The Toronto Blue Jays’ All-Star first baseman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., had a very interesting contract.
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In a recent interview, Guerrero Jr. mocked the Blue Jays’ contract assessment, as reported by Julia Stumbaugh of Bleacher Report:
In an interview with Abriendo Sports (translated by Héctor Gómez), Guerrero stated, “What they offered me is not even close to what I’m looking for,” according to Stumbaugh.
According to Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, Guerrero told Abriendo Sports that if the Blue Jays grant his wishes, he is “ready to go” on signing a long-term contract.”
The Blue Jays’ hånd, men’s Guerrero Jr. Naermer, is a UFA.
Guerrero Jr. is one of MLB’s best first basemen. The 25-year-old show-stopper was honoured with the 2022 Gold Glove Award and won the Silver Slugger Award twice. In 2021, he also topped the MLB in home runs. The six-year veteran most recently hit 30 home runs and 103 RBIs while slashing.323/.396/.544. Guerrero Jr., who excels at the plate at the three-slot, is anticipated to fetch a substantial amount of money on the open market when he becomes a free agent following the 2025 season.
The nonpareil talent, who recently earned $19.9 million on a one-year contract with the Blue Jays ahead of the 2024 season, is already among the most paid players at his position. According to Spotrac, he will make $28.8 million for the 2025 campaign. He’s not letting that limit how much he’s seeking on his next contract, though.
The Blue Jays will need to determine whether or not to fulfil Guerrero Jr.’s wish and incur significant costs for a follow-up offer. According to Spotrac, Toronto has $136.89 million booked for the upcoming season and a predicted payroll table of 193.09 million. They might still make less than $250 million in payroll while keeping him at about the $30 million average yearly value he’s going to seek. Guerrero Jr. is open to going back. Once again, the ball is in Toronto’s court.
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