THERE ARE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF FOOD BLOGS, BUT ONLY ONE CULINARY NO-NO!

Major League Baseball playoffs are now underway. Milwaukee Brewer fans are disappointed they failed to make the postseason, but they take some comfort in that their rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals were knocked out of the Wild Card by the Philadelphia Phillies with the help of Bryce Harper.

Heading into the 2019 season Harper signed a 13 year / $330,000,000 contract with the Phillies, including a $20,000,000 signing bonus, $330,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $25,384,615. In 2022, Harper will earn a base salary of $26,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $27,538,462.

Baseball clubhouses feature various food options for the players, including breakfast, lunch, pre-game and post-game meals.

Who would deny Harper a hot dog?

Or some nacho cheese from an electric dispenser?

At the risk of oversimplification there’ve been little or no restrictions on what’s been served inside MLB locker rooms. But that could be changing.

It’s almost as if Michelle Obama has been put in charge of clubhouse cuisine. The goal is to be healthier.

I’m not sure how or if almonds, mango, and beef jerky can make Harper a better hitter or fielder. But the move to wholesome options has begun.

Read more in this NY Times piece.

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