Hardy confused from lack of extension talk

[waroriole]

Remember to include emoticons so he can decode the sarcasm.

Or not.

:thumbsup1:

[El Gordo]

How should I know? You think there are no other options in baseball to play SS for the Orioles besides J.J. Hardy?

There are plenty of other options available no doubt but none as cost effective as Hardy even at 4/48 M.

[Bahama O's Fan]

I wonder if the payroll limit will be tied to how far we advance in the playoffs.

I've been wondering this too.

[El Gordo]

He would be tough to replace. I don't think the bolded is a slam dunk.

Well I looked around the league and the teams that might have an interest in Hardy seem to be the MFY, BOS, Mets, SF, SEA, and maybe OAK. With a QO pick to lose I don't think too many of them will go much beyond that. I think Hardy will be worth at least 9 W over the next 4 years so I would offer 3/36M with a club option for the 4th year and a 3M buyout. Maybe add in some incentives for GG, SS, AS, etc.

[VeveJones007]

Well I looked around the league and the teams that might have an interest in Hardy seem to be the MFY, BOS, Mets, SF, SEA, and maybe OAK. With a QO pick to lose I don't think too many of them will go much beyond that. I think Hardy will be worth at least 9 W over the next 4 years so I would offer 3/36M with a club option for the 4th year and a 3M buyout. Maybe add in some incentives for GG, SS, AS, etc.

4th year vests with 800+ plate appearances in 2nd and 3rd years of deal.

JJ has been pretty healthy lately, but he had some issues earlier in his career.

[El Gordo]

4th year vests with 800+ plate appearances in 2nd and 3rd years of deal.

JJ has been pretty healthy lately, but he had some issues earlier in his career.

I'd just make it a club option which would guarantee him a few M more and leave things up to the club.

[tntoriole]

I think the odds on re-signing JJ went through the roof after Manny's injury and now his resurgent performance offensively has earned him more than few millions. Hope he keeps getting hotter and hotter and becomes the 2014 World Series MVP.

[Ruzious]

I think the odds on re-signing JJ went through the roof after Manny's injury and now his resurgent performance offensively has earned him more than few millions. Hope he keeps getting hotter and hotter and becomes the 2014 World Series MVP.

He played like an MVP caliber player in August. Offensively and defensively - I've never seen him better. He made 3 or 4 outstanding defensive plays yesterday - and made them look easy.

[Il BuonO]

He played like an MVP caliber player in August. Offensively and defensively - I've never seen him better. He made 3 or 4 outstanding defensive plays yesterday - and made them look easy.

He's worthy of an avatar change.

[weams]

It would be insane to let Hardy get out of town. There, I said it. The guy is so full of win.

I really like Hardy. A lot.

[Il BuonO]

I really like Hardy. A lot.

What would you offer him?

[weams]

What would you offer him?

It has to be 3/30 right?

[waroriole]

It has to be 3/30 right?

He's worth more than that. Think more like 3/40 or 4/50.

[Babypowder]

He's worth more than that. Think more like 3/40 or 4/50.

I think he's gotta be looking at the deal Peralta got as a comp and rightfully so. If he's looking for that much, I tell JJ it's been fun and let him part with a hearty handshake (and a QO).

[weams]

He's worth more than that. Think more like 3/40 or 4/50.

I get concerned at those numbers there. I figure he is worth the qualifying offer next year. Ten the year after, and maybe Eight after that. So to me an overpay would be 3/35 right?