The Marlins love the strength in Jorge Alfaro’s arm.
It’s the glaring hole in his swing that gives pause.
When the Marlins traded J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies for Alfaro and two minor-league pitching prospects on Thursday, they knew they weren’t exchanging equals at the catching position.
Everyone knew it.
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Why else would the Phillies give up not just Alfaro, but also their top pitching prospect in Sixto Sanchez, along with an intriguing minor-league lefty in Will Stewart and $125,000 international bonus slot, in order to complete the deal?