Defensively I don’t think the height is that big of a deal. But what 1b has been under 6 feet and been a middle of the order bat? Not saying he can’t do it, I’m just coming up blank on guys who have.
Reason #2 is why the Nats won’t go for him.
But more to your OP - I have no idea if it’s time to move on from Buck. The fact that we are still trotting our Caleb Jospeh on a regular basis makes me think no.
Could have done VMM without the extra slot money. We already had the ability to offer the most. Should have ate the Oday contract and gotten one of those elite pitching prospects back.