With the MLB lockout still in effect, many players have taken to social media to vent their frustrations at the league's failure to start the season on time. Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies was the most recent to voice his displeasure, but he did so in a humorous manner.

Major League Baseball has been unable to reach an agreement on their current lockout, and everyone is growing increasingly afraid that it may jeopardize the season. The Phillies, and every other team, might not be able to start on time if a deal doesn't get reached on Monday.

Harper won the National League's MVP last season, and he was a big reason why the Phillies were still in contention late in the season for a playoff bid.

The Philadelphia Phillies star joked about playing for a professional team in Japan in a recent Instagram post.

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From Harper's standpoint, this is clearly a joke, and all he wants to do now is get back on the field and remind everyone why he's one of the best players in the game. Harper had a .309 batting average with 35 home runs last season, He's one of baseball's top all-around players and deservedly won the MVP award.

Whatever happens with the lockout, Philadelphia is going to try to make the playoffs this season, and there's no reason why they can't, given their talent.