Free agent outfielder George Springer has signed a six-year, $150 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays making him the highest paid player in franchise history.
Springer, a native of Connecticut, has spent his entire professional career with the Houston Astros signing with the team as a first round draft pick in 2011 reaching the big club in 2014. The pinnacle career came in 2017 when he was named World Series MVP with 5 HR. Of course, this MVP has been tainted in the wake of the Astros' sign stealing scandal. The 31-year old centerfielder was named to the NL All-Star Team between 2017-2019. In 51 games during the COVID shortened 2020 season, Springer hit .265 with 14 HR and 32 RBI.
Although the New York Mets were interested in Springer's services, the Jays were the frontrunner from the get go. Springer is expected to hit leadoff and play centerfield for the Jays. He enters the 2021 season with 832 hits for a lifetime batting average of .270 with 174 HR and 458 RBI. It will be interesting to see if Springer can be successful without the benefit of an Astros uniform and having to play on the up and up.
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