- Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:21 pm
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Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s looming free agency a ticking time bomb for the Blue Jays? He’s set a negotiation deadline for Spring Training, a mere month away, and the reported gap between his ask and the Jays’ offer is substantial. Is half a billion dollars too much for a player of his caliber, or is he worth every penny?
Even if an extension gets done, can the Jays build a contender around him? Their interest in players like Flaherty, Santander, and Alonso suggests they’re trying, but is it enough to lift them from the AL East cellar? What moves do they absolutely need to make to be competitive in 2025?
If no extension is reached, is trading Guerrero before Opening Day the right move, even if it means sacrificing a potential playoff run this year? Or are they better off seeing how the season plays out and revisiting a trade at the deadline, even if it means a lower return? What kind of package would justify trading a player of Guerrero’s talent? Could they get a haul bigger than the Padres got for Soto?
What about the teams reportedly interested in Guerrero, like the Mets? Are they a realistic landing spot, and what would they be willing to give up? Which other teams might emerge as contenders for his services?
Weigh in with your predictions and analysis. What's the most likely outcome of this saga, and what's the best course of action for the Blue Jays?
Even if an extension gets done, can the Jays build a contender around him? Their interest in players like Flaherty, Santander, and Alonso suggests they’re trying, but is it enough to lift them from the AL East cellar? What moves do they absolutely need to make to be competitive in 2025?
If no extension is reached, is trading Guerrero before Opening Day the right move, even if it means sacrificing a potential playoff run this year? Or are they better off seeing how the season plays out and revisiting a trade at the deadline, even if it means a lower return? What kind of package would justify trading a player of Guerrero’s talent? Could they get a haul bigger than the Padres got for Soto?
What about the teams reportedly interested in Guerrero, like the Mets? Are they a realistic landing spot, and what would they be willing to give up? Which other teams might emerge as contenders for his services?
Weigh in with your predictions and analysis. What's the most likely outcome of this saga, and what's the best course of action for the Blue Jays?