2016 Starting Shortstop is?

[glenn__davis]

Didn't we just sign our SS to a 4 year extension?

Someone should bump the Hardy signs extension thread, and see how according to98% of the posts we were set at SS until 2019

3-year extension. Through 2017, not 2019.

If healthy Hardy will be the SS for all 3 seasons.

[Redskins Rick]

3-year extension. Through 2017, not 2019.

If healthy Hardy will be the SS for all 3 seasons.

and I dont remember it being 98% in favor of keeping him.

I think most of us thought there was risk involved, but SS is such a limited option int he FA and trade world, and that you had an elite with the glove defender in Hardy, you roll the dice.

[glenn__davis]

and I dont remember it being 98% in favor of keeping him.

I think most of us thought there was risk involved, but SS is such a limited option int he FA and trade world, and that you had an elite with the glove defender in Hardy, you roll the dice.

Sure. I thought it was a good deal at the time and still do. I think he'll recover some power while still playing good defense. He does so many little things around the bag that are very underrated. Tags, receiving throws, turning DPs, etc.

[Frobby]

Loved the Hardy deal, and still do.

[MdSooner]

Sure. I thought it was a good deal at the time and still do. I think he'll recover some power while still playing good defense. He does so many little things around the bag that are very underrated. Tags, receiving throws, turning DPs, etc.

Exactly. I hope he can stay healthy. But He is a very important part of our team.

Not to mention that he is my favorite Oriole

[Ripken]

You are so right. You were the only right one. You are to be hailed and exalted.

You know, except for a lot of others that didn't want him extended but aren't here boasting about it.

[Redskins Rick]

Exactly. I hope he can stay healthy. But He is a very important part of our team.

Not to mention that he is my favorite Oriole

He has long been on my short list for a long time.

[El Gordo]

The O's knew about JJ's back spasms when they extended him. As careful as they are with medicals I doubt they would have if there was any question. Nothing to see here IMO.

[canonfaz]

Hardy makes a few plays every week that a lot of starting shortstops either bobble or make poor throws on. I'm glad JJ is our starting shortstop for the next few years.

[MurphDogg]

It's going to be JJ Hardy. Thread closed.

Now that Hardy has played a full 20 games of replacement level baseball it is clear that this is his new expected output. Shut it down. No decent player has ever had 75 mediocre plate appearances and returned to be a successful player. Plus he will be 33 in less than three months. Might as well fit him for a back brace.

Despite a .508 OPS he is still a replacement level player by fWAR because of his defense. Even if his offense only rebounds to .650 OPS he will still earn his contract as long as he maintains his current defensive level.

[backwardsk]

We have a better winning percentage when Hardy plays than when he doesn't (this year).

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[TouchemAll]

Like you, I too, believe this, and we are in the minority.

If you ran a poll, I suspect 80% would be for him moving to SS.

NOT ME, why in he!! would you move a platinum glove winner off third?

[Redskins Rick]

NOT ME, why in he!! would you move a platinum glove winner off third?

Good question, one for which, I can not answer.

Yes, SS, was his natural position, but dang, he is so fine at third, leave him alone there.

[TouchemAll]

Good question, one for which, I can not answer.

Yes, SS, was his natural position, but dang, he is so fine at third, leave him alone there.

I would argue 3rd base seems pretty natural to him.

[Redskins Rick]

I would argue 3rd base seems pretty natural to him.

The kid is a gamer for sure.