Harper aims to deliver Philly a World Series title

Bryce Harper came to Philadelphia to do the one thing he didn't accomplish in Washington: Win in October. "I want to be on Broad Street and hold a (World Series) trophy over my head," Harper said after signing a $330 million, 13-year contract.

Hernandez (hip) is scheduled to rejoin the Phillies' Grapefruit League lineup Thursday for one of the team's split-squad games versus the Pirates and Rays, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

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