Is it me, or is this talk of trading Hardy a lingering bit of Milwaukee's non-competitive attitude bred by 26 years of failure? Hardy is one of the big reasons for the Brewer's climb from mediocre to playoff bound. Trading him only to start a rookie question mark at SS makes no sense for a team looking for that extra win or two to take them to the WS. Trading Hardy signals another long round of rebuilding, and it may be another 26 years before the Brewers go all October on us again! Yes, Hardy is worth more in trade right now than at any point since he has been a major leaguer. He is probably worth more in trade right now than anybody else on the team. Does that mean the Brewers should trade him? That's certainly what they would have done for -say- Sexson. But the Brewers were brutally bad when they traded Sexson. They are now a decent team - thanks in large part to Hardy. Trading Hardy now makes no sense to me. My guess is that if the Brewers were to pay Hardy instead of shove him out the door, he would be more than happy to play third base because it is easier. But the key is to pay Hardy. The Brewers need to resign Melvin, find a manager, and pay Hardy this offseason! The only way I'd trade Hardy is if he brought back a ridiculously high price - a number one type pitcher plus lots of great prospects. Then, I might do it, but I'd still be thinking it was a mistake.