The Philadelphia Phillies are entering a crucial offseason in which they have to decide on whether to re-sign two of their best offensive players from 2020.
One of those players, J.T. Realmuto, is widely considered the best position player in free agency this season. Over the last two seasons, Realmuto has led all major league catchers in several offensive and defensive categories, while posting the 14th highest fWAR of all position players.
Realmuto reportedly may seek as much as $200 million in free agency, and even if his number does not get that high, it is unclear if managing partner John Middleton and the Phillies will be willing to meet the asking price of a catcher that will be 30 years old when the 2021 season opens.