#TeamHarper
Who would you rather have: Bryce Harper or Manny Machado? | The Tylt
Who would you rather have: Bryce Harper or Manny Machado?
Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are the biggest names in this year's MLB free agency market, and many teams are falling over themselves to gain their services. Harper brings star power to any team he's a part of and is an MVP caliber player when healthy. Machado is one of the most productive hitters and fielders in the league. But who would you rather have? ⚾
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Who would you rather have: Bryce Harper or Manny Machado?
Manny Machado is nice, but if you want to build a franchise around someone, it should be Bryce Harper. He already has an MVP and even in an "off" year he still had 34 home runs and 100 RBI. And the Las Vegas native is only 26 years old. He also gives you star power, a guy to center your marketing around and put people in the stands because they want to see what he will do next. Harper is the man you want.
#TeamMachado
Harper is fine, but people are overblowing his value because of that one MVP. Machado is the same age, and he's still trending in the right direction, whereas former Washington National took a huge step back last year. The former Dodger has a better career WAR than his counterpart and has proven he can hit in tough spots last year in the playoffs. The Florida native can also play defense as his two gold gloves can attest to. Harper might be the bigger name, but if you want a consistent producer on both sides of the ball, you want Machado.
