]

Harper reportedly agree on a new 2 year deal.

[Steve2112]

I didn't see Zimmerman sign, but he was busy from start to finish...

Strasburg did have an autograph session, but not like the other ones. It was a meet, greet, autographs, and pictures with him and Matt Williams for those who won the toy drive contest. It was a lot of people...

He also signed quite a bit for random people... including this young lady:flex:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4yEegHIUAAXgk_.jpg:large

Way to go, Abbie! :)!

[brad9999]

Nationals Gave him 2.5 Mil - 2015 and 5 Mil - 2016.

They couldn't have done this on Friday and had Harper in for Natsfest? Of course they could have, but they're a bunch of tools in the front office. Well they got slapped in the face when HALF the fans left Natsfest upon hearing Harper wasn't there. Over HALF the fans had his jersey on.

[gymrat]

This is all Scott Boras's doings. I'm sure he told him not to go.

+1 Yep. Boras is a horses arse. Has no relevance to him that Harper has another year on his contract. Or that his team hasn't won a playoff series....ever. If the goal of a player is to hire the most dishonest agent who alienate players from owners, has adversarial negotiations, whore your services to anyone who will listen, then Boras is your man. Also says a lot about the player.

Now he's trying to sucker an owner to sign Max for $200M.

[tonedef2oo8]

Nationals Gave him 2.5 Mil - 2015 and 5 Mil - 2016.

They couldn't have done this on Friday and had Harper in for Natsfest? Of course they could have, but they're a bunch of tools in the front office. Well they got slapped in the face when HALF the fans left Natsfest upon hearing Harper wasn't there. Over HALF the fans had his jersey on.

Stop it. He wasnt signing anyway so they would have left anyhow if true. Which he wasnt.

[kyle1707]

Nationals Gave him 2.5 Mil - 2015 and 5 Mil - 2016.

They couldn't have done this on Friday and had Harper in for Natsfest? Of course they could have, but they're a bunch of tools in the front office. Well they got slapped in the face when HALF the fans left Natsfest upon hearing Harper wasn't there. Over HALF the fans had his jersey on.

Good deal for both... imo

But if he stays healthy and hits 25 hrs each of next 2 years...

Will be 24... giving him enough for agent to ask for 250 million 10 year deal..

Which makes me think he will go to Yankees.... which makes me ill

[potatomeowQ]

Good deal for both... imo

But if he stays healthy and hits 25 hrs each of next 2 years...

Will be 24... giving him enough for agent to ask for 250 million 10 year deal..

Which makes me think he will go to Yankees.... which makes me ill

ugh i pray to god he does not end up on the Yankees

[gymrat]

Harper reportedly agree on a new 2 year deal.

Does anyone know the legal reasons that Harper/Boras used to potentially void the last year of his contract (2015)? Seems to me these contracts are pretty solid, considering there have been thousands of them signed. I'm surprised the Nats gave in, but they appeared to get another year out of him? is that right? Sends a bad message to everyone else on the team.

If Harper had a serious injury, would Borass be trying to void the contract?