"I dunno about you, dear reader, but this report caught me a bit off guard! The quote in T's tweet above is right: I don't think anyone was pinning the position of catcher as a top priority for the Sox this winter. Carlos Narvaez's first year behind the dish was impressive as he established himself as one of the game's top defensive backstops while flashing some pop from time to time."
"Known for his keen ability to get aboard and some respectable pop on offense in his prime along with his ability to mow runners down on defense, J.T. is a three-time All-Star with a pair of both Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers. Even while well into his 30's, he boasts elite pop times year in and year out when trying to hose runners down (he has never been within worse than the ninety fifth [95th] {!!!!!!!!} percentile in that metric since tracking on Savant began"
J.T. Realmuto is a 34-year-old catcher with a strong defensive and offensive track record. He is a three-time All-Star with two Gold Gloves and two Silver Sluggers. He continues to post elite pop times, never falling below the 95th percentile since 2015. Carlos Narvaez emerged as a top defensive backstop for Boston, while Connor Wong remains a secondary option. Boston's front office has shown interest in Realmuto during early free agency. Realmuto's combination of throwing ability and contact power still carries significant value despite age. A signing would shift Boston's catching depth and likely require a significant financial or trade commitment.
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