What was Lombo's bating average in the long stretch -- most of August -- when he started at 2B? Lombo's random stats and pinch-hitting don't show much. I think Lombo hit better. Maybe Espi can learn to shorten his swing to meet the ball, but, meanwhile, leading he league in K's doesn't make up for 17 home runs.
Desmond, Espi, and Lombo make a good MI trio, and the team needs all three. Don't trade Espi, but his K's are harmful.
