The Scary TRUTH About Vladimir Guerrero Jr. And His Future...

Recent Toronto Blue Jays news revealed that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is great for Vlad, but a lot of Blue Jays fans were wondering... why did this arb happen in the first place. With two years left on his contract with the Toronto blue jays, Vlad's future with the team is anything but certain at this point. In this video we breakdown what may be going on behind the scenes with the Toronto blue jays and Guerrero and discuss why this upcoming year is so important to him.
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[@mcfarlac1]

I agree. If Vladdy could consistently put up numbers like 2021 then I would consider him a franchise player, without a doubt. Let’s hope for a bounce back this year.

[@Flexb123]

Hitting over .1000ops every season is super rare. That 2021 season was one of the best jays season in history. Bautista had 2 of those, Delgado had only 2, Olerud had 1, Donaldson's MVP season he didn't even hit .1000 ops. That said, Vlad has more of those in his for sure and a kid with his skill and talent shouldn't be hitting under .800 ops like last season. If he gets back to taking the ball to right field for hits and HRs, I think that's a sign he's back. He hit a ton of OPPOS in 2021 and hits also that way, something he barely did last season, especially oppo HRs. I think he had 2-3 only.

[@jovanovskiguitar4394]

The 2021 season was the last season with the juiced baseball's. No one mentions this but this is the main reason for Vlad's supposed drop off

[@brooklynwagner7116]

I’d extend bo cause I think he’s always been decent in both areas of the game and with vlad hate to say it but if he can’t bounce back trade him and get a massive pkg back if you can

[@BlueJaysToday]

Bo has been incredibly consistent his whole time with the Jays, just a solid player overall

[@angelwirelivecom]

Blue Jays were sending Vlady a message by taking him to arbitration. It wasn't about the money. Jays were saying to Vlady that he hasn't been holding his end up and that more is expected of him. I hope Vlady rises to the challenge. I agree with management.

[@robertma2146]

This year is his pivotal season... if he doesn’t excel, he’s not the franchise guy...

[@BlueJaysToday]

I tend to agree with you there

[@k.n.v.b1113]

thanks again boys

[@rogermacleod9361]

Jays moved the fences in so Vlad could hit 45 cheap HRs and they could pretend he's an Aaron Judge. Jays front office plays fans for suckers, and it works.

[@robertspencer4009]

Vladdy has to start playing baseball. Get rid of the 30 second hesitation home run trot. Wipe off some of that mustard. Hey it’s not all about Vladdy you are a Blue Jay.

[@greglongphee2034]

Hope it includes him actually growing up...

[@mcfarlac1]

@BlueJaysToday have you guys considered doing some polls on your channel? I’d be really curious what other people on the channel are thinking about (2024 outlook, Cody B, Davis Schneider, JT signing). I see comments but it would be interesting to see the numbers and general consensus on things.

[@BlueJaysToday]

Great idea man, we’ll take a look into that! 😄

[@mcfarlac1]

@@BlueJaysToday 👍 😃 👍

[@markp8948]

Hope he has a good year and we move him next off season for a good return. Personally I rather have BO. Shortstops don’t grow on trees and many players from other positions have transitioned into first baseman with good bats. Vlad is already at 20m per year it will cost close to 30m to sign long term…for a team who doesn’t like to spend over the second luxury tax will be hard for them.

[@TheRobincanuck]

His last play for the jays was that awful throw out at second base.. He has to prove him self this year or he is gone!

[@Flexb123]

I think Vlad wants to go and I bet if and when he does, he will take right off. Vladdy doesn't hit the best at Rogers for some reason, especially since they're renovated it last season. Took him nearly 20 home games to hit a HR. When he had 6-7 on the road in same span.

[@adrianm4313]

Love the content

[@jhonnunez1257]

Vlady looking good this offseason I think he going to have a great season I say Avg: 287 HR:38 RBI 102 I hope the best for him.

[@R.B.90]

If hes hitting like that 102 RBIs would be low. Especially since that avg and power would probably also lead to 35-40 doubles. I'd say that's 115 RBIs. But that would be a huge season for him regardless.

[@Miamibetter]

I 1000% agree

[@jhonnunez1257]

@@R.B.90 yeah I agree but if u go back to 2021 Vlad had the best season of he’s career and he hit 48 home runs and only have like 111 RBI and Avg of 311 and that lineup was way better too so in this year will see what happens with springer and Bo hitting 1 and 2.

[@jhonnunez1257]

I truly believe that this year Vlad is going to have one of the best seasons of his career.

[@stephen9302]

Go Jays/Vladdy Go!!

