Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins speaks on the decision to sign Jeff Hoffman
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The Toronto Blue Jays signed Jeff Hoffman last night and GM Ross Atkins spoke on the decision to sign him while also speaking on how excited their are to have him.
The Blue Jays made a surprising signing late last night as they agreed to terms on a three year deal worth $33 million with former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jeff Hoffman.
Blue Jays Gm Ross Atkins speaks on signing pitcher Jeff Hoffman
The announcement was made late last night that the Blue jays closed on a three year deal with Hoffman and it did not take too long for GM Ross Atkins to speak on the signing.
Atkins stated that he is very excited to add Hoffman to the Blue Jays bullpen and he believes he will instantly make them better with his arsenal and strike throwing ability.
Ross Atkins on the #BlueJays signing Jeff Hoffman:
«We are excited to add Jeff to our bullpen. His arsenal, strike throwing, and ability to miss bats against all types of hitters is elite and will undoubtedly make us better. Jeff will get an opportunity to close games for us..."
«We are excited to add Jeff to our bullpen. His arsenal, strike throwing, and ability to miss bats against all types of hitters is elite and will undoubtedly make us better. Jeff will get an opportunity to close games for us..."
Many believed that Hoffman would become the Blue jays main closer next season but it looks like Atkins plans on using him as just a reliever but did state he will have the opportunity to close games.
Jeff Hoffman will get the opportunity to close games for Blue Jays, GM Ross Atkins says via statement. «We are excited to add Jeff to our bullpen.»
It's the biggest financial commitment the Blue Jays have made to a reliever in 10 off-seasons under Mark Shapiro and Atkins.
It's the biggest financial commitment the Blue Jays have made to a reliever in 10 off-seasons under Mark Shapiro and Atkins.
This is the largest contract Atkins has given to a relief pitcher in his 10 seasons with the team which is hopefully showing that he is finally willing to start spending money.
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