This time last year, the speedy Dee Gordon and slick-fielding Adeiny Hechavarria formed a solid middle infield which would presumably roam the middle of the diamond for several years to come.
As we all know now, that’s not going to happen. In fact, it is very possible that one or more of the current Marlins middle infielders will not be on the team by the time the trade deadline arrives, if not sooner.
That said, let’s look at the prime candidates to man the middle for the Fish this season.
SECOND BASE
Starlin Castro, acquired from the Yankees in the Stanton trade, is the most obvious candidate to be dealt before season’s end.