**But I do think that Hall is getting a slightly rough deal, had he been the starting SS all year, he'd be getting recognition as one of the NL's premier shortstops by now.** I say MAYBE. Perhaps Hall would get sloppy if he was all alone in the SS slot. Perhaps it is precisely the competition between Hall and Hardy that has raised Hall's game to such a notable degree. Hall himself regularly compliments JJ's defense and soft hands. That said, Hardy took his own lumps and seems to have worked through them this year as well. I get the feeling that Hardy will improve offensively and defensively next year as he grows into himself and into the league. He just turned 23 for crying out loud. They're BOTH great for this team right now. I'd be sad if either one didn't spend 2006 in a Brewers uniform.