Could Bryce Harper play realistically in first base?

The New York Yankees would have considered playing a game against Bryce Harper. Is this a realistic possibility?

For almost all of his professional athlete tenure, Bryce Harper has been associated with the New York Yankees. He has a rich knowledge of the history of baseball, grew up as a fan of the Yankees and wears number 34 for Mickey Mantle. Of course, Mantle was number seven, but his number was removed by the Yankees. Harper could not wear it when he went to New York. Three plus four equals seven, however, hence the number 34.

Although Harper began his career with the Washington Nationals, everyone thought it was only a matter of time before he went to New York.

Then, just a year before Harper's eagerly awaited free agency, the Yankees traded their titles against Giancarlo Stanton. With Stanton, Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, Brett Gardner and Clint Frazier already in the field, the Yankees hardly need another player.

Even if there was room in the outfield, could the Yankees afford Harper? They are already on the market for the largest baseball contract, Stanton's $ 325 million megadeal, and Harper should receive an even more lucrative contract. Young superstars such as Gleyber Torres, Miguel Andujar and Gary Sanchez are inexpensive, but the Yankees still have a relatively large payroll.

After years of imagining Harper in the stripes, it turned out that it was not supposed to be it. In other words, unless the Yankees want to be creative.

According to Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees plan to run against Harper's first goal, despite the fact that the 26-year-old superstar never played that role.

Even if signing Harper to play the first goal is not a perfect fit, it makes sense. The Yankees are not convinced that Luke Voit's push at the end of the season was not a coincidence and lost all hope in Greg Bird. Without a notable prospect of first base in the organization, it seems that the Yankees might have to acquire a first baseman. Could it be realistically Harper?

Although they never play on the front line, many think Harper could handle the transition. He practiced at the station during his time with the Nats and Scott Boras claims he works at the beginning of each season. There may be some growth problems, but Harper should be able to learn the job pretty quickly and his bat would make up for the occasional mistake.

As a left-handed hitter, Yankee Stadium must be Harper's dream ball. The short porch in the right field is only 314 feet from the marble, which could turn some balloons of the lazy fly into a home run. Harper does not need help to hit the circuit as such, but Yankee Stadium could turn it into a threat of power.

Moving to first base could also help the Yankees make the most of Harper. It will probably not get the $ 500 million agreement a year ago, but it will be well paid. Any team that signs the superstar needs him to be as healthy and productive as possible.

By moving to first base, Harper theoretically has a better chance of staying healthy. He will not have to hit his body every day while walking the outer field and he will have less chance of bumping into the walls. Although it has stopped bumping into walls in recent years, it remains a risk for all players.

Harper would have bought an apartment in Long Island recently. Mets players live mainly on Long Island, but it's only a short drive from the Bronx. This may not mean anything, but it is worth noting.

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All things considered, the New York Yankees and Bryce Harper are no longer unanimous. However, an agreement can not be excluded.