This will be the fourth installment of my 2021 midseason article series presenting the framework for Marlins trades that could hypothetically happen right now. Those last two words are key, because my ideas tend to age very quickly, but I swear, they made sense in the moment!
With the Marlins’ 2021 postseason aspirations rapidly slipping away, it’s necessary to consider deals centered around veteran players who are currently at the peak of their powers—they make far more sense on the roster of a contending team than they do for the Fish.
Let’s find a new home for Miami’s home run leader:
The Chicago White Sox trade C Zack Collins to the Miami Marlins for OF Adam Duvall, C Sandy León and RHP Colton Hock.