Which players could potentially replace Jorge Soler as a middle of the lineup hitter for the Marlins?

Marlins need a big bat, what free agent options are there?

Oct 23, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) Texas Rangers left fielder
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Option 2 - Aaron Hicks

New York Yankees former outfielder Aaron Hicks could very well be the same kind of player as Grossman. Hicks also has not had a full season but did well in his one full season of 581 plate appearances. In that stand out season he hit 27 home runs and drove in 79, but that was in 2018. 

If Aaron Hicks can repeat that production or close to it he will be a great fit. Hicks could benefit like many do, from getting out of New York. Players often lag in performance due to the high pressure of the Yankees system and fans. Miami is certainly not that way and Skip Schumaker is a great coach who can get players excited. 

I really like the Aaron Hicks pick for the above mentioned reason, out of New York and back to production.  In a small sample his home run rate jumped from 1.3% in New York to 3% in Baltimore and he only struck out 20% of the time. That can continue in Miami if they grab him and he also has the outfield replacement abilities for Jorge Soler and that is a win. 

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