J.J. Hardy will be among the headliners this weekend as the Orioles honor this year’s club Hall of Fame class at Camden Yards. Considering the long-standing shortstop problem that has existed since he left after the 2017 season and how disappointing the Orioles were before he arrived, his return to Baltimore should not be overlooked.
To the extent that it’s possible, the Orioles should take a moment to realize what a relatively simple addition to the current club like Hardy was back in the winter of 2010 could do for their competitive aspirations.
Hardy was entering his age-28 season when the Orioles acquired him from the Minnesota Twins.