Law: Harper’s deal with Phillies works well for both sides

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Well, thank goodness that’s over.

The Philadelphia Phillies became the preseason favorites in the National League East — which is worth something, I suppose, until the games begin in earnest — with the signing of Bryce Harper to the largest contract in baseball history by total value, yet one that is also, as odd as this might sound, kind of team-friendly. It’s still a good deal for Harper, who has gone from high school phenom to No. 1 pick to MVP to now a man who’ll be rich beyond any of our wildest dreams. And he doesn’t even have to be peak Harper to make this a very good deal for the Phillies.

Harper steps in as the Phillies’ right fielder, replacing the disappointing Nick Williams, who has been somewhere around replacement level in a year-plus with the big club, and even just an adequate, healthy season from Harper makes that a 4- to 5-win upgrade.

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