Bryce Harper’s 13-year deal with the Phillies sent the MLB world into a frenzy

Bryce Harper’s seemingly never-ending free agency has finally reached an end. The nightmare is over.

As first reported by MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the All-Star outfielder is signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, making the decision to stay in the NL East after seven seasons with the Nationals.

The pickup is huge for the Phillies, who are already stacked, and they’re paying for it. The contract looks to be worth a record-breaking $330 million, according to USA TODAY Sports. And for 13 years (!!!).

Given the major implications of Harper changing teams and that 13-year commitment, the MLB world had plenty of reaction. Many fans were just happy to see this free agency end already. Others were wowed that anyone could commit to something for 13 years.

There are children out there who will be Bryce Harper’s teammate someday.

I knew my retirement would free up the Market. #yourewelcomeBryce https://t.co/jCErPHB1ZX

— Peter Moylan (@PeterMoylan) February 28, 2019

You could hand me a blank check and I still might not be able to commit to doing something for 13 years

— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) February 28, 2019

In the last year of Bryce Harper’s contract, most of the people he’ll be playing with are currently like 12 years old.

— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) February 28, 2019

IT'S OVER. IT'S FINALLY OVER. https://t.co/bvsAwCSJUN

— Murdock (@B_Murdock1320) February 28, 2019

Man, I was starting to wonder whether Bryce Harper had kneeled during the national anthem or something

— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) February 28, 2019

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— SI Extra Mustard (@SI_ExtraMustard) February 28, 2019

Bryce to the Phillies? 😬 pic.twitter.com/ouEwVV9n2a

— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2019

The baseball man's contract will end after The Rock leaves the White House

— Jason Kirk (@JasonKirkSBN) February 28, 2019

There may not even be a planet to play baseball on by the time Harper's contract is done.

— Tom Mantzouranis (@themantz) February 28, 2019

will there even be sports in 13 years https://t.co/W6vWPMTxAO

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) February 28, 2019

13 years
13 years

and on his 33rd birthday they found out he couldnt hiiiiiiit https://t.co/9YWWdRpRUT

— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) February 28, 2019

13 years, $330 million…

I'll be right back, crunching the numbers. #Phillies pic.twitter.com/bJmH4a0UTN

— Mitch B. (@MitchBrownTV3) February 28, 2019

bryce got 13 years….. so basically in the year 2032 his future teammates are in like 3rd grade right now. 😭😭

— Tony X. (@soIoucity) February 28, 2019

13 YEARS. WHAT. pic.twitter.com/q6euhARYTb

— Evan Daniel (@mrevandaniel) February 28, 2019

I'm gonna be in my mid 30s in 13 years what the heck man

— Jeff Griffith (@Jeff_Griffith21) February 28, 2019

13 YEARS???? pic.twitter.com/VkKRPRb56Q

— #WELCOMEBACKROMAN | WE GOT HARPER (@Ryan_teodora13) February 28, 2019

Let’s hope Harper likes Philadelphia. He’s not going anywhere anytime soon.