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Harper dumbfounded by Dombrowski calling him not elite

Bryce Harper remains confused and disappointed after Phillies president Dave Dombrowski publicly questioned his status as an elite player.

Harper admitted he was "kind of wild" that the organization aired internal concerns rather than keeping them private. "I don't get motivated by that kind of stuff," he said.

Teammate Trea Turner also came to Harper's defense, looking forward to him having the year he wants.