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Phillies and Bryce Harper have legitimate reasons to be optimistic
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Bryce Harper, Phillies both benefited from star's long-term contract
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Phillies remain cautiously optimistic Harper hits May return
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Phillies slugger Bryce Harper tosses helmet into stands after ejection by Ángel Hernández, World
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Phillies and Bryce Harper have legitimate reasons to be optimistic about next year
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Phillies slugger Harper returning from Tommy John vs. Dodgers on SN NOW
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Phillies provide an optimistic update on Harper's status
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Harper homers in third straight game to lead Phillies to win
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