Most metrics put it like this: Hardy=above average ss. Escobar=excellent ss. The difference between above average defense and excellent defense is nearly negligible in terms of wins. Therefore it's down to offensive differences. This isn't even close. Hardy is vastly superior. If the Brewers are in the playoff hunt at the deadline they should trade Escobar in a package for a pitcher. I'd like to see the future of the team built around Braun, Hardy, Gallardo, Parra, and possible Weeks. Out of the current group of young "stars" in Milwaukee, Hart is the most replaceable. If they have to break up this group eventually, he and Prince seem the most likely to go.