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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Puts MLB on Notice With Strong Seven-Word Message at Blue Jays Camp

Guerrero credits offseason roster upgrades and a positive mindset for his optimism, expecting a more enjoyable and competitive 2026 season with the Blue Jays.

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said, 'We acquired great players, I think this will be more fun,' speaking through interpreter Hector Lebron at Blue Jays spring training on Monday.
  • After the Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Guerrero sat alone in the Rogers Centre dugout and the front office added Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto but lost Bo Bichette.
  • Postseason numbers show Guerrero's momentum, as he hit.397 with eight home runs and said, `I think we're very capable.`
  • Manager John Schneider said at the first full workout Monday, `The main message is we're not defending anything`, outlining a clear attack plan for the 2026 season.
  • Guerrero's status as the franchise face after Bichette's departure boosts Toronto's 2026 hopes, with optimism driven by his postseason success and the front office's aggressive moves.
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DUNEDIN, Florida, USA (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the last person to leave the Toronto dugout after the Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in last fall's World Series because the Dominican slugger wanted that to be the moment he turned the page. The Blue Jays' first full day of spring training brought clarity to that plan on Monday. “When I left, I felt like I had faced reality, and all I could say to myself was simply thank God for the…

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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