Report: Blue Jays, George Springer closing in on contract

Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Sportsnet Central with Faizal Khamisa to discuss the newest signing of the Toronto Blue Jays and what the latest is on free agent George Springer.

The Toronto Blue Jays are closing in on signing star outfielder George Springer, MLB Network's Joel Sherman reports.

Sherman adds that while a deal between the two sides is not done, "optimism is strong."

Springer, 31, is widely considered the best free agent hitter on the market and one of the outfielders in baseball. He joins the Jays after spending his entire seven-year career with the Houston Astros and brings three All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards and a World Series MVP award on his resume.

Last season with Houston he hit .265/.359/.540 with 14 home runs and 32 RBIs.

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