Bryce Harper has landed.
While the deal hasn't been officially announced yet by the team (Harper still has to pass his physical, a formality), Harper, his family and agent Scott Boras landed safely Friday at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport ahead of reporting to Phillies camp.
This exclusive video of Harper and company getting off Phillies owner John Middleton's plane to greet team brass, including Middleton, general manager Matt Klentak and president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail, brings us close to what we have all been waiting for - seeing Harper roam right field in red pinstripes.
Harper exited the plane holding his baseball gloves and later fetched a bag with a Phillies logo on it and a box that looks like it contains his bats. The embrace between Harper, Boras and his family was warm and a beautiful beginning of a 13-year relationship forged over months of anxious moments and meetings with the hopes of culminating in one, or more, trips down Broad Street.
What's next?
Harper will likely have a physical with the team before an official announcement, and finally, watching him trot out to his position or strut to the batter's box for the very first time representing the city of Philadelphia.
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