#bryce-harper

#bryce-harper

As all of Braves County knows, this is a very important off-season ahead for Atlanta after the past two seasons have ended well short of expectations. However, though the Mets and Phillies had better seasons than the Braves, both NL East rivals fell short of expectations as well. And like the Braves, both the Mets and Phillies could be progressing toward significant changes this off-season. However, one change that will not occur is that the Phillies will not be looking to trade Bryce Harper.

"He's still a quality player. He's still an All-Star caliber player," Dombrowski said Thursday as he broke down the season. "He didn't have an elite season like he's had in the past. I guess we only find out if he becomes elite or he continues to be good."

"I love playing here, I love being in L.A., I love the West Coast, always have," Harper said. "Obviously, when you're growing up, the Dodgers were the Dodgers. My dad hated the Dodgers because he was a Big Red Machine fan, but I loved them. "It's a good baseball team. It's a lot of fun to watch. They do a great job over there, obviously.

In 2009, the Nats selected Stephen Strasburg, a number two overall prospect and top pitcher, leading to a Hall of Fame worthy career and their first World Series title.

"Bryce Harper has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right wrist, which has triggered multiple moves within the team."