Inexplicably, the Phillies have been reluctant to extend superstar catcher J.T Realmuto since he arrived in Philly. Despite him clearly being the best player at his position and already registering an all-star campaign with the Phils, the team has been hesitant to ink the talented backstop to a long-term deal.
A puzzling, frustrating strategy, their refusal to act is even more bizarre at the root than it is on the surface. Usually, when a team is afforded a chance to lock up and roster a player who is the best at their position, they take it. When said team traded, say, their top prospect and budding star pitcher to a division rival to acquire said player, they DEFINITELY take that chance.