No, a hypothetical Espinosa at .180 or whatever is still better than a .250 Lombo with no defense, speed or power.
(1) Espinosa's only fielding advantage over Lombo is a stronger arm. Not a big deal unless he plays SS. Since Espinosa can't hit, he amounts to a late-inning fielding replacement for Rendon. If Rendon moves to 3B and RZim to 1B, then there's is a hole at 2B. (I don't believe Cano will sign with the Nats)
(2) The Nats lacked lefty pitching last season, so packing off Ray won't help. Krol? Cedeno seemed better toward the end of the season. Still short on lefties. Maybe Rizzo will sign a couple?
