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George Springer s barely played for the Blue Jays. Blake Snell s off to a snail-like start for the Padres. And the number of imaginary rats/raccoons/possums at Citi Field nearly mirrors Francisco Lindor s home run total.
It’s way too soon to call these offseason moves busts, and it’s way too soon to call the ones that have worked out brilliant. But once again this year, we’ve seen some subtle transactions reap early rewards for clubs.
Here are 10 players whose change of team didn’t garner a ton of attention and who have exceeded expectations so far.
Mike Fiers glad to return to A s after long free-agent wait: It was scary
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FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 file photo, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (50) throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in Denver. Right-hander Mike Fiers is staying put with the Oakland Athletics, reaching agreement on a $3.5 million, one-year contract Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)Jack Dempsey / Associated Press
This offseason was not Mike Fiers’ first foray into free agency, but it was the longest the right-hander has spent on the open market as a major-leaguer.
Amid a slow winter across baseball following the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Fiers was one of many free agents without a team for months. He remained officially unsigned until Tuesday, when the A’s announced his return on a one-year deal that is for $3.5 million. Fiers, 35, was candid when asked about his offseason experience Thurs
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