Aybar Appreciation Thread

[YouthofToday]

Although I wish he had better plate discipline, which would facilitate a better OBP, Aybar has developed into the player we hoped he could become. He is arguably the top SS in the AL, 2nd best in MLB.

If it wasn't for Trout it would be a tough call between he and Richards for team MVP.

Kudos to Dipoto for getting that extension.

[Erstad Grit]

Wow slow down there. He is playing great and I'm glad he is locked up but calling him the second best SS is a little much. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

Agreed. As I said in the other post, aside from trout, hes been the mvp so far.

[UndertheHalo]

i shall remember this when he ****s up another bunt.

[tdawg87]

He's our special little guy

[YouthofToday]

Wow slow down there. He is playing great and I'm glad he is locked up but calling him the second best SS is a little much.

Whom would you prefer at this point? Perhaps Andrelton yet his offense has slipped. I don't expect J-Roll to keep this up. ...

[nando714]

Guy is a all star and one of the underrated players in the AL

[ten ocho recon scout]

Guy is a all star and one of the underrated players in the AL

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Hes not any sort of star player, but very overlooked because his bat doesnt stand out. Hes a 'sum of all parts' type of player.

[mancini79]

Since mid April, he has posted the highest BA of all ML shortstops. Plus his D has been great. He is quietly putting together an all-star season.

[Glen]

I ****ing loves me some Aybar.

[NachoPop]

Hes certainly entertaining. Gotta love the little guy

[ten ocho recon scout]

My favorite part of aybar tonight was when he didn't get Hamilton home from 3rd with 1 out and then he bobbled a ball, both in extras.

Richards sucks because he didnt go the complete game.

(Theyre all going to make mistakes)

[nate]

I love me some Aybar.  He has been very good this season, took his game to another level.

[bloodbrother]

He really deserves a spot as a reserve on the all-star team tbh. Hitting well, but most importantly the guy has been insane with the glove this year. He's looking better than he did the year he won his gold glove award.

 

I feel so dirty knowing that I had a woody for Wood back when we were having arguments on the board about which SS the team should be using, him or Aybar.

 

The guy is a damn good SS, and I can't get enough of the goofball. I was happy with the extension he got.

 

 

 

and of course...

 

 

[Erstad Grit]

Whom would you prefer at this point? Perhaps Andrelton yet his offense has slipped. I don't expect J-Roll to keep this up. ...

 

While looking up the numbers you might be right. The days of Tejada, Ripken, Arod are def over. Tulo, Castro, and Alexi Ramirez all look pretty great. i'd put Aybar in that group with Tulo being on top. 

[Lou]

I love that little freak

[arch stanton]

He's not as dreamy as Jeter but at least he can still play baseball.

[Troll Daddy]

It's about time he got his own appreciation thread.

Love Aybar!!!

[Slegnaac]

Definitely under appreciated.

And I would support his selection to the ASG. I also think that the DP combination of Erik and Howie is under valued by many.

[Pbonetheman]

The gif with the third baseman making the tag on his balls is great.

[RallyMo]

Agreed. I had never seen that before. It's spectacular.

[Lou]

His arm and his footwork are great

[OregonLAA]

Always been a huge Aybar fan. Sometimes I think people take players like him for granted. We want stars at all positions, but he has been solid for us every year on defense and on offense. He also has a lot of energy and passion which I love and seems to be loved by teammates which people tend to overlook. Remember when we all wanted Wood at ss? Good times

[nate]

Agreed. I had never seen that before. It's spectacular.

 

Someone posted it recently.  It was instantly one of my favorites.

 

The look he gives, like dude get the **** off my junk is so awesome.

[Lou]

I love that little freak

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