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Why Nats accelerated Harper to the bigs
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10:05 AM ET 04.28 | Bryce Harper will make his major league debut Saturday at Dodger Stadium, a call-up that came faster than Harper or the Nationals anticipated and necessitated by injuries. General Manager Mike Rizzo made his bones in player development, and he crafted a careful scheme for Harper's ascension, which included 250 to 300 at-bats at Class AAA Syracuse. But with left fielder Michael Morse out until midseason, Zimmerman also sidelined and punchless bats currently occupying left field, Rizzo traveled to Rochester, N.Y., this week to personally scout Harper. After watching him play left field for three days, Rizzo decided Harper - 72 at-bats into his Class AAA career - would come to the majors, ready or not.
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This kid looks to be pretty talented, but he also appears to be a bit of a duushbag.
williewilliejuan
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Couldn't agree more. At least he's not wearing that ridiculous eyeblack anymore.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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Hi, Mick.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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We shall see if he's MLB ready......but he ain't no Kirk Nieuwenhuis.......Capt. Kirk....Let's Go Mets.......:)
Sgt. Schultz
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Harper has got a big ego problem, Nienuwenuis is happy to be in the Bigs!!! Go Mets!!!
Not4Nutten
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You're right, he'll probably be way better.
.ChiSoxFan.
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Yeah, being in the majors will really make Harper unhappy.
.ChiSoxFan.
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i have such mixed feelings on this guy. part of me loves to see the young players thrown in the fire and finding success- i end up rooting for them. but the other part of me has cringed while reading every interview he's done- which makes me hope he fails. dilemmas, haha.
detroitfaninthedelta
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He'll do well on my bench. I'm doing too well to change my roster.
.ChiSoxFan.
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He better be....for all the bull scheit hype......
Sgt. Schultz
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if his debut is anything like Strasburg's, it should be interesting
Michael1971
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only time will tell, but the rookie has being a higher draft, so anything could happen the nationals,,,,,
alacran
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should harper play free from any pressure?? most likely, the team its playing great baseball, and he does come on a meek waters on the river!!!
alacran
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next,, its next,,,
alacran
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Exactly. Wait......what?
Mondo Jay
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