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J.T. Realmuto is reportedly targeting a massive new deal

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J.T. Realmuto is entering his second season with the Phillies. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire)

If COVID-19 forces the start of the 2020 MLB season to be delayed, it may give the Philadelphia Phillies and J.T. Realmuto more time to hammer out an extension before the regular season begins.

They may need it.

On the latest episode of Big Time Baseball, RADIO.COM MLB Insider Jon Heyman reported that Realmuto is targeting a much bigger deal than many initially anticipated.

“My understanding is that he’s looking for more than Buster Posey money.