When the New York Mets locked down James McCann on a four-year deal, there were still questions about J.T. Realmuto. Why sign McCann so quickly? Was Realmuto not an option? Why are we settling for a cheaper option? McCann is all they needed as their catcher with the circumstances and the holes on the Mets roster.
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— Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th) December 10, 2020
Of course, Realmuto is the ultimate option as a catcher, but his requests would hurt the Mets more than help them.