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Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 06/11/2012

Boswell: The real Bryce Harper

By Washington Post sports editors

(Jonathan Newton - WASHINGTON POST) In his online chat today, columnist Thomas Boswell gave a thoughtful answer to a question about Nationals rookie Bryce Harper’s demeanor.

He's got a temper. (See "bat backlash.") He attacks the other team and doesn't say he's sorry (See "Pete Rose"). He wants to be the greatest ever (See "Ted Williams"). But in person, he doesn't come across as arrogant at all.

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