Royals pursued Anthony Santander prior to Blue Jays signing

MLB rumors: Royals pursued Anthony Santander prior to Blue Jays signing
Major League Baseball free agent Anthony Santander signed with the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason, but another team pursued him aggressively. That team is rumored to be the Kansas City Royals, per The Athletic.
Blue Jays sign Anthony Santander: Contract details, 2025 fantasy impact with move away from Baltimore
The Blue Jays finally land a big name. How does Anthony Santander's arrival impact Toronto's immediate outlook?
Blue Jays sign slugging OF Santander to 5-year deal
The Blue Jays have finally found a finish line with a player who’s made sense all along, agreeing to terms on a five-year deal with outfielder Anthony Santander. The deal was announced by the club late Monday as a five-year,
Blue Jays reach deal with Anthony Santander amid ties to Pete Alonso
The addition of Santander, who hit 44 home runs with the Baltimore Orioles last season, follows the deep-pocketed Jays’ failed pursuits of Shohei Ohtani last offseason and of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Roki Sasaki this winter.
Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander splash includes a lot of deferred money
The Blue Jays’ five-year, $92.5 million deal with slugger Anthony Santander includes $61.75 million in deferred money, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed Thursday. The deferred money brings the present-day, by player’s union’s calculation, down to $68.6 million.
Blue Jays Targeting Two More Hitters After Signing Anthony Santander: Report
The Toronto Blue Jays broke their free agent drought by signing Anthony Santander, but according to a new report they aren't done trying to add to their lineup.
Royals reportedly made three-year offer to free agent Anthony Santander
D espite having the third-worst offense from an outfield last year, the Royals have yet to acquire an outfielder this off-season. But they haven’t been completely sitting on the
Kansas City Royals Reportedly Made Three-Year Offer to Anthony Santander
The now-former Baltimore Orioles slugger signed a five-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason, but not before the Royals officially submitted a three-year bid.
Insider reveals Royals' contract offer to Anthony Santander
The Royals have been searching for a middle-of-the-order bat throughout the offseason. Anthony Santander was evidently one such target.
Royals Made Three-Year Offer To Santander Before Jays Deal
The Royals offered Anthony Santander a three-year contract. Find the details on the offer at MLB Trade Rumors.
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After missing out on other top free agents, Toronto gets an injection of power in the lineup with the switch-hitting slugger.
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After near-misses on big names, Toronto Blue Jays sign OF Anthony Santander
Santander, 30, is coming off of a career year ... behind only Aaron Judge in the American League, and just Judge and Shohei Ohtani in the majors. The switch-hitting outfielder also won his first ...
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Anthony Santander agrees to a $92.5M, 5-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent on Monday, agreeing to a $92.5 million, five-year contract with Anthony Santander ... made a play for Shohei Ohtani last year ...