While it would seem to be a bit of odd timing on the surface, according to one well-connected Baltimore sports yakker (the always hilarious and insightful Jeremy Conn), the Orioles may be on the verge of a big announcement:
I'm hearing a JJ Hardy Extension will be announced soon… Most likely later today.
— Jeremy Conn (@JeremyConn1057) October 9, 2014
I could deal with the “J.J….HARDY!” chant for several more years.
More to come. Maybe.
Update:
Where there is smoke…
Sources: #Orioles close with shortstop J.J. Hardy on extension, believed to be three years with an option, north of $40 million.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 9, 2014
Just got confirmation #orioles likely to announce J.J. Hardy extension today, as @JeremyConn1057 tweeted
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) October 9, 2014
Can confirm the multiple reports that the Orioles have reached a contract extension with J.J. Hardy. @JeremyConn1057 was first.
— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) October 9, 2014
We now have video of Orioles fans reacting to the news:
Update:
Cruz too??
Sources: #Orioles also pushing to complete deal with Cruz, who recently changed agents, signing with Relativity Sports.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 9, 2014
