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Harper can't stay in NYC for more than 3 days: 'It's pretty crazy and hectic'

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

If Bryce Harper can't stand New York City for more than three days, how will he sign a contract to play there for 10 years?

The former National League MVP decided to rip on the Big Apple once again, only a few days after calling New York Mets fans "rude."

"Going to New York City for a couple days, I want to get out of there in about three days," Harper said, according to Scott Gleeson of USA Today Sports. "You go there for three days, it’s pretty crazy and hectic, and I want to go back home. I want to go back home to D.C."

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When asked about the Yankees specifically, Harper had better things to say, admitting he wants to build a winning culture with the Nationals similar to that of the Bronx Bombers and went on to sing the praises of rookie sensation Aaron Judge.

"They've got tradition. That’s the thing I want to do in D.C. That's why it’s so amazing to be able to start with a team that you can build the most tradition you can with," he said.

"(The Yankees) got a lot of great talent, but that’s their team, and Judge is doing a great job being a leader of that team. He’s paving the way for all of those guys out there. But I just try to focus on doing what I can to help (the Nationals) win on a daily basis."

Harper will earn $13.6 million this season and is under contract for $21.6 million in 2018 before becoming a free agent the following year. Several teams including the Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as possible fits for the free-agent-to-be.

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