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Did the Miami Marlins win or lose on the Realmuto deal? National MLB analysts weigh in

A six-pack of Marlins notes on a Monday:

u25aa Evaluators for national networks are offering general positive assessments of the J.T. Realmuto trade with Philadelphia.

ESPN baseball evaluator Keith Law said, via text message, that the Marlins got “fair value” for J.T. Realmuto, but the “injury history” (throwing arm) and “small frame” are concerns for top prospect Sixto Sanchez.

“And his secondary stuff isn’t there,” Law said. The other pitching prospect acquired, Will Stewart, “is more than a throw in.”

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