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Harrison Bader Sends Heartfelt Message to Former Phillies After Signing With Giants
- Bader signed a two-year, $20.5 million deal with the San Francisco Giants, leaving the Phillies in free agency.
- Bader thanked Phillies stars Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber by name in his farewell message.
- Bader credited the Phillies’ front office and ownership for daily energy and a fantastic experience.
- Bader said his time with Philadelphia was some of the best baseball he’s ever played and left the door open to a return someday.
- Bader’s 50 games in Philadelphia produced an OPS above .800, marking a career-high in several metrics.
- Bader left the door open to a possible return to the Phillies someday.
- The Giants signed Bader after Philadelphia’s 2025-26 free-agent period, ending his tenure with the Phillies.
- The article emphasizes Bader’s professionalism in his farewell message to the Phillies.
- Bader highlighted the Phillies’ ownership and management as a positive part of his experience with the club.
- The story confirms Harper, Realmuto, Turner and Schwarber were named in Bader’s message of support.
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