As the Detroit Tigers construct their roster for spring training, it's easy to see where upgrades would be beneficial for success in 2021.
The ''Sign J.T.'' chants from fans gathered outside the ballpark during the pandemic-altered season and echoed by Bryce Harper and many players on the Philadelphia Phillies were loud and clear. The Philadelphia Phillies and two-time All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed Tuesday on a $115.5 million, five-year contract, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because Realmuto's deal was pending a successful physical.
Andrelton Simmons is one of the very best defensive shortstops in the game and sources say he has become the teams top target at the position. By Jim Salisbury