In Springer, Blue Jays get complete hitter, substantial centre field upgrade Blue Jays voice Dan Shulman joined Lead Off to discuss what they’re getting in George Springer, as an elite player on the field and as a great person off, and why he now expects them to deal one of the fan favourites, maybe Tellez or Gurriel Jr. | January 20, 2021, 9:54 AM January 20, 2021, 9:54 AM First of all, good for George Springer. In signing a six-year, $150-million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays late Tuesday night, the 31-year-old outfielder is finally recouping much of the surplus value he provided the Houston Astros over the first seven years of his remarkable career.