As the national media watches the J.T. Realmuto trade discussion continues to build, the feeling is the talks involving the Marlins top star will lead to a deal being done potentially before the start of Spring Training.
Based on recent discussion, the Padres may be “the team” in the drivers seat with the other teams trying to play catch up.
“It’s hard to gauge if there is a clear frontrunner, but if there is, it may be San Diego. The Reds also have been aggressive in recent days,” writes Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. “Atlanta has been lurking all offseason, and it has had conversations with the Marlins for more than a year.