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Reports: Phillies re-sign C J.T. Realmuto on 3-year deal
- On Friday, J.T. Realmuto agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
- Coming off the final season of his previous contract, Realmuto decided to stay about a month after designated hitter Kyle Schwarber also remained with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Realmuto, a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, turns 35 in March and tied for last year’s major-league lead in games at catcher.
- Keeping Realmuto preserves the Phillies' starting catcher role after his heavy workload last year and complements offseason deals for right-hander Brad Keller and outfielder Adolis García.
- Reports say the deal includes up to $5 million in annual bonuses, and the Associated Press cited an anonymous person familiar with the negotiations before an official announcement.
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Phillies keep an integral part of the team by agreeing to a deal with J.T. Realmuto
Veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Realmuto can earn an additional $5 million annually in bonuses, the person said. A three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Realmuto made his decision a…
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