TORONTO – Star Spreader George Springer signed a six-year, $ 150 million contract with Toronto Blue Jays yesterday to be the most prominent free agent ever to reach an agreement this season.
Springer, who turned 31 in September, got the biggest deal in Blue Jays history. The previous mark was from Vernon Wells, who signed with Toronto in 2006 for seven years and $ 126 million.
Because he stamped his signature on the agreement, Springer received a $ 10 million bonus, to be paid within 30 days. He will earn $ 22 million this year, $ 28 million in 2022 and $ 22.5 million in each of the last four seasons.
The contract includes a provision that limits trade. Springer will be able to define each year a list of eight teams to which he could not be transferred without his consent.
You will also receive a hotel suite during your tours.
The ranger will receive bonuses of $ 150,000 if he is named MVP, 125,000 for finishing second in the vote, 100,000 for finishing third, 75,000 for fourth and 50,000 for fifth.
He would receive $ 50,000 every time he is chosen for the All-Star game, if he is the most valuable player in the world series, if he wins a gold glove or if he is awarded the silver bat. He would also earn 25,000 if he was named Championship Series MVP.
“When you hire a guy like George Springer, we all think, ‘Perfect, great,'” said Kirby Yates, the new pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. “It’s just interesting to be part of a team that’s really trying to reach next level. “.
Three-time All-Star, Springer has spent seven years in Houston. He was named the most valuable player in the 2017 World Series when the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in a maximum of seven games for the only title in their history.
Springer hit .265 with 14 homers and 32 RBIs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. He received a proportional salary of 7,777,778, instead of the $ 21 million originally considered.
Springer is a .270 hitter career, with 174 run runs and 48 RBIs. In 2019, he posted the best numbers of his career, with 39 home runs and 96 RBIs.
Springer will join a young Blue Jays core, which includes Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Toronto had 32-28 last season and finished third in the AL East, behind the Tampa Bay and New York Yankees.
The Blue Jays made the postseason and were swept 2-0 in the first round by the Rays.