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Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was involved in an altercation with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred after he reportedly discussed a salary cap during a meeting in the Phillies clubhouse in July. The Phillies first baseman reportedly said Manfred "get the f**k out of our clubhouse” when he tried to discuss the implications of a salary cap.While both Harper and Manfred downplayed talks of any friction after their controversial exchange, sports agent Allan Walsh shed more light on the incident on the "Agent Provocateur" podcast.According to Walsh, one of Manfred's deputy allegedly threatened him, saying:“Don’t ever say that again to the commissioner. Don’t ever disrespect him again publicly like that."Fans reacted to the latest development from the Manfred-Harper saga."You touch Bryce Harper, you die Manfred."Philly Scott Van Pelt @HauserBrettLINKYou touch Bryce Harper, you die Manfred"Harper honestly looked as though his soul was taken from his body this year. It’s like that moment (if it happened) humbled his ego… now his brain is trained to shut down in moments where he wants to get fiery and rageful."TakeMeBackToEden2025 @SleeptokenWWELINKHarper honestly looked as though his soul was taken from his body this year. It’s like that moment (if it happened) humbled his ego… now his brain is trained to shut down in moments where he wants to get fiery and rageful."In the fight between millionaires and billionaires, I will choose the side of the millionaires."OG Jason @j_nothdurftLINKIn the fight between millionaires and billionaires, I will choose the side of the millionaires."Good for Harper. Salary caps are a complete joke. Not a single player would benefit from having one. Only the owners."The Hawk 8 @CardNerd0605LINKGood for Harper. Salary caps are a complete joke. Not a single player would benefit from having one. Only the owners."Send that guy my info no one talks to Bryce that way."steve cader @CaderSteveLINKSend that guy my info no one talks to Bryce that wayMLB could head for a lockout over a potential salary cap after 2026 season According to reports, MLB owners are pushing for the introduction of a salary cap after the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on Dec. 1, 2026. However, Bryce Harper's reaction summed up the player's opinion on a potential salary cap. The MLBPA have been against the salary cap for decades and the last time MLB tired to enforce the cap, it resulted in a players strike that canceled the 1994 World Series and delayed the start of the 1995 season. The strike lasted for 232 days and any potential salary cap implementation in 2027 could lead to a similar lockout. The latest allegations against Manfred's camp isn't going to make the negotiations any easier for MLB.
