We’ve all known for a while that the Astros have been interested in a specific Marlins’ catcher. At Climbing Tal’s Hill, the rumored interest has been detailed here last February, again in July, and numerous times in between. In what became an inside joke at Climbing Tal’s Hill, Realmuto has taken the mantle from Chris Archer — now with the Pirates — as the most-discussed off-and-on trade rumor involving the Astros.
As stated by Realmuto’s agent, Jeff Berry, on MLB Network Radio a few days ago and reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the All-Star catcher will not sign a contract extension with Miami.