You are comparing Apples to Oranges. When Hardy first came up, at the age of 22, he hit what 9 home runs in in 372 ABs. It's not like he was hitting the ball out of the park on a regular basis. Escobar is a lanky kid still, he will build muscle and develop more power. Remember, he'll also lose some speed as well as lose some range from it. So do we want a base stealing super SS or a SS with power who will lose some range? Hardy would still be starting if we wouldn't have drafted Escobar, no one is saying he's a crap shortstop it's just that we have a crazy defensive kid who we can control for cheaper, longer and should develop with the bat as time goes on. You saying JJ will rebound has the same weight as I'm saying Escobar will improve. Who knows, maybe Escobar will stink or Hardy will never be able to see the ball well again. We need to roll'dem'bones and I'd hitch my wagon to Escobar.