When the Blue Jays signed Curtis Granderson to a one year deal worth five million last week, the fan base was somewhat underwhelmed at the idea of bringing in a 37 year old outfielder. The mantra we’ve heard over the last couple of years is that the front office wanted to make the roster younger, faster, and more versatile…. so why Granderson?
There are a few answers to that question, of course. One of the main reasons was payroll flexibility, as it cost the Blue Jays just five million to bring in the power hitting veteran, who they are more than familiar with from his time with the New York Yankees in the AL East.