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."
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.
The rumors are true*: Bryce Harper* is coming to Philadelphia [police>*. It's a multi-year deal worth $51,245 per year to start, with a city option to increase annually. Please refer all questions regarding Manny Machado to @PhillyFireDept . (*not actually true.) pic.twitter.com/enXKtKLMft
— Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice)
January 29, 2019 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.
