Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays agree on $500 million deal
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Guerrero's $500 million guarantee is the second-largest in MLB history, behind only Juan Soto's $750 million in his deal with the New York Mets.
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The loss of Guerrero – a native Canadian, homegrown talent and franchise pillar – would have devastated the Jays.
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Guerrero inked a 14-year deal worth $500 million to remain north of the border for the next decade and a half.
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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has agreed to a 14-year, $500 million contract extension (via ESPN's Jeff Passan). The deal is the third-largest in MLB history, trailing only New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto ($765 million) and Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani ($700 million).
Gerrit Cole is out for the year after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Luis Gil has yet to make his season debut thanks to a lat strain. Clarke Schmidt is at least nearing his return to the mound after being sidelined with right rotator cuff tendinitis.
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The Toronto Blue Jays face a dilemma whether to retain Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or extend Bo Bichette's contract, both expiring in 2025. With Guerrero Jr