US EditionBlue Jays prez expects to extend Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s deal
- Toronto Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro is optimistic about extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract to prevent him from becoming a free agent after the season ends.
- Guerrero is seeking a contract worth $500 million, with reports suggesting the sides are about $50 million apart, according to sources cited by Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
- Shapiro emphasized the importance of keeping Guerrero, stating, 'Vlad wants to play his whole career as a Toronto Blue Jay,' which reflects the goal of building around key players for future success.
- In 2024, Guerrero had a strong performance, achieving a.323 batting average with 30 homers and 103 RBIs, contributing significantly to his team's success, as noted in the detailed performance statistics.
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The Hamilton Spectator
The Record‘Obviamente.’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still wants to stay with the Blue Jays, if the number is right
"Everything is good," the 26-year-old slugger tells the Strar. "I'm just going to focus on the field, I'm going to let my agents do the rest."
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Longview News-Journal
Blue Jays prez expects to extend Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s deal
Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is confident the team will be able to keep star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off the free-agent market when his current contract expires after this season. "I think we're going to sign him.…
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