[@greatestsportslegends]

I heard a great argument on this recently... If the Jays had just given in and moved up to Vladdy's asking, then it would have sent and even WORSE message to him and his agent. The Jays did their due diligence (I hope) and offered what they felt was far, based on all the data they had. There was a gap of $2M. Sure, that's a fair bit. And pretty normal-ish for the biz. So what if TO just said "fine, here's the $19.9M". Wouldn't that just "prove" that they were trying to "lowball" him? If was so easy to move up and agree to Vladdy's terms (instead of going to arb) - I bet it would leave a worse taste in his mouth. Interesting logic, no?

[@BlueJaysToday]

Definitely an interesting thought process there, thank you for sharing! 😃

[@eshep71]

The Jays have a file and trial approach. Once they file a number, they won't talk contract unless it's an extension. This is more a result of a policy and an inability(unwillingness) to put together a 2 year If they signed him for 2 years, then they lose their chance to force him to the negotiation table one more time.

[@BlueJaysToday]

That’s very true, will be interesting to see how things play out next year with the arb situation

[@TimWong49152]

Vlad Jr stopped being the Blue Jays' franchise guy the moment they started going after Shohei Ohtani. My question is when Shohei visited the Blue Jays training complex, was Bo and Vlad there? Was Yusei Kikuchi there?

[@davemartin5735]

Players do tend to have good years and put up numbers the year of hitting the market. Bellinger, Soler, Turner, even Chapman was trying to ramp it up at the end of the season. These guys know when the pay checks are coming. Don't be surprised if Vlad and Bo step it up for that reason and not cuz they want to stay in TO.

[@Benjamin-pb6jo]

There shouldn’t be any feelings in business… IT’S BUSINESS!!! Both sides need to understand that fact…. Everything should be performance based

[@JollyJapester]

Very true. Some have said that's what arb figures are, a message to the player. Well, businesses don't send messages, they send invoices.

[@user-vi3bl5ng5m]

I’m a big blue jays fan, after reading and watching you tube on the blue jays a lot of fans want to trade him…

[@todgravel7252]

Maybe if he didn't focus on hr competition lol

[@oldfrenchie]

$19.9 million yr. / 162 games = $122,800 per game / 4 = $ 30,700 per at bat. Yikes!! All that money in his wallet explains why he is only half way down the first base line when he gets thrown out. Also investing some of that "hard earned" money in a good pair of prescription glasses would be a great idea. It would help with his depth perception. Nothing more embarrassing than admiring a deep fly ball from the batter's box only to realize that ooppss1 it's not going over the fence so I better start running now. At the crack of the bat, V.G. Jr should sprint out the box the same way Usain Bolt explodes out of the starting blocks when the pistol goes off. Kudos to Dalton Varsho for setting an example that should be followed by all.

[@davemartin5735]

A bit of role reversal here. What's to say that Bo and Vlad aren't equally putting management in the hot seat to improve the team with a better cast or they walk to a contending team. What's to say that in a year or 2 they will want to stay? That said, maybe now is a good time to see what you can get for them? It's good to look at all the options before they disappear.

[@tomdinder2109]

If Vlad & Bo don’t have the fire in them unless they feel management is building a winner, then they will never be franchise players wherever they play.Manoah already quit on his team, so hopefully they don’t as well.

[@davemartin5735]

I'm sure they will do what is in their best interest just like management will do the same. Being franchise players was an expectation put on them. Maybe Bo and Vlad are the 2 "franchise" ticket sellers and the rest of the roster doesn't matter. In that scenario these guys have to make a decision for themselves. If given the opportunity to be on a winning team why wouldn't they take it? isn't that what its all about?@@tomdinder2109

[@Tango21C]

@@tomdinder2109the fact that the FO is failing at adding impact bats around them to protect them in the line up , making them more productive is enough for them to both want to walk and test FA. The team as a whole struggled with RISP last season and nothing was done at the deadline to address that. Heck nothing has been done to replace the HR , RBIs and Hits since Hernandez , Semien and Gurriel Jr left. That says a lot

[@stephen9302]

Vladdy gotta "put up or SHUT UP!!". Make him EARN the money!

[@texaslibertyhank2963]

When i pull a rare card from a hobby box🤓......,but then its a vladdy jr.😞

[@mrbiglicks8267]

I just worry about players who don't seem to motivate themselves. Vlad needs the self confidence of acuna.

[@ianhamilton6092]

Good video. Vlad has to bring his work ethic to the field this year or he will be moved. His defining moment was at second base in playoffs.

[@nonprecision]

Yup. His problem is between his ears. Focus Vlady, focus.

[@alanmurr6562]

@@nonprecisionVlad was too focued on the pitcher and the batter that he forgot about the middle infielders.

[@mudbug6467]

he is not a franchise player

[@starbro6]

I love both vladdy and bo extend both! (Only if they do well😅)

[@DarthVexar]

If you told me when Bo Vlad and Cavan all came up, that their contracts would be near expiry and the Jays had zero post season success over these years, I would have been shocked. It’s really been a failure by the Jays.

