After nearly trading for Dylan Cease at the MLB trade deadline, many were quick to circle the Houston Astros as the team to sign him this offseason. Once the Astros announced that they had hired former Chicago White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz, the Cease smoke grew even thicker. That was, until the Toronto Blue Jays swooped in and signed the former San Diego Padres' ace to a massive deal.
Cease has signed a seven-year deal worth $210 million. It's a stunning figure, considering many were of the belief that former Astros' starting pitcher Framber Valdez was the top arm on the free-agent market.