Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave the Toronto Blue Jays a timeline for an extension. The Blue Jays could not meet his demands, and Vladdy mentioned that he was open to all 30 teams. The slugger will become a free agent after this 2025 season. While there is plenty of time for Toronto to work things out, pressure has mounted on the team to move fast.
Guerrero said that the team fell short of his expectations. He also made it clear that his demands were much lower than those of Juan Soto. The slugger wants to remain north of the border as he’s comfortable being a Blue Jay. Likewise, Ross Atkins said the team is doing their best to retain Vladdy.
However, with other teams becoming early favorites, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has increased his market value. The Blue Jays wanted to retain one of their best players and are now rumored to be closing in with a deal. With the regular season upon us, Toronto is making a smart move by giving Vladdy a decent offer.
Ross Atkins And His Squad Are Ready To Cross The $550 Million Threshold For Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Guerrero never gave an exact number of his demands. Now that the Blue Jays are moving things his way, Vladdy could be the third-highest-paid player in the league. Juan Soto topped it all with the Mets without deferred money.
Shohei Ohtani bagged a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but a whopping $680 million is deferred money. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was evident when he mentioned that he did not want deferred money. The Blue Jays offered the slugger $500 million, which had a lot of deferred money. That was probably one of the biggest reasons for Vladdy to turn it down.
The latest rumors suggest that Guerrero will try to have a Soto-type contract in terms of years. The franchise is looking towards a long-term extension for 14 to 15 years. The contract is believed to be more than $550 million. It’s a wild take, but the team has no other option.
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Rumors suggest that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wants something close to $600 million. Many MLB insiders believe that the Blue Jays will eventually reach that amount. For now, they have crossed the $550 million threshold. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have decided on their White House visit after their World Series win.
