Vladimir Guerrero Jr announces it is all over with the Toronto Blue Jays
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Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr confirmed during a press conference this morning that the two parties were unable to reach an agreement.
The Blue Jays had been in negotiations with Guerrero for the majority of the off-season and while many thought that a deal would never get done, it looks like he is in Toronto to stay.
The Blue Jays are unable to reach a contract agreement with Vladimir Guerrero Jr
Vladimir Guerrero Jr held a press conference this morning before the start of Spring Training announcing that he was unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Blue Jays.
Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays did not reach an agreement on a contract extension before his Monday-night deadline.
Guerrero stated that the Blue Jays were unwilling to raise their offer as he had his asking price and they have their number but the two parties were too far apart.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tells reporters in Dunedin, Fla. that he did not agree to an extension with the Blue Jays.
"They had their numbers, I had my numbers."
Instead, he's headed for free agency after the season at age 26.
"They had their numbers, I had my numbers."
Instead, he's headed for free agency after the season at age 26.
The Blue Jays star also added that he has no plan on talking about an extension during the season and will be waiting for next off-season to discuss a new deal with the Blue Jays and all other teams.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he does not plan to negotiate a potential contract extension in-season, paving the way for him to reach free agency in November.
Blue Jays fans unfortunately received this heartbreaking news this morning that most hoped would not be the case.
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