After months of anticipation if the Toronto Blue Jays could land their top free agent target, it finally happened as they secured the signing of George Springer.
Springer is a three-time All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger and was the World Series MVP in 2017. Not only is he a power bat for Toronto, Springer’s fielding will have a large impact on the Jays’ defence. He will also fill a hole in Blue Jays’ outfield, one of the club’s longest-running issues.
The 31-year-old has spent his entire career with the Houston Astros. Last year, Springer hit .265 with a .359 on-base percentage, 32 RBIs and 14 home runs during the shortened MLB season. Over seven seasons in the majors, Springer has hit .270/.361/.491 with 174 home runs and 48 stolen bases.
With rumours swirling for several hours, Blue Jays fans waited eagerly in anticipation — and many took to social media to celebrate once the reports were confirmed.
The last outfielder named George to play for the blue jays won MVP I’m just saying
— #FadeForCade (@flawedbutfun) January 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/MaxRoffwarg/status/1351743480016506881
George Springer and Vladdy Jr
— carter beck (@ctrainbeck) January 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/FelixHandsOutLs/status/1351747364491567105
Damn Houston can really lose Harden, Springer, and Watson on the same week https://t.co/6Zm7xbUh0T
— (@RochaTweets) January 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/_rallycap/status/1351740890906243072
I don't remember the last time I was so excited about Jays baseball. I have missed it so very much.
— Victoria (@biaginger) January 20, 2021
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