Four contenders are closing in on Vladimir Guerrero's Jr
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Now that Vladimir Guerrero junior's self-imposed deadline has passed with no contract extension, a list of four teams have emerged as a possible landing spot for the young superstar as the Blue Jays prepare for their new season.
According to Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer, there are 4 contending teams that will likely attempt to acquire Guerrero's services especially if the Blue Jays fall out of contention prior to the July trade deadline.
Trade likely if contract extension conditions do not change
The likelihood that the Toronto Blue Jays will trade Guerrero junior at the July trade deadline will likely occur if the team is not in a position for the playoffs and may need to sell off some of their assets.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. when asked if the Yankees have a shot at him in free agency: «Every team, all 30 teams, are going to have the opportunity to sit down with [me], to talk to me. I'm OK with everything. It's in the past.»
Rymer explains that the Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners and the San Francisco Giants will likely attempt to bring Guerrero junior into the roster.
"Both as a trade candidate and as a free agent, Guerrero is destined to frustrate teams' valuation models," Rymer wrote. "He has a history of inconsistency, and the broader history of bat-first, right-handed-hitting, right-handed-throwing first basemen is not great. Then again, he's also in his mid-20s, and his average output for the last four years consists of a .293 average, a .887 OPS, and 34 home runs.
We love you Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Regardless of what happens after 2025, Guerrero is the kind of guy who could entirely change a franchise's sightlines. Even a middling contender could put its eye on the World Series with him aboard for October." Zachary Rymer
Blue Jays prepare for Grapefruit League and Opening Day
Despite all the noise around Guerrero junior, the Blue Jays are preparing for grapefruit league which has begun with their 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. The team is getting a good look at its depth from pitching through hitting to see where they stand as opening day closes in.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 25 years old. He is going to be an MVP candidate this summer, and will almost certainly be in a different uniform in 2026. The Blue Jays are one of the most dysfunctional, nonsensical organizations in all of baseball.
As many feel that this issue with Guerrero junior is closed, as the season begins and if the Jays start off hot, there's always a possibility someone may pick up the phone and see if a deal can be done even if they've stated the door is closed.
The Blue Jays will be back on the field on Sunday February 23rd as they will be at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers to play against the Boston Red Sox. First pitch will be at 1:05 PM eastern.
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