Nationals manager Davey Johnson was planning on sitting outfielder Bryce Harper for the final two games of the weekend series with the Padres, but Harper made it known that he was not pleased with this plan.
Harper sent Johnson a text message and then spoke with him prior to Saturday's game and Johnson ultimately relented, putting Harper in left field and third in the lineup. The message Harper sent Johnson, jokingly?
"Play me or trade me."
"Since a trade is out of the question, I decided to play him," Johnson told reporters with a smile.
It is not yet clear if Harper will get his way yet again if Johnson wants to give him Sunday off.