It’s a new year, and free agency is in full swing, but one big name is still looking for a home: Anthony Santander. This guy had a monster year with the Orioles, smashing a career-high 44 home runs – that’s more than Juan Soto! But despite his power surge, Santander is still waiting for the right offer.
The Orioles have been interested in bringing him back, but they haven’t been able to agree on a deal. It seems like they might be prioritizing other options, like Tyler O’Neil, who they recently signed to a three-year contract. But let’s be real, Santander had a better season than O’Neil last year.
Now, here’s where things get interesting: the Toronto Blue Jays have entered the picture with a four-year offer worth a cool $82 million. That’s a serious chunk of change, and it could be enough to lure Santander away from Baltimore.
The Blue Jays are looking to make a splash this offseason, and they need some more pop in their lineup, especially with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette potentially hitting free agency soon. Santander would be a perfect fit in Toronto, and he could form a dangerous duo with George Springer.
But the Blue Jays aren’t the only team in the mix. The Tigers, Angels, Mets, and Astros are all reportedly interested in Santander. It’s going to be a bidding war, and the Blue Jays will have to step up if they want to land this slugger.
It’s a tough situation for Orioles fans. They don’t want to see their star player go to a division rival, but the Blue Jays might just offer him a deal he can’t refuse. It’s going to be an interesting offseason for Santander, and I can’t wait to see where he ends up.
