Hanleys career with the Marlins has been one of the best performances weve seen one player do for one team in the past 5 years. His season last year was horrific, due to the fact that he was injured which is why he couldnt play a full season and practically didnt even get a chance to get into his "mid season" form.
Despite his horrible season, Hanley is still an above .300 career hitter for what team? The Marlins. Hes been on record claiming the new Mr. Marlin position and, when healthy, plays better than anyone in the league on both sides of the ball.
He's had some arguments during his stay, with who? Dan "King of Douchebaggery" Uggla and Fredi"bring out Renyel pinto for 3 innings to ruin every game" Gonzalez
Fact is, Hanley is the best player we've had the liberty to watch besides JJ (who hasnt put in a full season in years but when he does he can win the Cy young easily) Now that Reyes is here everyone is ready to let him go?
Isnt it Strange how when they were both healthy and playing full seasons, Hanley was ahead of Reyes in every category besides base stealing (which is understandable because he is smaller and faster) Every analyst put Hanley ahead of nearly any other player in the league before he got injured.
I agree with the move to third. Jose Reyes is more agile and has the ability to get to the ball faster than Hanley at shortstop. Its almost like the Lebron and Wade comparison, only in baseball being smaller gives you an advantage when fielding and running the paths.
It just boggles the mind to see the fans willing to let go of one of the best players in Baseball. It makes no sense.
I dont know why I gripe about this anyway. Ozzie Went on record multiple times this week saying that this is Hanleys team no matter who they sign. The Marlins have built one of the fastest most exciting teams in Baseball.
I'm ready for October. And we all know what happens when the Fish play in October.
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