2019 Topps And The Curious Case of Bryce Harper

EamonKid · 07-05-2019, 10:34 PM

.... Please I beg of you ... no nasty or dumb comments....

So for years and years, Topps has inserted Bryce Harper Autographs into almost EVERY SINGLE product.

When he decided to sign with the Phillies, I was thrilled because finally a "superstar" on my hometown team that I could collect. And OH! The Harper Hoskins Dual On Card from HERITAGE or HIGH # is going to be EPIC...

But ....

No sign of Bryce.... Did he have an agreement that ended or stop signing cards?

I apologize if there has been a thread about this before but I could not find anything.

PuddleMonkey · 07-05-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EamonKid

.... Please I beg of you ... no nasty or dumb comments....

but I have bryce jokes

Cavaliercards · 07-05-2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by EamonKid

.... Please I beg of you ... no nasty or dumb comments....

So for years and years, Topps has inserted Bryce Harper Autographs into almost EVERY SINGLE product.

When he decided to sign with the Phillies, I was thrilled because finally a "superstar" on my hometown team that I could collect. And OH! The Harper Hoskins Dual On Card from HERITAGE or HIGH # is going to be EPIC...

But ....

No sign of Bryce.... Did he have an agreement that ended or stop signing cards?

I apologize if there has been a thread about this before but I could not find anything.

His agreement ended and price has gone up. They had an issue and were unable to get him into last year’s update with All Star and that was a big deal.

13goyankees13 · 07-05-2019, 11:26 PM

He's guaranteed to make $330 million so I'm sure spending hours signing cards for tens of thousands of dollars is much less appealing to him. I'm sure he still has a price and I'm sure a card company will eventually be willing to pay that but the days of him having tons of autographs are over.

speedyjg13 · 07-05-2019, 11:57 PM

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He's guaranteed to make $330 million so I'm sure spending hours signing cards for tens of thousands of dollars is much less appealing to him. I'm sure he still has a price and I'm sure a card company will eventually be willing to pay that but the days of him having tons of autographs are over.

This would make his Phillie cards more valuable and pricier

Wiseysez · 07-06-2019, 12:20 AM

“Superstar”?

jared6180 · 07-06-2019, 01:15 AM

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“Superstar”?

Obviously, if Harold Baines...nevermind...

PuddleMonkey · 07-06-2019, 02:40 AM

Bryce Harper, Harold Baines and Mario Mendoza walk into a bar..

Jedi1823 · 07-06-2019, 05:31 AM

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“Superstar”?

There are better players, but not many are as well known outside of baseball as Bryce is.

whitesoxfan3579 · 07-06-2019, 05:37 AM

Overrated. The less the better.

jhssketchcards · 07-06-2019, 06:18 AM

I applaud your wish for no nasty or dumb comments. And I agree.

His season is speaks for itself, no need to add on.

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HadWayTooMuch · 07-06-2019, 08:45 AM

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I applaud your wish for no nasty or dumb comments. And I agree.

His season is speaks for itself, no need to add on.

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He's not having his best season but is still pacing 30 homers and 110 or so RBI. Not necessarily worth $330million but far from a flop.

LCM1223 · 07-06-2019, 08:59 AM

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He's not having his best season but is still pacing 30 homers and 110 or so RBI. Not necessarily worth $330million but far from a flop.

This

Far from 330-worth but far from a flop

Better than 95% of the garbage team

HadWayTooMuch · 07-06-2019, 09:24 AM

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This

Far from 330-worth but far from a flop

Better than 95% of the garbage team

If he heats up at all this season, which I certainly hope he does, his numbers will look something like this:

.270 35 HR 115 RBI

I don't know if it's worth that money but it's a pretty good season. And let's not forget, his $20million salary this year was paid for already between ticket purchases and his jerseys and such. The team isn't losing a penny on him this year.

jhssketchcards · 07-06-2019, 10:04 AM

I know I’d b e ecstatic to have a guy with a “pretty good year” or “not a flop” yet make top tier money

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HadWayTooMuch · 07-06-2019, 10:05 AM

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I know I’d b e ecstatic to have a guy with a “pretty good year” or “not a flop” yet make top tier money

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Sometimes you have to look at the glass half full...

EamonKid · 07-06-2019, 10:26 AM

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This

Far from 330-worth but far from a flop

Better than 95% of the garbage team

Baseball is a business right? I am sure he was worth the $300 million... can you imagine how much money the phillies are making off of him?

EamonKid · 07-06-2019, 10:28 AM

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I applaud your wish for no nasty or dumb comments. And I agree.

His season is speaks for itself, no need to add on.

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NL Ranks
3rd in doubles
2nd in walks on to his teammate
8th in RBIs...

Seems like a good season to me... plays basically everyday. Gets pitched around constantly etc

EamonKid · 07-06-2019, 10:31 AM

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I know I’d b e ecstatic to have a guy with a “pretty good year” or “not a flop” yet make top tier money

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Harper making $20 mil this year...

Strasburg almost 39, greinke almost 35, price 31, cespedes 29, pujols 28, "king felix" 28, lester 27.5, arrieta 25, j zimmerman 25, cano 24, heyward 22.5, kemp 21+, ellsbury 21, chris davis 21....

I'll take harper?

