The Philadelphia Phillies' main priority this offseason was re-signing Kyle Schwarber. The organization did that handsomely with a five-year, $150 million contract. Now, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is focusing on other roster improvements. Another player he wants to bring back is J.T. Realmuto.
Dombrowski and the Phillies have an offer on the table, but the concerns with re-signing Realmuto are his age, he will turn 35 in March, and the potential for continued offensive decline. However, he's lauded for his handling of the pitching staff and has maintained his ability to be one of the best defensive catchers at controlling the running game.