Philadelphia Phillies and All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto are nowhere close to agreeing to a new contract. This was revealed by Realmuto on Thursday in a conference call with reporters.

Realmuto is set to become a free agent after the season, and the two sides have been engaged in contract negotiations since early this year. However, the talks haven’t been fruitful then, and it appears things didn’t change much during the coronavirus pandemic break.

“We were in the really preliminary stages (of negotiations) early on in spring training before the pandemic, and we haven’t really gone anywhere since then, so if we could focus on the team here and speak a little bit less about myself that would be greatly appreciated,” said Realmuto.

Realmuto is reportedly asking to reset the market for catchers and is eyeing a contract north of $23 million. However, Phillies don’t seem ready to make such commitment if we are to judge by recent comments made by the team’s general manager Matt Klentak.

“The landscape that we left in March is different from the one we return to now. We just have to see how that manifests itself in our discussions,” Klentak told reporters last week.

J.T. Realmuto spent his early career with Miami Marlins and joined Philadelphia Phillies just ahead of last season. Realmuto ended up having an impressive first campaign in Philly, hitting .275 alongside 25 home runs and 83 RBIs.

Realmuto’s career highlights include two All-Star appearances, one All-MLB First Team selection, and two Silver Slugger Awards.

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Miami Marlins continue to tear down their roster with another big-time trade, sending their All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto to Philadelphia Phillies. Marlins received a nice package in return, comprised of catcher Jorge Alfaro, pitching prospect duo Will Stewart and Sixto Sanchez, and an international bonus slot.

“This is about us acquiring the best catcher in baseball, and we’re really excited about that,” – said Phillies general manager Matt Klentak.

“I think the upgrade is pretty significant,” – he added. “It’s hard to acquire top players at any position, especially at the catcher position.”

Marlins were trying to move J.T. Realmuto for the past few months and had serious talks with multiple teams including Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, and Atlanta Braves. Still, Philadelphia ended up being the most serious suitor for the services of the 27-year-old catcher and managed to present the best offer.

“We did not have to trade J.T.,” – said Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill about the trade. “But our goal is to build a long-term sustainable championship organization.”

J.T. Realmuto spent his entire career with the Miami Marlins, having made his MLB debut for the team in 2014. He batted .277 in 2018 while having career-high 21 home runs and 74 RBI.

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Philadelphia Phillies and All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto are nowhere close to agreeing to a new contract. This was revealed by Realmuto on Thursday in a conference call with reporters.

Realmuto is set to become a free agent after the season, and the two sides have been engaged in contract negotiations since early this year. However, the talks haven’t been fruitful then, and it appears things didn’t change much during the coronavirus pandemic break.

“We were in the really preliminary stages (of negotiations) early on in spring training before the pandemic, and we haven’t really gone anywhere since then, so if we could focus on the team here and speak a little bit less about myself that would be greatly appreciated,” said Realmuto.

Realmuto is reportedly asking to reset the market for catchers and is eyeing a contract north of $23 million. However, Phillies don’t seem ready to make such commitment if we are to judge by recent comments made by the team’s general manager Matt Klentak.

“The landscape that we left in March is different from the one we return to now. We just have to see how that manifests itself in our discussions,” Klentak told reporters last week.

J.T. Realmuto spent his early career with Miami Marlins and joined Philadelphia Phillies just ahead of last season. Realmuto ended up having an impressive first campaign in Philly, hitting .275 alongside 25 home runs and 83 RBIs.

Realmuto’s career highlights include two All-Star appearances, one All-MLB First Team selection, and two Silver Slugger Awards.

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Miami Marlins continue to tear down their roster with another big-time trade, sending their All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto to Philadelphia Phillies. Marlins received a nice package in return, comprised of catcher Jorge Alfaro, pitching prospect duo Will Stewart and Sixto Sanchez, and an international bonus slot.

“This is about us acquiring the best catcher in baseball, and we’re really excited about that,” – said Phillies general manager Matt Klentak.

“I think the upgrade is pretty significant,” – he added. “It’s hard to acquire top players at any position, especially at the catcher position.”

Marlins were trying to move J.T. Realmuto for the past few months and had serious talks with multiple teams including Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, and Atlanta Braves. Still, Philadelphia ended up being the most serious suitor for the services of the 27-year-old catcher and managed to present the best offer.

“We did not have to trade J.T.,” – said Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill about the trade. “But our goal is to build a long-term sustainable championship organization.”

J.T. Realmuto spent his entire career with the Miami Marlins, having made his MLB debut for the team in 2014. He batted .277 in 2018 while having career-high 21 home runs and 74 RBI.

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