Ok first of all, I know batting avg. is not the "best" way to judge a player. So please don't talk down to me. 2nd, His OBP last year was sparkling.... .315. This year it is .296. He flat out is not getting it done. The only real argument you could make is that Hall once in a while hits for power, If he walked more it would be ok, but he doesn't. The sad part about this whole argument is that Hall coming into last year was our clean up hitter. EDIT: Im also in no way saying Russell is the answer, I think everyone expected alot more from Hall. We can all agree on that