Bryce Harper's tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies didn't get off to a great start.
Harper, perhaps the most coveted free agent this offseason, signed with the Phillies on a 13-year $330 million contract.
However, Phillies fans apparently didn't have much patience for the former MVP, lightly booing him in the sixth inning when he struck out during his third plate appearance of the day, bringing him to 0-3. He grounded out in the first inning and struck out in the fourth, for which he reportedly also heard some boos.
The boos weren't widespread, but those in attendance made clear that there were some jeers.
—Mike Sielski (@MikeSielski) March 28, 2019
—Mark J. Burns (@markjburns88) March 28, 2019
Here is video from NJ.com's Zack Rosenblatt:
It's early in the season, but it's not a good start, considering Harper's 13-year deal doesn't have any opt-outs.
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