‘What I said is the way I feel’: Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. addresses contract comments
Amid a trying season for both Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays, the franchise first baseman is standing by some viral comments he recently made during an interview with Spanish podcaster Veronica Batista. During the episode, which will be released fully on Oct. 4, Guerrero was asked about his 2026 struggles in the first season of his […]
Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. addressed contract-related comments from a recent interview on Wednesday. During an interview with Spanish podcaster Veronica Batista, Guerrero expressed that his contract with the team was based on his past performance, not future expectations. The 27-year-old admitted that his struggles this year, including a .263/.335/.360 season, have led to frustration and disappointment, both personally and for the team.
Despite the criticism, Guerrero remains committed to the Blue Jays, stating that he will continue to work hard in the off-season to improve. He acknowledged that not all fans support him during tough times, but those who do are his "real fans." Guerrero has not regretted his comments, emphasizing that his words reflect his genuine feelings about the situation.
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