When talking about the potential of catcher J.T. Realmuto coming to camp at the Miami Marlins Spring Training facility in Jupiter, Florida, manager Don Mattingly cannot help but get a bit excited.
As Mattingly said, the team’s best player gives the organization a better chance to win games. With a young roster and a pitching staff that needs a good receiver, Realmuto does give the Marlins its best chance to improve on the 63-98 record from last season.
Any chance of getting Realmuto to agree to stay with the franchise for the long-term is the best outcome the organization can hope for.