A six-pack of Marlins notes on a Monday:
u25aa At least one team pursuing a trade for Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has asked the Marlins for permission to speak to his agent about a multiyear contract. But the Marlins have denied that request, according to someone with direct knowledge.
The Padres wanted to speak to Realmuto’s agent, Jeff Berry, according to Fox’s John Paul Morosi. Realmuto is eligible for free agency after 2020, and the Padres wanted to gauge their chances of striking a long-term deal with him before dealing assets to the Marlins in a trade.