3 Miami Marlins players likely traded by the Trade Deadline

2. 2B LUIS ARRAEZ

He was already the subject of trade rumors, as in he was in serious trade discussions this off-season along with SP Jesus Luzardo. I do not want Arraez to be traded, however it's hard not to see the writing on the wall. Arraez is a free agent after next season and there hasn't been any talk of him signing an extension with the Miami Marlins.

I'm not sure if there is any consideration for extending him, or even if it truly makes sense. Regardless of whether Bruce Sherman would be able to authorize it, Arraez is a difficult player to value. He's arguably the best pure hitter in the Major Leagues, but he also doesn't do much else. He's not a power hitter, he's not a threat on the base paths and he's not known for playing good defense. Would he be worth a $100 million extension? He may expect it.

Long-term, Luis Arraez is probably better off at first base, but his lack of power makes him an odd fit at the position. He can certainly bring back a strong return at this year's Trade Deadline however. This is why I strongly suspect that he'll be on the move this Summer.

NEXT: AN ACE ON THE MOVE...