Bryce Harper appears to wave goodbye to Nationals fans on Instagram, could Bronx hello be next? - New York Daily News Bryce Harper appears to wave goodbye to Nationals fans on Instagram, could Bronx hello be next?
Bryce Harper appears to wave goodbye to Nationals fans on Instagram, could Bronx hello be next?
Did Bryce Harper just kiss D.C. fans goodbye?
The soon-to-be free agent who played his final home game in the nation’s capital Wednesday, took to Instagram Thursday to show his appreciation to the fans for the support he’s received over his seven seasons as a National.
“To the fans and the city of DC thank you,” Harper posted with a series of nine photos that together revealed an image of him waving to fans at Nationals Park.
Harper and the Nats travel to Colorado for a three-game set against the Rockies that will end their season, and likely Harper’s time with the D.C. club.
Still just 25 years old, Harper, along with the Dodgers’ Manny Machado, will be one of the hotly pursued free-agent targets this offseason, with the Yankees one of the teams who could be in the market for the 2015 NL MVP’s services. Other teams that could be in the market for the outfielders services include the Dodgers, Phillies, Cubs and Angels. Of course the Nationals could also look to re-sign Harper.
The Yankees interest in Harper likely has cooled some after trading for Giancarlo Stanton and his $325 million mega contract last season.
The asking price for Harper could reach the $400 million dollar mark, though the star’s struggles over the first half of 2018 may bring that dollar amount back down to earth some.
Harper’s .214 first-half batting average was cause for some concern, but he has since bounced back to hit. .292 on the back nine of the season.