Bryce Harper Has Classy Response to Nationals Making the World Series

We don't even want to know what's going through Bryce Harper's mind right now. His former club, the Washington Nationals, that he deserted this past offseason in favor of the Philadelphia Phillies and a 13-year, $330 million contract, is headed to the World Series for the first time in franchise history.

Reaching the Fall Classic is an achievement that most baseball pundits presumed that Harper's Nats would reach at some point.

It just wasn't to be, but Harper came out on Friday to assert that he has no regrets in his decision and that he's even happy for the city of Washington.

“I made the best decision for my family," Harper said in an interview with The Athletic's Jayson Stark. "And I am so happy to be in Philly. It’s the place that I wanted to be...You know, jealousy isn’t good. For me, it’s about having the gratitude to go out and do what I do each day and not having an attitude towards anybody else.

“I think it’s about being able to be the person that I am… and not saying to myself, 'Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m not a National.' Or, 'Oh my gosh, those guys are doing what they’re doing. I can’t believe it. I’m so jealous.' No. I’m so happy for them. You know how hard it is to get into the post-season and win games. For them to be able to put it together this year the way they have, it’s an amazing thing."

This is simply class personified from the former MVP and we're relieved he's doing so well mentally in the midst of the endless taunting being dished out in his direction. Heck, even the Nationals themselves trolled their former superstar by taking a shot at Harper for his massive blunder during his Phillies' introductory press conference back in March.

The Nationals hoisting the Commissioner's Trophy would make for a captivating narrative, but it's probably time to put all of the Harper hate to bed. He took the high road and deserves the benefit of the doubt.