Free agent Anthony Santander's fate with the Toronto Blue Jays has finally been confirmed
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The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to free agent Anthony Santander for quite some time but after talks slowed down recently, it looks like they have began to pick back up in the last 24 hours.
The Blue Jays made an offer to Santanderfor $82 million over 4 years which they did not seem to settle on since at the time he was looking for a longer term, more in the 5-6 year range.
The Blue Jays and Anthony Santander seem to be approaching a deal
Since the contract was offered to Santander, he seemed to has changed his mind about his next contract as he is apparently willing to take a smaller term to receive more per season.
Sources have finally confirmed that discussions between Santander and the Blue Jays have finally picked up again as of yesterday morning and a deal could get done shortly.
The Toronto Blue Jays, who Friday missed out on coveted right-hander Roki Sasaki, were discussing a potential deal with free-agent slugger Anthony Santander, according to two industry sources. -Nicholson-Smith
Talks are believed to have picked up between the sides Friday morning. -Nicholson-Smith
This is great news for the Blue Jays as they ended up missing out on Roki Sasaki yesterday who decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers instead of in Toronto despite the Blue Jays offering more money.
While many believe that Santander might not be able to put up the same numbers as last year, adding him and his hitting power to the lineup will for sure help the Blue Jays offense.
A switch-hitting outfielder who hit a career-best 44 home runs last season, the 30-year-old would provide a middle-of-the-order bat to support Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a lineup that needs the boost. -Nicholson-Smith
Hopefully Ross Atkins is able to get a deal done in the coming days with Santander as it would help salvage the awful off-season they have had.
Source: Sportsnet
Blue Jays discussing deal with power-hitting OF Anthony Santander
Blue Jays discussing deal with power-hitting OF Anthony Santander
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