On Episode 256 of "Hittin' Season," host John Stolnis breaks down the Phillies' trade of J.T. Realmuto, the unquestioned best catcher in baseball. However, the price was steep, as the Phils say goodbye to Sixto Sanchez and Jorge Alfaro. Phillies beat writer Scott Lauber of
Philly.com breaks down the timeline of the trade, what it means for the pursuit of Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, and how the team now stacks up in a brutally difficult NL East in 2019.
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