Angels Official Website: Aybar adjusting to life after Howie

[AngelsWin.com]

When Howie Kendrick was traded to the Dodgers, Erick Aybar lost his career-long double-play partner. But the Angels shortstop knows that's how the game goes and he's working to develop chemistry with a group of newcomers competing for the second-base job.

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[OregonLAA]

It'll be a sad day when Aybar isn't in an Angels uniform

[nando714]

Ya Aybar is one of my favs

[Angel Oracle]

It will be a sad day, but the tough question to ask is, for how many seasons is it smart to re-sign Aybar for after 2016?

He turns 33 in 2017.

[Chuck]

I can see Aybar getting better with age. 

[Richard]

This is probably my favorite Aybar moment. I was there in person and could see his goofy grin as he was rounding the bases:

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/19005548/v22270355/laalad-aybars-solo-shot-gives-the-angels-the-lead/?c_id=mlb

[Troll Daddy]

Love the video ... but now I miss Trumbo!

[notherhalo]

I liked this moment a lot

http://m.mlb.com/video/v7078623/alcs-gm-4-aybar-unleashes-a-laser-to-first-base/?query=aybar+jeter

 

still wishing Aybar makes a pitching appearance some day

[Taylor]

Aybar hasn't been the same since Howie left.

[Chris]

Howie doesn't bring Aybar flowers anymore...

[Second Base]

Should be interesting to see what happens with Erick. He's grown into a clubhouse leader, and SB never grew as part of his game as everyone expected. His level of play at SS has actually improved with declining skill set. His arm isn't as strong and he doesn't have the same range but he's much more under control now and is more consistent. He's a better defender now without the flash. He still has above average range though and that shouldn't change.

One thing that may happen, I think is that Kubitza takes 3B, Aybar continues at SS, 2B is left unsettled and Baldoquin takes over at 2B. Or perhaps he takes LF from Hamilton in a year or two.

Keeping Aybar long term is a possibility.

[Ochocinco!]

This is probably my favorite Aybar moment. I was there in person and could see his goofy grin as he was rounding the bases:

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/19005548/v22270355/laalad-aybars-solo-shot-gives-the-angels-the-lead/?c_id=mlb

 

Shout out to Hester, Trumbo, Torri, Conger, Bourjesus and Morales

[Docwaukee]

I could see them giving Aybar an extension.  

[Kenny]

The soundtrack I hear when thinking about Aybar missing Howie...