In the last few hours it was announced that New York Mets and Toronto Tiles are the finalists in the contest for the services of George Springer. But one of these teams would be having some advantage over the other. And this is it Tiles, who reportedly offered a $ 100 million, five-year contract to Springer, For the 2021 MLB Season.
MLB journalist and specialist Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Toronto Tiles has made an offer to George Springer for more than $ 100 million, securing for five years within the organization.
It’s no secret that Toronto Tiles has competed with New York Mets to hire Springer, who is a free agent, for the next campaign. This information was confirmed by Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com, who said that these two teams are the ones who have shown “the most significant interest” in the gardener.
The Canadian organization has a team full of youth and the arrival of George Springer, who could already be considered a veteran; would mean contribution of experience as well as leadership on and off the playing field.
Moris added in his report that despite the sum Blue Jays would be offering, Springer would be interested in playing with the New York Mets, as the Connecticut native would be looking to return home.
The 31-year-old George Springer has seven years of MLB experience, all with Houston Stars. He has been an All-Star player on three occasions and a creditor of the Silver Slugger on two. In 2017 he was World Series champion with the Texan organization.