WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a solo home run in the eight inning with Bryce Harper #3 during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 23, 2020 in Wa CLEARWATER, Fla. - For Bryce Harper and the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies, the time is now.No excuses.The Phillies are aiming to end a nine-year postseason drought.
They feel they have the players to contend. Now, they just have to do it."We need to have a sense of urgency with this team," Harper said. "We can’t keep saying: ‘Next year, next year.’ When opening day starts, we need to win games.