Toronto Blue Jays -star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes for a free agency, where the Star Slugger announced that he did not close a deal about a new contract with his current team before his deadline on Monday.
The first Honkman, 25, will now cause a huge race for his signature at the end of the season – especially in the aftermath of Juan Sotos $ 765 million to the New York Mets.
“They had their number; I had my songs, “said Guerrero on Tuesday. “We have not received an agreement.
“This is things, as I always say. Things happen. The last few days, the front office, my lawyers, my agents met. Both parties tried, but we could clearly not get an agreement. '
Asked if the Blue Jays came close to the offer that he had in mind, Guerrero just said, “No.”
He continued: 'Listen, I want to be here. I want to be a blue Jay for the rest of my career, but it's a free agency, it's business, I will have to listen to 29 more teams. '
“They had their songs, I had my songs.”
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. confirms that he and the Blue Jays have not reached an agreement on a contract extension before his deadline on Monday evening. pic.twitter.com/97ci90eosv
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Toronto Blue Jays -star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract discussions have been demolished
The 25-year-old said that the Blue Joys is not close to reaching the figures he had in mind
ESPN says that the Blue Jays can consider acting Guerrero, but for the time being they prefer to start with him and reconsider the trade theadline of July.
The Blue Jays have their first full training on Tuesday, while trying to rebuild after the latter end in a competitive East in 2024.
But now the status of their star man will inevitably dominate the early stages of spring training.
At 25, Guerrero is already a four-fold all-star. The son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero hit 30 home runs last season and ended with a count of 103 RBIs.
And the shadow of his father can loom about what Guerrero then concludes.
“A winning team, that's what I will look for in a free desk,” he said. 'As you know, my father played for many years. He never won a World Series. My personal goal is to win a World Series and to give the ring to my father. '
However, Guerrero hinted that the Blue Jays are still standing in front of the line when they decide to meet the number he wants.
“To be honest with you, I will not close the door if it is a realistic offer,” he said Tuesday.
Guerrero Jr. said he would listen to every interested team as soon as he enters a free desk
But it sounds like the two parties still have a long way to go.
The Blue Jays start the season on March 27 against Al East Rivals Baltimore Orioles in Toronto.
Their first spring training match is against the New York Yankees in Florida on Saturday.
