Phillies predicted to get good JT Realmuto news during MLB winter meetings

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• "Teams love his leadership and what he proves on the field, both at the plate and behind the plate.
• It's why the Phillies love him, and I have a very difficult time seeing him leave Philadelphia.
• It won't be a long-term contract, but a reunion keeping the two sides together makes all the sense."AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKeeping Realmuto in Philadelphia would be a huge move for the Phillies, as the lack of free agent catchers and trade targets makes their options if he departs a big issue. Realmuto is a two-time All-Star with the Phillies and has carved out an incredible career over the last seven years since coming to Philadelphia in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins. More: Rangers' JT Realmuto free agent rumor is good news for PhilliesWhile the 34-year-old catcher is regressing a bit offensively, hitting .257 with a .700 OPS, the lowest mark since 2015 for Realmuto, as a sign he's taking a step back from his All-Star level production. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut the lack of better options and the familiarity he has with the city, the team, and most importantly, the pitching staff, make retaining Realmuto a high priority for the Phillies. Murray is predicting that Realmuto will stay with the Phillies, and with the premise of this report as one of the things to watch out for at the winter meetings, the Phillies could have their Realmuto decision in the next week. More Phillies news:Phillies 'more likely than ever' to trade disgruntled $100 million All-StarPhillies receiving trade interest from Mariners on $7.5 million lefty relieverPhillies offseason rumor spells bad news for Alec Bohm's future in PhiladelphiaPhillies predicted to replace Ranger Suarez with in-house rightyPhillies get good news on Tatsuya Imai's free agency interestPhillies interested in Kyle Schwarber replacement not named Kyle Tucker.