Bryce Harper's confrontation with Rob Manfred has gained attention across Major League Baseball, and one former player is warning Harper about it.

Can money buy sympathy? That's the sort of question that probably plagues professional sports commissioners in the big four North American leagues. Even setting apart the annual tradition of being booed at their respective sports' drafts,

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team, according to a person with direct knowledge of the conversation.