History shows that catchers tend to age poorly. With much of Realmuto's value tied to his position, teams will want to feel comfortable that he can keep catching for the bulk of a long-term contract.Strip away all the data — traditional, analytical, and everything in between — and one number stands as the best barometer of J.T. Realmuto’s value in free agency.525.That’s how many games Realmuto, late of the Phillies, has started behind the plate since the outset of 2016, fewer than only St. Louis Cardinals icon Yadier Molina (545). Realmuto has caught 4,590 innings in that span, also second...…History shows that catchers tend to age poorly. With much of Realmuto's value tied to his position, teams will want to feel comfortable that he can keep catching for the bulk of a long-term contract.Strip away all the data — traditional, analytical, and everything in between — and one number stands as the best barometer of J.T. Realmuto’s value in free agency.525.That’s how many games Realmuto, late of the Phillies, has started behind the plate since the outset of 2016, fewer than only St. Louis Cardinals icon Yadier Molina (545). Realmuto has caught 4,590 innings in that span, also second...WW…
Hundreds of likenesses of doctors, nurses and staff will be displayed in the Diamond Club seats behind home plate for the season-opening series at Citizens Bank Park.For roughly the average price of a single-game ticket at Citizens Bank Park, Phillies fans will be able to buy a cardboard cutout of their likeness that will be affixed to a seat at a game this season.The cost of the 18-by-36-inch cutouts will be $40 for the general public, $25 for season-ticket holders, with net proceeds going to benefit Phillies Charities, the team said Wednesday in a news release. Further details on how to...…Hundreds of likenesses of doctors, nurses and staff will be displayed in the Diamond Club seats behind home plate for the season-opening series at Citizens Bank Park.For roughly the average price of a single-game ticket at Citizens Bank Park, Phillies fans will be able to buy a cardboard cutout of their likeness that will be affixed to a seat at a game this season.The cost of the 18-by-36-inch cutouts will be $40 for the general public, $25 for season-ticket holders, with net proceeds going to benefit Phillies Charities, the team said Wednesday in a news release. Further details on how to...WW…