George Springer Signing Massive Deal With Blue Jays

George Springer’s time as a Houston Astro is coming to an end. According to a tweet from MLB insider Jeff Passan with ESPN, the outfielder is inking a massive 6-year, $150 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.

As long as this winter has been for Toronto, in the end the Blue Jays land their top target. A huge get for a team that is on the rise and going to be a threat to the Yankees and Rays in the AL East. @_bkuh_ first said Springer was headed to the Jays.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 20, 2021

George Springer’s deal with the Toronto Blue Jays is for six years and $150 million, as @JonHeyman said. In this market, that is a massive deal. Toronto paid a premium price for a premium player.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 20, 2021

There is still a looming physical that Springer needs to pass, but it otherwise should be a done deal. As Passan points out, this is a big move for the Blue Jays — and it was needed.

Springer has been one of the major driving forces behind Houston’s offensive success over the last four seasons. His 19 postseason home runs sits at fourth all-time, but that only scratches the surface for his importance.

At just 31 years old, Springer still has plenty left in the tank. Good on Toronto for forking over the cash, and good on Springer for landing a much-deserved contract after passing on a one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer from Houston.

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