Hey Dave, Phillies Fans are Done Waiting
According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, the Phillies are reportedly the favorites to resign the B.C.I.B. (Best catcher in baseball) J.T. Realmuto with a contract for five years paying him a nine-figure salary. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported the nine figures are “believed” to be around $110 million. That report went live last Friday, Jan. 15. Yet, we’re still here sitting on our hands, awaiting official word of our most anticipated signing this offseason.
So why the wait?
The Blue Jays poked their head around the corner as the Phillie’s remaining competition in the Realmuto sweepstakes. However, their recent signing of George Springer for six years, $150 mil, should signal the end of their threat for our anchor behind the dish.
What else could be the cause of this laggard development? Initially, I thought a tight monitor of the free-agent pitching market fit the bill. Still, J.A. Happ signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins yesterday evening, coupled with All-star reliever Kirby Yates who signed with the Blue Jays Tuesday. That theory lost its luster. Now I’m turned back to thinking perhaps there’s too much thinking and not enough doing in the Phils front office.
Dombrowski on Monday said this,
“We’re thinking about winning. That’s what we’re going to try to do. We’re going to try to do what we can.”
I’m sorry but coming aboard as a notorious big spender portrays a vision of doing whatever steps are necessary to put a consistent competitor on the diamond at C.B.P. We’re approaching the possibility of 10 consecutive seasons without postseason play if the Phils continue to ride the wave of mediocrity into the end of this season. Not to mention Harp is in win-now mode, entering the peak years of his prime.
A little over a month has passed since the Dombrowski officially joined the front office in Philly. Outside of a few bullpen moves, the most prominent being Archie Bradley, who, shortly after signing, tweeted his coming aboard the resign J.T. train. You would think seeing his best free-agent acquisition echo what Phils fans have clamored for since the middle of last season. Dave would press the gas to tie a bow around this elongated pursuit.
Enough reports have circulated, and promissory statements muddled. It’s time for action that bolsters our roster around the most electrifying superstar we’ve seen grace red prin strips in a long time. The ball is in your court Dave, and most Phillies fans are done waiting.
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