In updating Jays Journal’s earlier story regarding the stunning mega-trade between the Blue Jays and Houston Astros, here is a list of finalized elements of the deal that have surfaced since the initial reports broke:
Complete Package
The Blue Jays will send RHP Aaron Sanchez, RHP Joe Biagini and MiLB OF Cal Stevenson to the Houston Astros for OF Derek Fisher. Both teams have officially announced the deal.
Atkins: “[Fisher] couldn’t fit better”
Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins, in speaking about Fisher joining the organization, told reporters (including the Toronto Star’s Laura Armstrong) that Fisher “couldn’t fit better” with the team’s young core, adding that the Blue Jays have “targeted” him for “a long time”.