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Phillies’ looming extension talks with J.T. Realmuto: Breaking down the factors

Both sides are motivated to make a deal and seem to realize it will take a record-setting annual salary to make it happen. Still, it figures to be a challenge.

Regardless of the outcome of J.T. Realmuto's arbitration hearing on Wednesday, it might be challenging for the Phillies to lock him up to a contract extension.
Regardless of the outcome of J.T. Realmuto's arbitration hearing on Wednesday, it might be challenging for the Phillies to lock him up to a contract extension.Read moreDAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer