Bryce Harper departure to AAA Syracuse has not eliminated his chances for regular season - MLB
Disheartened Bryce Harper is to see chances of his appearance in the 2012 regular season fading down as he is sent to Class AAA Syracuse for getting his lost form back. Arguably one of the most auspicious talents the Washington Nationals has produced; he
will take a dig at himself for the reasons why he failed to get desired swings and composure on the plate.
Seen from the last few games as clueless in particular against left hand pitchers, he was testing patience of his manager. First time he got the glimpse of his possible departure to the Minor League was in a match against New York Yankees, when he was hoodwinked
time and again.
Despite the fact manager Davey Johnson took a special time out and told him about flaws he was being constantly undone by, he went on to commit the same mistake.
In today’s game against Detroit Tigers, he wasted five at-bats without bringing any RBI, something that led to the culmination of patience manager could afford him and thus his finding his way back to AAA Syracuse.
Apparently the decision has not drawn much attention; few however believe that Harper can at anytime improve his performance as a potential surprise player he can be condoned for at least few games in the season.
Positive for Harper is that he can be called up at anytime. If he goes on to prove his critics wrong by exhibiting his talent there and reminding people of what he holds in prospect, as his manager believes, he will be right in Major League, even if that
comes late in the season.
“He’s a special player. He needs to go down there and do what he's doing,” Johnson said. “He doesn’t need to change nothing for me. He just needs to go play."
Harper has also realised the kind of improvements he needs to bring about in himself. He is looking to be a part of his team as soon as his club make to the play-offs, something for which he is praying.
If his dream of being a part of an opening day roster has not come true, he still looks confident of displaying his credentials there and winning back the confidence of his manager and thus play for his side in last half of the season.
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