Andy MacPhail of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Phillies President Andy MacPhail speaks to the media
Philadelphia Phillies President Andy MacPhail met with reporters for the first time since the conclusion of the shortened 2020 season; here are five important takeaways, the first involving noteworthy free agent J.T. Realmuto.
1. The Phillies are optimistic they can re-sign J.T. Realmuto.
Although MacPhail would not put a percentage figure on their chances to bring back Realmuto, he said the organization has optimism they can do so.
MacPhail went on to cite two reasons as to why the Phillies can re-sign the two-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and one-time Gold Glove Award recipient.