Blue Jays sign George Springer to a 6 year, $150M deal

[DigitalRock]

Shad up

Lick my balls.

[Krylian]

Dude who gives a f*** anymore lol

 

You can remove 'anymore'. No one should ever have given a f***.

[Deadpool]

@the_ironsheik

 

THE GEORGE SPRINGER COME TO ONE OF MY FAVOURITE CITY THE TORONTO BUBBA

 

One of the best Twitter follows pushing for Springer to Toronto. I can dig this.

 

[Jays24]

Feels like the only thing that can screw this up is if the Mets up their offer in the last minute. Moment of truth is coming up...

[Norman]

Latest On George Springer, Blue Jays

 

By Steve Adams | January 19, 2021 at 8:55pm CDT

 

8:55pm: The “sense” is that Toronto is “gaining some momentum” in its attempt to sign Springer, Heytman tweets. The Blue Jays appear to be the front-runners to reel in Springer, who Heyman notes could get upward of $125MM on his contract, but the Mets aren’t out yet.

 

9:58am: The Blue Jays are believed to be “making a push” to bring free-agent outfielder George Springer into the fold, Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet report. The two sides were expected to reconnect early this week, per the report. In a related note, MLB.com’s Jon Morosi tweeted yesterday that Springer “could” make a decision by the end of the week. While that’s certainly not the most concrete phrasing, its juxtaposition with the Sportsnet update seems to suggest that Springer’s market is heating up with under a month until Spring Training is set to begin.

 

Earlier this month, SNY’s Jim Duquette said in a television segment that the Jays had offered Springer a five-year deal that checked in south of his $150MM asking price. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman pegged the offer in the $115MM range yesterday (video link), noting that the Mets’ best offer has been believed to be in that same ballpark.

 

The Springer market has been characterized as a two-horse race for weeks now, and Toronto’s primary competition in Queens has already spent aggressively to acquire Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco, James McCann and Trevor May (in addition to retaining Marcus Stroman via qualifying offer). Whether the Mets would cross the luxury-tax barrier in order to sign Springer remains to be seen. Multiple reports over the past few weeks have suggested that Springer’s preference is to play close to his home in New Britain, Conn., but Davidi and Nicholson-Smith write that Springer’s interest in the Jays is “genuine,” with geography posing a minimal obstacle.

 

In terms of payroll capacity, the Jays have a relatively clean slate moving forward. Toronto has just shy of $68MM committed to 10 players for the 2021 season, and they’ll of course need to round out their roster with pre-arbitration players earning somewhere in the vicinity of the league minimum. The club has just $35MM in guaranteed contracts on the books in 2022 and $36MM in 2023, with zero dollars in guarantees beginning in 2024.

 

The Blue Jays’ front office has spoken openly about its desire to add top-tier talent this winter as the organization continues a shift from a rebuilding mode to a win-now mindset. Last year’s signing of Hyun Jin Ryu set a precedent for acquiring high-end talent, and the Jays are known to have had interest in virtually every top free agent and trade candidate on this year’s market.

 

Thus far, that hasn’t resulted in much actual talent acquisition. Toronto has signed rebound candidates Robbie Ray and Tyler Chatwood, and they’re reportedly meeting with right-hander Kirby Yates today as the two sides inch closer to a potential agreement. But the Jays have also finished as a runner-up on several notable targets, including DJ LeMahieu and Lindor.

 

At this point, Springer appears to be the team’s priority among the market’s remaining big fish, though if he spurns their interest and lands with the Mets or an unexpected suitor, the Jays could intensify their pursuit of J.T. Realmuto and/or Trevor Bauer.

[Deadpool]

Feels like the only thing that can screw this up is if the Mets up their offer in the last minute. Moment of truth is coming up...

 

Well, if the rumour is true that it's "done pending a physical", then there's nothing the Mets can do anymore...

[max silver]

Feels like the only thing that can screw this up is if the Mets up their offer in the last minute. Moment of truth is coming up...

 

Jays missing out on Springer at this point would feel worse than the Darvish and Ervin Santana scenarios combined.

[Krylian]

Well, if the rumour is true that it's "done pending a physical", then there's nothing the Mets can do anymore...

 

The physical is the only thing that can screw this up.

[Krylian]

Sounding more and more like Dick Fiasco is our Dark Knight.

[glory]

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Here's hoping in a cpl days we dont get bombarded with memes of Kawhi laughing due to all these rumours!

[DigitalRock]

Source: #BlueJays and George Springer in agreement, pending physical

[connorp]

I still don’t think it’s that big of a deal if they don’t land Springer. Depending on the length and the dollars, it could be a good thing to avoid. There are other ways to improve the team that don’t involve a potential albatross contract in years 3-6.

 

Youre looking to be the new board wet blanket?

[Abomination]

I still don’t think it’s that big of a deal if they don’t land Springer. Depending on the length and the dollars, it could be a good thing to avoid. There are other ways to improve the team that don’t involve a potential albatross contract in years 3-6.

 

Springer's profile should age pretty gracefully. There's always risk in a FA contract, but I doubt it's one that we'll regret.

[DigitalRock]

[Jays24]

 

This is getting too real...

[G-Snarls]

[saskjayfan]

So our payroll is 70 plus 8 for Yates and Chatwood brings us to 78. Springer adds 25. That brings us to 103. You can't really stop if you get Springer. 30 for Bauer and 12 for Paxton. 145 plus 7 for league mins and your at 152. Giddy up lets roll!

[Angrioter]

Jays y George Springer están llegando a un acuerdo contractual. Examen físico en proceso.

[connorp]

 

Well “closing in isn’t “signed” but still positive news

[Jays24]

Jays y George Springer están llegando a un acuerdo contractual. Examen físico en proceso.

 

You can say that again lol

[G-Snarls]

Bigger and bigger names adding credibility

[max silver]

I still don’t think it’s that big of a deal if they don’t land Springer. Depending on the length and the dollars, it could be a good thing to avoid. There are other ways to improve the team that don’t involve a potential albatross contract in years 3-6.

 

If this only takes 5 years as expected I think the contract should provide plenty of value through it's duration. This is likely nothing like the crazy contracts of yesteryear handed out to the likes of Cano and Pujols that ran for 10 years and took the players into their late 30's/early 40's. Springer is young enough that he shouldn't turn into a pumpkin overnight.

[Dr. Dinger]

Please god yes.

[jaysguy44]

This would be absolutely fantastic

[Jimcanuck]

Official announcement will be just prior to 45's departure.

[glory]

[Orgfiller]

 

This is the first actual reputable reporter to weigh in on this. Rosenthal is saying it's a 70% chance of happening based on how close the negotiations are. Still not convinced until the contract is actually signed.

[Carlos Danger]

official announcement will be just prior to 45's departure.

 

wtf?

[TBJ12]

What is this 70% s***? Really hoping Ken is just playing it safe.