In the end, despite all the grumbling and complaints about the low season, George Springer will receive his money. The biggest contract in the history of Toronto Blue Jays, a six-year, $ 150 million deal, according to Jeff Passan, was just the second $ 100 million deal the franchise delivered.
Blue Jays have been trying to spend money out of season, but it is often difficult to attract free agents to Toronto. Kiley McDaniel’s free agent ratings predicted a $ 108 million contract for Springer for four years, so he basically matched that annual amount, with just a few more years added. For the money, the Blue Jays are getting one of baseball’s best central defenders, albeit with some risk involved, as the contract takes Springer from the 31 to 36 year seasons.
First, Springer brings power – 39 home runs in just 122 games in 2019 and 14 HRs in 51 games in 2020 – and positive defensive metrics.