ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Although there are a lot rumors pointing to Bryce Harper heading to Philadelphia in 2019, the St. Louis County Police department says they've got a better offer for the 26-year-old MLB free agent.
A tweet from the police Twitter account shows a smiling Harper wearing a county police uniform and shaking hands with cheif Jon Belmar. They say he's agreed "on paper" to terms that include a "starting pay at $52,208, benefits, and great career opportunities."
And they fit in a decent jab in against the Cubs, saying Harper disagrees with the comments of fellow Las Vegas native and Chicago third baseman Kris Bryant.
If you haven't noticed yet, it's not real. Harper will not be running DUI checkpoints on Tesson Ferry Rd. or pulling you over for speeding down Page Ave.
The tweet was in reply to a similar photo from the Philadelphia Police Department, who also photoshopped Harper into a police uniform, saying he had agreed to an annual salary of "$51,245." St. Louis was quick to point out their deal was better.
Unfortunately for both departments, Harper is expected to be paid north of $30 million per year when he eventually signs a long-term contract this offseason.
Still, the photos were a great way to promote the opportunity to serve your community and think about a career in law enforcement.
