“I want to hold that trophy. That’s the goal every single time you get into Spring Training… I’m going to work my b-tt off this offseason again and get ready for next year.” That’s where Bryce Harper’s head was at when the Phillies’ postseason run ended against the Dodgers. But the offseason brought unexpected turbulence. What should have been preparation time turned into damage control as tension between Harper and Dave Dombrowski sparked trade rumours that nobody saw coming. With the GM Meetings in Las Vegas now concluded, there has been clarity.

So, what happened? The trouble started with Dave Dombrowski’s assessment of Harper’s 2025 season. He didn’t mince words and said, “He’s still a quality player. He’s still an All-Star-caliber player, but he didn’t have an elite season like he

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