Apparently George Springer did a good job convincing the Blue Jays to sign his former teammate. with Astros, Michael Brantley. According to various sources Toronto management and the left fielder have reached a three-year deal. The left-handed bat became a free agent after two seasons in the Houston uniform.
After Brantley’s signing, the Blue Jays will try to compete strongly in the AL East after adding two very good elements to the attack. It should be remembered that the Blue Jays office has been very quiet in the transfer market, but in recent hours the board of directors has given two authoritarian blows following the takeover of Springer and Brantley, not to mention relievers Kirby Yates and Tyler Chatwood .
Brantley was one of the best hitters in his Major League-career and since his power developed in 2014, he has been one of the best hitters in the hitter’s box. In a few seasons with the Houston Astros, he had an excellent participation with an average attacking line of: .309 / .370 / .497, including 27 home runs and 112 RBI’s.
Current Blue Jays president of operations Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins are old acquaintances of Brantley, both of whom had a lot to do with bringing the left ranger to Cleveland when he was part of that change from CC Sabathia to the Brewers.