Saturday, March 5, 2011

Yanks Bring Out Competitor In Harper

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 20:  Washington Natio...Image by Getty Images via @daylife
By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Lest there be any confusion about Bryce Harper's ultimate rooting interests, he clarified them on Saturday.

Harper arrived here to George M. Steinbrenner Field to play against the team he grew up rooting for, the New York Yankees. Asked if he took the opportunity to fraternize with some of the Yanks' big names -- guys like CC Sabathia, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter -- before the game, Harper almost looked offended at the suggestion.

"I'm trying to beat 'em," Harper said. "That's what I am. If we're off the field, I'll go say hello. You can be my best friend off the field, and I'll hate you on the field. That's how I am." CONTINUE....

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