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Bryce Harper dumbfounded after Phillies exec said he's no longer elite

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper expressed confusion and frustration after executive Dave Dombrowski publicly questioned his elite status following last year's struggles.

Harper admitted he was "kind of wild" about Dombrowski airing private concerns publicly, noting the organization previously promised to keep things "in house."

Teammate Trea Turner also defended Harper, looking forward to him having the year he wants. Harper noted he didn't have the year he wanted but expects organizational support.