J.T. Realmuto and the Phillies had preliminary discussions about a long-term deal before the COVID-19 pandemic but talks between the two sides haven’t progressed since baseball returned last week.
The All-Star catcher and thehad preliminary discussions about a long-term deal before the coronavirus pandemic but talks between the two sides haven’t progressed since baseball returned last week.
“It definitely concerns me, not necessarily for myself, but for the free agency class as a whole,” Realmuto said Thursday. “The top guys usually find a way to get their dollars. Teams are going to want them. Maybe it’s not 20 teams in on you, maybe five or 10.
“I hope he owns the team one day,” Realmuto joked. “I might be able to catch until I’m 60 if he owns the team.”
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