J.T. Realmuto was the best thing about the Phillies’ 2019 season. Let’s just get that out of the way. As the lone All-Star, the best all around catcher in the game and a model citizen, it’s a pretty simple statement to make. He’s a cornerstone of this franchise and someone that the team needs to get locked down as soon as possible.
So, why is it that the Phillies shouldn’t pay him what he’s worth?
Earlier on Wednesday, NBC Sports Philadelphia published an article where the author lays out his reasons for not paying Realmuto more than $100 million in an extension.