By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor 
Where were you and how did you react when you heard the news that perennial All-Star Bryce Harper has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies?
Fans and players alike were not shy to show their excitement following a 100-plus-day wait for Harper to decide to don red pinstripes in 2019.
One month until we stand shoulder to shoulder on Opening Day! #s2s
— gabe kapler (@gabekapler) February 28, 2019
BIG MOOD🔋 pic.twitter.com/Hf1Ixhs3Ig
— Rhys Hoskins (@rhyshoskins) February 28, 2019
Perfect Philly reaction to @Bharper3407 reported monster contract with the @Phillies. “The whole team?!”#TheHarperSpecial pic.twitter.com/AL3eynWC9P
— Chris O'Connell (@CoconnellFox29) February 28, 2019
Philly is a great place to be my man, @Bharper3407 …. Welcome brotha! Big things comin’!
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) March 1, 2019
Yessir! Welcome to Philly @Bharper3407 best fans in the world right here. Let’s go! https://t.co/34HNH3mzkS
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) March 1, 2019
Bobi, Tobi and Bryci? 🤔
— Tobias Harris (@tobias31) February 28, 2019
This fan's reaction to Bryce Harper signing with the Phillies is just amazing 😊 pic.twitter.com/7Tayj8Faqf
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) March 2, 2019
💯 +💯+💯+3️⃣0️⃣= ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️🔥 pic.twitter.com/NozOeoJDo2
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) March 1, 2019
YOU’RE WELCOME FAM @Phillies 😉#TheCloser 😎 pic.twitter.com/hjxE8tSfy8
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) February 28, 2019
Bryce Harper's (@bharper3407) signing reached #Phillies’ @gabekapler and other players thanks to fans.
Here's his reaction during the @Phillies spring training game.
Read how others reacted: https://t.co/Y0crxauTJf pic.twitter.com/t2dPj7Ridd
— Philly.com (@phillydotcom) February 28, 2019
@bharper3407 I challenge you to a home run derby (with softballs and a shorter fence). Welcome to Philly!! pic.twitter.com/mcLHsrid9T
— Jake Elliott (@jake_elliott22) February 28, 2019
@Bharper3407 WELCOME TO PHILLY! If you want 🍻 you know who to call 🤙🏽
— Kamu Grugier-Hill (@k_grugierhill) February 28, 2019
Welp let me get my tickets for opening day @Phillies. Welcome @Bharper3407 👋🏽 pic.twitter.com/yqrbQyDlAR
— Brandon Brooks (@bbrooks_79) February 28, 2019
Phillies fan Ethan Shore sporting a @Bharper3407 jersey buying tickets for opening weekend at Citizens Bank Park @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/GTy6CKHcE6
— Chris O'Connell (@CoconnellFox29) February 28, 2019
Congrats 🎉🎊🍾 @Bharper3407
— Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) February 28, 2019
Congratulations @Phillies and the Phillie Phans. Got a good one. Rebuild = over, now it's time to win. @Bharper3407 play your ass off 162 a year and they'll love you no matter what. A blue collar town that EXPECTS blue collar effort. Good luck!
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) February 28, 2019
Congrats @Bharper3407 well deserved bud #Phillies https://t.co/ckVklC5ZEP
— Reid Brignac (@reidbrignac) February 28, 2019
@Bharper3407 #RingTheBell https://t.co/QLYWTrjQJx
— Cameron Johnston (@Cam_Johnston) February 28, 2019
Welcome to #Philly @Bharper3407
1st round on me at @JawsGolf 😎🦈⛳️
— Ron Jaworski (@JawsCEOQB) February 28, 2019
Congrats @Bharper3407, Manny Machado, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Nola, Miles Mikolas, Marwin Gonzales, and all the other guys who signed deals they deserve! And congrats to the teams and fans that get to root for these guys! Get excited. Season is almost here. #ST2K19
— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) February 28, 2019
At times like these you already know what I would say……….. @Bharper3407 welcome to the #Phamily
— Jimmy Rollins (@JimmyRollins11) February 28, 2019
@Bharper3407 McDonald’s on you from now on.
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) February 28, 2019
The DC to Philly connection just got better. @Bharper3407 Welcome to Philly‼️#ifyouknowyouknow
— Rodney McLeod (@Rodney_McLeod4) February 28, 2019
.@bharper3407 Welcome to Philly! Let me know if you need any pointers. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/LVcDTZg0j7
— Mack Hollins (@mackhollins) February 28, 2019
YUPPPP @Bharper3407 PHILLY is the place to be 😎😎😎😎!!!! WELCOME
— fletcher cox (@fcoxx_91) February 28, 2019
@Bharper3407 welcome to the great city kid!!! Looking forward to having some fun next week in camp and bringing back the winning ways to Philadelphia 🤙🏽 oh and can I get a loan 🤣 #Phillies #MLB #baseball #Harper
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) February 28, 2019
@Bharper3407 congrats bro that’s amazing!!
— Blake Snell (@snellzilla4) February 28, 2019
Big shoutout to John Middleton. He said he was going to spend money this offseason and he did. Congrats to the entire @Phillies organization on the signing of @Bharper3407. Welcome to Philly.
— Billy King (@bkdefend) February 28, 2019
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) February 28, 2019
@Bharper3407 Welcome To The City Of Brotherly 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
— Rasheed Bailey (@ShowTimeSheed) February 28, 2019
LETS GOOOOO @Bharper3407 #PHILLIES
— Tony DeAngelo (@TonyDee07) February 28, 2019
Indians manager Terry Francona on Bryce Harper signing with the Phillies after Manny Machado joined the Padres: “I think the National League is to be commended. I think it’s wonderful.”
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) February 28, 2019
Not everyone's reactions were positive, however …
Holy shit balls @Bharper3407 may hit 75 in that bandbox. And he better, or every @Phillies asshole fan will boo him. Can’t imagine 13 years in Philadelphia. Bryce will have gray hair by 30. Good luck young man! @MLB @SFGiants https://t.co/BaJHRFnsZz
— AUBREY HUFF (@aubrey_huff) February 28, 2019
Naw man I don’t care one bit where he ended up. I understand not all Phillies fans are assholes. But in my experience I’ve never met more moronic pieces of shit that go way below the belt on talking shit to players. When families are involved in shit talking that’s over the line
— AUBREY HUFF (@aubrey_huff) February 28, 2019
Chuck Todd has a message for @Bharper3407:
Enjoy third place with the @Phillies. #MTPDaily pic.twitter.com/Zhvm7ERGoB
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) February 28, 2019
Not only did Harper sign with the Phillies for 2019, but 12 seasons after that, too. Get excited, Philadelphia.
