A little over a month after the Toronto Blue Jays’ heartbreaking loss in Game 7 of the World Series, George Springer is taking a breather to enjoy “being a dad.”

“Spending time with my kids and my wife and just being normal,” Springer said, describing his offseason days during a Make-A-Wish Foundation event at a downtown Jack Astor’s. “It’s been a lot of being dad, and getting some time away from the game … But it’s been a quick month. It’s already December and spring training will be here before you know it.”

The ball club enjoyed its first return to the Fall Classic in 32 years, and Springer — who joined the Blue Jays in 2021 — praised the team’s “special” bond on-and-off the field this season.

“We just talk all the time … whether I’m on the phone with Daulton (Varsho) or something …

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