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Exactly. This helps the Orioles for trades. People might look at a guy like Norby and think he is more likely for real vs if Ortiz was struggling. They might also think Norby’s stats are depressed some because he is depressed due to his circumstances.
I do believe that Hays is viewed as a clubhouse leader amongst his teammates. Just from following him on Instagram it seems him and his family are a big part of the closeness on the team.
Although chemistry only means so much if he regresses more and someone is playing better.