Be Bold and Get this Guy

If the Phillies really want to make an impact at today's trading deadline, they really need to "Be Bold." And I can't think of anything bolder than offering the Miami Marlins a huge package for All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto.

Realmuto is hitting .309 with an .887 OPS. The 27-year-old has 13 homers and 52 RBIs. And he'd be a huge defensive upgrade over both Jorge Alfaro and Andrew Knapp. I don't care how amazing Alfaro's arm is–he doesn't block enough pitches in the dirt and leads the league with 8 passed balls. Knapp has 5 passed balls to his credit.

I'd offer the Marlins a package including Alfaro, minor league outfielder Adam Haseley (team's 4th-ranked prospect), and minor league pitcher Adonis Medina (3rd on prospect list). I'd even add top pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez to the deal instead of Medina to get it done.

The Marlins don't need to trade Realmuto–he can't become a free agent until after the 2020 season. That's why the Phils need to make the Marlins an offer they can't refuse.