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justice98

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Ooooooohhhh!!!! Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

Ooooooohhhh!!!!

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I did state, in this very thread, that he would rebound from his 2012 numbers.

I also think that sniping me at the height of one of his hot streaks is about as accurate as the OP freaking out during one of his cold streaks.

I am very pleased that Hardy has stopped trying to pull every pitch thrown to him.

His OBP is still deficient.

All in fun. He certainly has room to improve, but at least the panic has worn off.

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I did state, in this very thread, that he would rebound from his 2012 numbers.

I also think that sniping me at the height of one of his hot streaks is about as accurate as the OP freaking out during one of his cold streaks.

I am very pleased that Hardy has stopped trying to pull every pitch thrown to him.

His OBP is still deficient.

His 307 OBP is .005 points off his career avg. I won't argue that's it's sub-optimal, but I don't really think it's reasonable to expect much more in that department. Hardy has been all over the map offensively in his career but when playing to form he's going to give you a great glove and some decent pop. If plays to this level or even slightly below for the duration of his contract, he will have provided Baltimore an amazing amount of excess value for his salary. I don't really see him keeping this pace, but hopefully he'll avoid a prolonged cold snap for a while.

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Can_of_corn Hangout Grand Counsel

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It's a pun on give that fan a contract and a reference to the idea that if he continues to play well we should consider extending him next season.

I know who Rex Barney was.

I thought you were advocating extending him this season or this offseason. Which is something I would not agree with. During next season or next offseason would be better.

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I know who Rex Barney was.

I thought you were advocating extending him this season or this offseason. Which is something I would not agree with. During next season or next offseason would be better.

I think we can all agree that Manny stays at third. So sure, I think it could be an option.

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I think we can all agree that Manny stays at third. So sure, I think it could be an option.
I'd wait and see how JJ looks in the field next season and approach him with an extension around the deadline. Assuming he looks like he can play a solid SS for another two years I'd give him a two year deal with an option. Of course some of that will depend on what Manny does. I think we'll see a 20 HR season from him next year.
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