The standoff between free agent catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies marches on with only weeks to go until spring training. There was a level of expectation that Realmuto would return to Philadelphia on a smaller deal (subscription required), but talks have come to a halt with a supposed gap in negotiations.
The standoff in free agency isn't an unfamiliar one for both parties, but it only gets more confusing as time goes on. This is especially true after is was recently revealed that the Phillies have offered the veteran backtop a three-year deal.