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Thursday that sent catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies for four players.The Phillies Sonny Gray Jersey , who had been as low as +1600 to win the World Series this offseason, moved to +1200 a few weeks ago thanks to Harper/Machado rumors and +1000 following the trade.Though today is the NBA trade deadline, MLB wanted to get in on the action. With Derek Jeter’s Marlins clearly in full rebuild, they were finally able to reach a deal to trade their last truly valuable major league trade chip by sending catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies.2019 MLB Home Run Odds: Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge Top the ListRead nowIn return, Miami will receive 25-year-old backstop Jorge Alfaro, who was in line to be Philly’s regular catcher, Sixto Sanchez Luis Severino Jersey , Philly’s top prospect and the No. 27 prospect in the MLB, Will Stewart and an international bonus slot. It’s a hefty haul, but the deal undoubtedly makes them much better for the time being.Earlier in the offseason, the Phillies had been as low as +1600 to win the World Series, but that number had improved to +1200 before the trade thanks to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado rumors.Following the deal, they moved to +1000 鈥?second in the National League behind the Dodgers at +800. If they failed to acquire Realmuto or either mega free agent, you’d have likely seen their odds drop back to the +1600 range.The Marlins remained a 150-1 longshot following the trade.Realmuto is not a household name, at least in most households http://www.yankeesfanproshop.com/authentic-giancarlo-stanton-jersey , but you better believe he’s one of the best catchers in baseball?if not the best. Last year, and over the past three seasons, he has been the best in terms of fWAR.He set career marks in several categories in a stellar 2018 campaign that further built up his value:fWAR (4.8), wRC+ (126), home runs (21), RBI (74), OPS (.824)Note that he also only played 125 games, so those counting stats could have been even higher.This marks the third significant position player acquisition this offseason for the Phillies Aaron Judge Jersey , as they already traded for Jean Segura and signed Andrew McCutchen.They’d still like to land one of the superstars, too, which would make their lineup one of the best in the majors. Here’s what it could look like without Harper or Machado.Jean Segura – SSJ.T. Realmuto – CAndrew McCutchen – LFRhys Hoskins – 1BOdubel Herrera – CFNick Williams – RFMaikel Franco – 3BCesar Hernandez – 2BPitcherMany folks in the industry also believe they’d like to sign another pitcher, too. They already signed David Robertson and have been linked to names such as Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel.They’d find themselves among the World Series favorites if all of that fell into place, but who knows what will happen to close out this strange offseason. and tax loopholes for rich guys"In case you missed it:Ten Twins who could be candidates for a contract extension.An update on the Twins farm system.Elsewhere in Twins TerritoryDusten Knight, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos closer, celebrated a save in a very impressive manner.Fangraphs excellent article on Twins farmhand Nick AndersonSI’s power rankings dropped Cleveland down to number 16. One spot below the Twins, and of course Gleyber Torres Jersey , higher than any other AL Central teams.A bunch of hidden things in MLB Logos? I can’t imagine the Twins have anything hidden in theirs, can you?And around the world of baseballThe Royals did us all a favor and put a whuppin on Cleveland.The IRS has created a procedure for teams to claim safe harbor provisions when trading contracts. Basically they made it easier for teams to account for the value of trades. Its a bunch of mumbo-jumbo to me.How about a group of One-hit wonders? Baseball players with one career plate appearance, and one career hit chatted with MLB.com about their short cups of coffee.And the ballplayers who wore #42 before Jackie RobinsonToday’s discussion question:Whats your “hidden talent” you’d like to tell us about?