The Toronto Blue Jays have been engaged in contract negotiations with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but a deal hasn’t been reached yet. Guerrero’s current contract is set to expire after the 2025 season, and both parties have expressed interest in extending his stay with the team
*Contract Negotiations*
– Guerrero and the Blue Jays have had differing opinions on his contract value, with Guerrero reportedly seeking around $500 million for 14 years.
– The Blue Jays have made several offers, but a gap remains between the two sides, with their most recent offer reportedly around $400-450 million with deferrals.
– Guerrero has expressed his desire to play his entire career with the Blue Jays, and the team has stated they want to keep him as a “true legacy player”.
*Potential Trade Rumors*
– If a contract extension isn’t reached, there’s speculation that the Blue Jays might trade Guerrero Jr. to another team, potentially in a blockbuster deal involving multiple players and prospects.
– Some fans and analysts believe the Blue Jays should make a move to trade Guerrero Jr. if a contract extension can’t be agreed upon, to acquire valuable assets and build for the future
*Current Season and Future Plans*
– Despite the contract uncertainty, Guerrero Jr. has been playing for the Blue Jays this season, and the team is hoping to make a deep playoff run.
– Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro has expressed confidence that they’ll be able to reach a deal with Guerrero Jr. in the future
