The Toronto Blue Jays’ superstar first baseman is on the news right now! It looks like the ongoing drama surrounding his contract extensions has finally come to a halt. What looked like a great opportunity for the New York Yankees to get Vladimir Guerrero Jr. turned into a debacle. And it’s surely going to break the hearts of the Yankees as well as their fans. What is it all about then?

Well, as per reports, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has agreed to a blockbuster 14-year, $500 million contract extension for the Toronto Blue Jays. However, the physical is yet pending, and once it is done, the fans will be elated to hear the news, right?

Definitely! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has previously expressed his interest in being with the Blue Jays throughout his career. While many speculated that the Blue Jays might not extend his contract, all the speculations are currently under wraps. Senior writer for The Athletic, Ken Rosenthal, on April 7 made a post on his X handle, stating, “BREAKING: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is in agreement with the Blue Jays on a 14-year, $500M extension, pending physical, sources tell @TheAthletic. Story to come.”

Going by his 2024 performance, the Blue Jays definitely wanted him. In the previous season, Vladdy Jr. had 616 AB, batted at an average of .323, .396 OBP, and .940 OPS, while also posting 30 home runs and 103 RBIs. His statement of “love to stay here my entire career” indicates his love for the team, and he is definitely one of the major reasons behind the Blue Jays’ majority of wins in 2024. Even their president, Mark Shapiro, considers him a legacy player, stressing the importance of extending his contract. AND FINALLY, IT’S DONE.

However, it’s the Toronto Blue Jays who needed him more than anyone else, don’t they?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract extension—a good decision by the Blue Jays?

In the middle of all the chatter and discussions going around, Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has finally broken his silence. While he has left the matter to his agent, who mainly handles all the negotiations, it looks like the Blue Jays have finally gotten hold of him. And honestly, it makes a lot of sense. After years of swinging and missing on big names, locking down a homegrown star feels like a huge win. Sure, the Blue Jays lost out on heavy hitters like Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto this offseason, but betting on one of their own? That’s a move the fans can rally behind.

Also, the contract extension comes with high expectations. Recently, fans gave Vladdy Jr. a standing ovation amid speculation about the Mets pursuing him in free agency and rumors of replacing Pete Alonso. The Blue Jays put those to rest with the extension. Guerrero’s versatility at first base and other corner positions adds flexibility to the team. With his future secured, Vladdy Jr. is set to spend a long career with the Blue Jays and continue to build his legacy.

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