Blue Jays Lock Up Vladimir Guerrero Jr With 14-Year $500 Million Extension
Some felt that Boston might make an attempt to grab him. While others surmised one of the New York teams could possibly be the ones to scoop up the Toronto star in free agency. However, now Vladdy will be staying put and loyal to the franchise he has called “home” for several seasons. Yes, the Blue Jays lock up Vladimir Guerrero Jr with a 14-Year $500 million extension.
Jeff Passan and Ken Rosenthal dropped a late Sunday bomb revealing that the Bluejays and Vladimir had come to an agreement at long last. Right before the season began it was confirmed that both parties had talked and that Guerrero Jr. wanted around half a billion. Toronto was determined not to lose their guy and continued to keep lines of communication open. Despite contract talks continuously failing. Since the team and Vladdy by all accounts were around $100 million apart from each during negotiations.
Furthermore, getting an extension done as the 2025 season is now under way, is also a complete 180 from how things were going just weeks ago. Vladdy had told the media he wasn’t really wanting to negotiate anything in-season. However, he had a number in his head and obviously the Blue Jays (in time), were able to match it.
Ken Rosenthal was the first to break the contract extension news. He states,
“BREAKING: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in agreement with Blue Jays on 14-year, $500M extension, pending physical, sources tell The Athletic. Story to come.
The deal includes no deferrals. Guerrero’s extension is great for Jays and top free agents – and will no doubt heighten labor tensions.”
Blue Jays Lock Up Vladimir Guerrero Jr With 14-Year $500 Million Extension
ESPN’s Jeff Passan also hopped into the conversation. Breaking down the historical significance of the deal as well. Passan confirms,
“First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. A monumental, no-deferral deal to keep the homegrown star in Toronto for the rest of his career.
The Blue Jays wanted for years to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. It wound up taking the third-biggest deal in MLB history to get it done. After big free agent misses, Toronto finally closed on a beloved player.”
Yes, Toronto gets to retain their star. They worked tirelessly and got the deal done. And Guerrero Jr. got the money he felt he deserved. Now, Vladdy can work on his next goal. Win a World Series.
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