Can You Hear Me Now?

Today is JT Realmuto's arbitration hearing in Phoenix. The best catcher in baseball, an all-star in 2019, has requested a salary of $12.4 million for the 2020 season. The Phillies countered at $10 million. The arbitrator will decide on one of the figures for his salary. Realmuto, who turns 29 next month, made $5.9 million last season.

The Phillies are looking to sign Realmuto to a long-term deal. They traded ace prospect Sixto Sanchez, catcher Jorge Alfaro, and another pitcher to get him, but not for two seasons. They want him here for years to come.

And apparently Realmuto wants to be here in the long-term. He said are no hard feelings about the arbitration and that he's going through the process to make sure future catchers get paid what they deserve.

Here's hoping JT wins the hearing and signs a deal that will keep him in Philly for another four or five seasons.