Mets Trade Rumors: Analyzing the trio the Marlins want for J.T. Realmuto

Recent New York Mets trade rumors have named a trio of Amazins as the desired pieces in a possible J.T. Realmuto deal. Which of the three is most realistic?

Hopefully, instead of sitting around waiting for actual baseballs to move, you’ve been up to your neck in offseason MLB news. New York Mets trade rumors have captivated a nation over the last week-plus with the trade for Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz making a loud statement to the rest of the league.

More recent Mets trade rumors have consistently suggested they are heavily interested in Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. Aren’t we all? Realmuto is undeniably one of the best overall catchers in the game. As such, the asking price is hefty.

According to multiple Mets trade rumors, the Marlins would want Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo, or Amed Rosario in the deal. Depending on who reported it, they may even want two of them.

We can debate forever who they should and should not sacrifice for Realmuto. I’ll limit it to just this page.

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Michael Conforto

Do you trade a guy who ended the previous season on fire for a huge upgrade at catcher? I don’t think you do it quite yet. Conforto is the best power hitter the Mets have right now. He also won’t turn 26 until March.

I think we need to see one more year from Scooter to determine whether he’s an untouchable or not. I also don’t believe the Marlins are all that interested in him either other than to flip him in a year or two somewhere else. Conforto is arbitration eligible this winter, meaning he’s about to start earning some more serious coin and is nearer to free agency than I believe Miami would like.

Brandon Nimmo

It’s interesting to see Nimmo’s name appear in trade rumors as a possible headliner in such a big deal. A year ago, he was a fourth outfielder at best. Now he’s arguably the most beloved player on the team other than maybe Jacob deGrom.

Nimmo is a reasonable chip for the Marlins to have interest in. Again, he’s not really the type of player I think the Marlins would want unless a lot of good prospects are involved. Mets fans overvalue him, as they should. He’s their guy.

Amed Rosario

Rosario seems to me like the one MLB player the Marlins could really desire in a Realmuto deal. He’s young, plays shortstop, and is the furthest away from getting heavy paychecks.

The issue for New York is whether or not they truly believe Rosario is capable of living up to the hype. Only two years ago, he was viewed as one of the best prospects in baseball. Thus far in his young MLB career, he has shown his many warts far too frequently. Nevertheless, he’s a guy the Marlins could stay patient with for another year or two as he develops.

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The Mets can chase Realmuto all winter long. More Mets trade rumors suggesting the same should pop up along the way. I do think he gets traded. However, he’s not bound for Flushing anytime soon.