[@BlueJaysToday]

I hadn’t really thought of it that way, but that does put it in perspective, tough realization honestly :/

[@leam89]

Bichette is probably going to want a Boegarts like contract since they are comparible. That would be a big no thanks

[@PeterQuig2012]

Bo has an abundance of talent. But watching him jog down to first base showed me he doesn't. have a leadership bone in his body. Led the majors in hitting into DPs, numbers declining by 20 % a yr. No, I think you trade him and get some talent that wants to win so bad it hurts!

[@michaelblass9789]

Trade the overrated bum now while can still get something!

[@danieln1732]

You mean Vlad

[@scotteaston6542]

Both him and bo get extended.if they were willing to throw 600 million at just one guy they can sure afford 300 mil to each of these franchise players.plus two locked up future hall of fame infielders

[@dquarks]

Bo is the better all-around core player.

[@alcologne1786]

If Vladdy shows the same effort this year then don't be afraid to move down to the bottom third of the batting order. I'm tired of watching him up third with a runner on base and hitting into a double play, he wasted a lor of opportunities for this team last season.

[@JeffGingerich]

The more I see the less I want anything to do with a long-term contract for Vladdy

[@dcooper1535]

Someone needs to buy you guys a thesaurus to help add some variety to your video titles. I watch your fun content, and I try to ignore the titles. :)

[@tomdinder2109]

Yes,their titles are a bit too over the top, but the rest is very good content👍🇨🇦⚾️🦬

[@jeanraymond9114]

He’s not our guy last 2 years

[@PeterQuig2012]

Meant Vlad not Bo! Oops!

[@Plaguez21]

Vladdy will be a Dodger or worse a Yankee when his contract is up. Taking your guy to arbitration is about the dumbest thing a franchise can do. I would walk if I was him and I'd probably lean toward the Yankees to be the guy who sticks it to my previous team on the regular.

[@JollyJapester]

Vlad said he would never play for the Yankees

[@BlueJaysToday]

Oh man… I really hope that’s not true

[@richardleslie904]

I have no faith in Shapiro and Atkins to make the right call. Vladdy is not their guy....signed by Anthopolous. Bo is their guy...they drafted him. So....figure it out from there.

[@Jidds]

Vlad can cry me a river over those 2 million dollars, we’ve seen him swing at way too many low and away sliders

[@miscoucoffee]

I’ve felt like this since they signed him. Good one!

[@Diana_L.]

The thing is that it wasn't just the last two seasons in which he was only a little above average. His first two seasons were kind of disappointing too. That's 4 out of 5 seasons. IMO he is and will always be a career .780 OPS hitter.

[@Jazzmozes]

I think he hits into too many double plays!!

[@rogermacleod9361]

Big year in minor league parks. Pitchers look to have figured him out. Has zero instincts for the game, thinks working at his game not necessary. He's average.

[@gregland9932]

That's right. Another example of his disinterest was when he came to bat with the winning run on base. He took a couple of bad pitches for strikes and with a 3-2 count, he took the last pitch thinking he was too special to be called out. Wrong again.

[@densnow4816]

Alonso has better stats.

[@onlyincanadaapity1883]

Vlad should be batting 6 or 7 till his strike out rate comes down and take some pressure off him. Good luck Jays.

[@Nano-eo7wl]

Problem is he doesn’t have a lot of support. The only guys in the lineup that can help him are Bo, springer, turner and Jansen.

[@Tango21C]

What would you like his k% to be ? Compared to the league average.

[@Miamibetter]

@@Nano-eo7wl I agree it’s better for him to bat 3-4 so he has a little support behind him

[@allan2765]

There is nothing scary about this situation, or baseball in general. Mildly concerning? For the worriers maybe. Free agency is the norm now, which sucks in my opinion insofar as rosters are a turnstile - in terms of fans rooting for the home team. Very few players are truly members of the community anymore, that's ancient history. Sign of the times - the use of "scary". Some things in life are scary. The pending free agent status of a rich 20-something year old baseball player with 2 years remaining on his contract is not. Neither is climate change, or Donald Trump, or human rights issues in North America, or covid. You sound like the mainstream media with the scary talk. Ultimately, Vladdy - and I'm a fan - will decide where he wants to play. And this arbitration will have nothing to do with it. If Guerrero feels "insulted" by this process, I think that's being a bit immature and he needs to look in the mirror. His stats last year were mediocre at best. He had one superstar year. Over the past 2 years, no chance. For your alleged biggest threat and a 1B, there were tons of players more productive. As his free agency approaches, we'll see if his stats improve. If he goes to play in sunnier climes which I suspect he will, good for him. The Jays will use the cash he'd cost to get a replacement and move forward. I think both Lourdes Gurriel Jr and Teoscar Hernandez had better years last year than he did.

