Zunino had 136 games, 480 PA with 2 PA at DH and 4 as PH. First I'd have been happy with an extension there in the off-season. Second, I'd like to see those PA at DH rise in the next 3 (+) years. If Cruz isn't retained for 2019 there's the possibility of productive platoons at DH/1b with Vog/Ford Vs RHP and Zunino/Healy Vs LHP. That's made all the easier if Ford is playing some LF/RF Vs tough RHP to give Haniger/ Heredia breaks. If you're waiting to decide on Cruz but don't manage to retain all 3 you may have done yourself disservice. It sucks not getting to see Healy but Ford and Vog already both look worthy of roster space.
I'm still sky high on Heredia. I think he can still develop and potentially quite a bit more after only 950 PA in the states. He was 25.5 when he started pro ball here and just turned 27 at the end of January. 27 with experience. He isn't what he is yet, 'ya know? Not in a year and a half marked with injuries.
I'd go with defense for the sub with this lineup and that seems to be Romine. I told my 6 year old daughter she may not get to see her favorite, Taylor Motter, much anymore. At least she likes Haniger, Cruz, Cano, Heredia and enjoyed Dee's SB and defense Saturday. But that would be the one thing other than a 2-3 SP I'd be on the hunt for this team is a super sub.
Dee has not been perfect on routes but he's otherwise doing nearly everything right. Backing up throws properly and throwing to the right base along with everything else already seems almost natural. I have an inkling that it's only a matter of when he becomes smooth at it all that he'll be fighting for more defensive hardware. He really could put up an elite year or a few in CF.