Two and a half lineups

[Mex17]

Lineup A assumes that a Realmuto for Nimmo, Gimenez, and one out of Mauricio/Vientos deal goes through followed by a Pollock signing.

McNeil-lf
Pollock-cf
Cano-2b
Frazier-3b
Conforto-rf
Realmuto-c
Alonso-1b
pitcher
Rosario-ss


Lineup B (and B1) assumes that they pivot from Realmuto and sign Grandal, conclude that they cannot also sign Pollock because he is also a guy who rejected a QO, and turn to Jones or Gonzalez instead.

Nimmo-cf
Jones-rf or Gonzalez-lf
Cano-2b
Frazier-3b
Conforto-lf/rf
Grandal-c
Alonso-1b
pitcher
Rosario-ss

Offensively, it's basically the same thing to me with different people in the 1, 2, and 6 holes (although I still think that Realmuto is a degree or two better than Grandal, but whatever). Defensively, I think that you benefit more with Lineup A because you have the "true" centerfielder in Pollock (although I do not think that Nimmo would embarrass himself out there), and, once again, I believe that Realmuto here as well is a degree or two better. However, Lineup A carries the risk of placing McNeil in an unfamiliar spot. Going with Lineup B would mitigate that risk.

I think that one out of these three is the likely outcome, barring something unforeseen at this point.

Edited December 15, 2018 by Guest

[Mex17]

I think that you can also make the argument that Pollock (when healthy) is the better offensive option over Jones and/or Gonzalez.

It all hinges on whether or not Miami blinks (and what their other trade options are).