[@scottcarter6623]

Neither Vlad or Bo are going to sign in Toronto. We all know that, but don't want to admit it. My guess is Vlad ends up in Boston, Not sure where Bo ends up, but New York seams like a good guess.

[@shawnfitzgerald818]

It's hard to get players to play in Canada. Plus after that berrios debacle it made us not look like a professionally run ball club. They should definitely consider moving them at the trade deadline if they are 3rd place or lower

[@Reek151]

Bo will go to the dodgers

[@shawnfitzgerald818]

@Reek151 if I was mgmt and was planning to run the team back out this year I am pragmatic. This team won't contend for a world series. I would be shopping bo and vlad. Bo value will only go down the closer he gets to free agency in terms of trade value. One freak injury like that injury he had last year and it goes lower. I know they aren't going to trade him yet though since they need to sell premium boxes to offset renovation costs

[@Reek151]

@@shawnfitzgerald818 if I was management. I would have attempted to trade both of them already hoping for a high price. I am pretty sure to bet that bi ends up a Dodgers

[@shawnfitzgerald818]

@Reek151 I know. Dodgers would like SS now. I think jays are foolish for delaying inevitable.

[@rogerweir1772]

Minor league ball parks make everybody look good! :(

[@scott_farr_8975]

No sir ! If Vlad doesn’t have a great year then you PAY BO and trade Vlad at this year’s deadline for a Haul

[@Corbots80]

Interesting opinion piece. Sounds pretty negative

[@dylanharnettmarshall9700]

Is it a crazy idea to trade Vlad Jr? Okay okay hear me out He is my fav player on the Jays BUT purely from a winning perspective...say he has a big year in 2024 and the Jays fail to make it deep into the postseason again. It would seem Vladdy is an up-and-down year type player, whereas Bichette is the consistent player albeit with a much lower ceiling... The other key thing is that the Jays are clearly willing to spend big in free agency. I'm not sure if Soto wants to play in Canada. But say you can get a big free agent, the same caliber as Guerrero. AND you can trade Guerrero for great prospects. AND you can extend Bichette. Is that not better, purely from a winning perspective, than retaining Bichette and Guerrero (which means theyll have less to spend in free agency)?

[@BlueJaysToday]

I hear you man, it would take a lot of work from the management but I don’t think it is completely out of the range of outcomes

[@bobknight6394]

Bo is better than Vladdy

[@Phoenix114]

Fatty Guerrero is NOT A SUPERSTAR . STOP LIVING IN 2021. JAYS SHOULD TRADE HIM .

[@llkj7944]

Here we are 2024 still talking about his 2021 season! Js management are always betting on Vladdy, Kirk and Bow to be the franchise players, for how much longer . Maybe they need to sign a whole bunch of South American players and park them at the end of the Dugout with the jacket and bags of sunflower seed confetti., this seemed to be the magic potion.🤷🏻

[@cforte0423]

He is very over rated. Winning arbitration is a joke.

[@danieljd6776]

He's a declining asset at 24 years old. He has a poor work ethic and makes poor decisions on the field. He's not clutch and unreliable in high leverage situations. Deep down he has the ability to turn this around but for now he's not the franchise player he thinks he is and the Jays know it.

[@Trigger200284]

I just wish Vlady would see the light and get fit... it looks like Manoah has bought in and committed from the press I've just seen on him, if Vlady would do that... man I think it's top of the division ranking if he did.

[@frodiboonsatchel]

Vladdy will fall off completely this year. Believe it!

[@davenordin5787]

If Atkins is still their Vlad is gone ! He has a year to learn English to play elsewhere! I hope he plays well and stays it's up to him! To make it work lost Atkins and Shipiro must be gone this year or he will walk! The 2 clowns have ruined it for the Jay's this year already because they have done nothing but sighn a 39 yr old DH, another pitcher but not enough hitters as promised! Biggio is not the answer to r problems in the infield! Manoha is not either unless he lost weight and has grown up and changes attitude! Kirk is not the answer to r catching problems Atkins let him go last year to Arizona Atkins should have been fired for that stupid move, the list goes on! I wish the Jay's luck this year and hope they all have a great year and it will be the best year ever if Roger's thinks more about the team then money and cell phones and fires Shipiro and Atkins to save this franchise!!

[@user-cw6gn9dh3f]

His last play for the jays was that awful throw out at second base.. He has to prove him self this year or he is gone!

[@user-cw6gn9dh3f]

Vladdy has to start playing baseball. Get rid of the 30 second hesitation home run trot. Wipe off some of that mustard. Hey it’s not all about Vladdy you are a Blue Jay.