Duquette on possible Hardy extension talks, the Rule 5 draft and more (O's offers report and update)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - During his briefing with reporters this afternoon and again later during a one-on-one video interview with MASNsports.com, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said today the club is hopeful of pursuing a contract extension with shortstop J.J. Hardy, who can be a free agent after the 2014 season.
Duquette said no talks have taken place yet, but it could happen later in the winter.
"He had a great year this year," Duquette said. "He got the Gold Glove...