Bryce Harper
MLB Official Allegedly Threatened Him, Agent Claims …
‘That is How Folks Finish Up in a Ditch’
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Bryce Harper was allegedly threatened by a Main League Baseball official over the summer season … this in response to a bombshell declare made by a big-time agent.
Here is the deal … Allan Walsh — a superagent who reps Nationwide Hockey League gamers — made the allegations on his “Agent Provocateur” podcast which he hosts alongside podcaster Adam Wylde.
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Walsh talked about a extensively reported incident over the summer season … when baseball insiders claimed MLB Commisioner Rob Manfred got here into the Philadelphia Phillies locker room and tried to speak to the gamers a couple of wage cap.
The Related Press — citing an nameless supply — alleged Harper stubborn out Manfred … a declare Harper by no means denied.
Now, Walsh — who’s NOT Harper’s agent — says he is heard there’s extra to the story … claiming Harper and several other different gamers had been talking with Manfred and others after the incident when an MLB official angrily confronted Harper.
Walsh claims this official — one he does not identify, although he does say it isn’t Commisioner Manfred — advised Harper he should not communicate like that to the commisioner in public once more.
This individual then allegedly stated, “That is how individuals find yourself in a ditch” — a reasonably main menace towards one of many sports activities largest stars if legit.
Value noting … Walsh wasn’t within the locker room — including he is heard this story from individuals who say they had been there. He provides no different tangible proof to again his declare.
We have reached out to Harper and Main League Baseball … thus far, no phrase again.
