(TORONTO) — The most anticipated free agency decision of the winter is officially off the board. The Toronto Blue Jays have landed superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker, agreeing to a massive 11-year, $405 million contract that instantly resets the franchise’s championship window and positions the team as the new powerhouse in the American League. Tucker, 29, …

Taking a look at Jerar Encarnacion’s career stats, you might be wondering what is so important about a 28-year-old depth piece, and why the SF Giants need to make sure he’s back in the organization next year.

Every offseason has its rumor that refuses to die — the one that begins as a whisper, grows into a murmur, and eventually becomes loud enough that even the people trying not to listen can’t help but hear it. This winter, in St. Louis, that rumor has a name. And a contract. And a price tag that still makes fans blink twice when they see it in print.

It’s been nearly 11 months since the Texas Rangers dealt their Gold Glove, Silver Slugger first baseman to the Washington Nationals. Now, he’s up for grabs this