ThoseBackPages · 07-06-2019, 10:32 AM

thats a clown question bro

dwest13cavs · 07-06-2019, 10:33 AM

on pace for about 30 homers/100 rbis/100 runs/100 walks/45 doubles

already equal to his war last year. His defense and base running has always been for the most part below average so he is doing something right.

jhssketchcards · 07-06-2019, 10:53 AM

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Sometimes you have to look at the glass half full...

For 300 mil that glass better be overflowing.
Those of you glad to have Harper that’s good because you’re stuck with him. All the stats he has are by what he is supposed to have as the MLBs future. Other than his MVP year he hasn’t gone anything more than be a good player, not a perennial MVP and HOF caliber guy. Trout has left him in the dust while they were once considered the two best. One, EARNInG his contract, another having a pretty good season.

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HadWayTooMuch · 07-06-2019, 11:09 AM

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For 300 mil that glass better be overflowing.
Those of you glad to have Harper that’s good because you’re stuck with him. All the stats he has are by what he is supposed to have as the MLBs future. Other than his MVP year he hasn’t gone anything more than be a good player, not a perennial MVP and HOF caliber guy. Trout has left him in the dust while they were once considered the two best. One, EARNInG his contract, another having a pretty good season.

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I have to ask. What is your expectation for Harper to have him be a success?

jhssketchcards · 07-06-2019, 11:34 AM

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I have to ask. What is your expectation for Harper to have him be a success?

With the stats guys are putting up, 30 HR is what 20 used to be. He’s under 30 and was expected to be one of the best ever. So far he’s not. One if the best now? Maybe maybe not. I’m an Astros fan and when I saw they signed Brantley I was skeptical with his injury history and age. He’s having a career year. As I said before Harper was deemed the future stud of baseball. He hasn’t been that except for 2015 but a lot of mediocre players have an MVP. If we want to say he’s a solid player that has had a good career, borderline great, I’m ok with that. But is he worth what he was paid? No way. Has he justified the contract? Not so far. It’s just one season for sure. He could hit 45 HR a year the next 7 years and I will change my tune in him. Buts it’s been since 2012 and he’s yet to fulfill his promise. People act like he’s on the same level with the elite players but he’s not, and many can’t accept that. Franco hitting 30+ HR, Hoskins etc is acceptable. It’s not for Harper considering how he presents himself and how many collectors especially see him. To me it’s like paying steak prices and getting a hamburger.

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speedyjg13 · 07-06-2019, 11:44 AM

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With the stats guys are putting up, 30 HR is what 20 used to be. He’s under 30 and was expected to be one of the best ever. So far he’s not. One if the best now? Maybe maybe not. I’m an Astros fan and when I saw they signed Brantley I was skeptical with his injury history and age. He’s having a career year. As I said before Harper was deemed the future stud of baseball. He hasn’t been that except for 2015 but a lot of mediocre players have an MVP. If we want to say he’s a solid player that has had a good career, borderline great, I’m ok with that. But is he worth what he was paid? No way. Has he justified the contract? Not so far. It’s just one season for sure. He could hit 45 HR a year the next 7 years and I will change my tune in him. Buts it’s been since 2012 and he’s yet to fulfill his promise. People act like he’s on the same level with the elite players but he’s not, and many can’t accept that. Franco hitting 30+ HR, Hoskins etc is acceptable. It’s not for Harper considering how he presents himself and how many collectors especially see him. To me it’s like paying steak prices and getting a hamburger.

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You are correct.... he WAS. That boat has sailed.

07-05-2019, 10:34 PM	#1
EamonKid Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,312	2019 Topps And The Curious Case of Bryce Harper .... Please I beg of you ... no nasty or dumb comments.... So for years and years, Topps has inserted Bryce Harper Autographs into almost EVERY SINGLE product. When he decided to sign with the Phillies, I was thrilled because finally a "superstar" on my hometown team that I could collect. And OH! The Harper Hoskins Dual On Card from HERITAGE or HIGH # is going to be EPIC... But .... No sign of Bryce.... Did he have an agreement that ended or stop signing cards? I apologize if there has been a thread about this before but I could not find anything.

07-05-2019, 11:26 PM	#4
13goyankees13 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,521 13goyankees13	He's guaranteed to make $330 million so I'm sure spending hours signing cards for tens of thousands of dollars is much less appealing to him. I'm sure he still has a price and I'm sure a card company will eventually be willing to pay that but the days of him having tons of autographs are over. __________________ Currently collecting TTM/IP autos and Minnesota Golden Gophers alumni of all sports.

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ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,410 ThoseBackPages	thats a clown question bro __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

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Wiseysez Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PA Posts: 1,752 swis5842	“Superstar”?

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PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,579	Bryce Harper, Harold Baines and Mario Mendoza walk into a bar..

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whitesoxfan3579 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 2,007 alaa6385-53jvwf	Overrated. The less the better.

07-06-2019, 06:18 AM	#11
jhssketchcards Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 11,426 jhssketchcards2012	I applaud your wish for no nasty or dumb comments. And I agree. His season is speaks for itself, no need to add on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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jhssketchcards Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 11,426 jhssketchcards2012	I know I’d b e ecstatic to have a guy with a “pretty good year” or “not a flop” yet make top tier money Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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dwest13cavs Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 1,139 groupbreakchecklists groupbreakchecklists	on pace for about 30 homers/100 rbis/100 runs/100 walks/45 doubles already equal to his war last year. His defense and base running has always been for the most part below average so he is doing something right.