Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes unexpected comments on all the players Toronto lost this off-season
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Victor William
Feb 16, 2026 (3:31 PM)
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reveals his massive surge in confidence for the 2026 season as the new roster additions make him happier than ever.
The sting of losing Game 7 of the World Series to the Dodgers last October is still fresh in our minds.
But the front office did not just sit back and lick their wounds over the winter.
Ross Atkins aggressively retooled the roster, and the clubhouse leader is already feeling the difference.
Vladdy spoke to the media today, and his words were pure music to the ears of the Blue Jays faithful.
Watching him smile through this interview tells you everything you need to know about his mindset right now.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (via interpreter):
“We acquired new players, great players. I think this is going to be more fun. I’m actually happier than last year. For whatever reason, I’m happier and feeling great. I have good feelings about this year." #BlueJays
“We acquired new players, great players. I think this is going to be more fun. I’m actually happier than last year. For whatever reason, I’m happier and feeling great. I have good feelings about this year." #BlueJays
He openly admitted that acquiring great new players has made the clubhouse environment much more fun.
The superstar first baseman even declared that he feels significantly happier and better physically than he did at this point last year.
The vibe in Dunedin is screaming championship mentality
Hearing the face of our franchise speak with such unbridled joy is the exact reassurance every die-hard fan needed this morning.
Guerrero put the team on his back during that magical 94-68 regular season run.
He finished the 2025 season hitting .292 with 23 home runs and an .848 OPS.
When your best hitter is feeling loose and optimistic, the rest of the lineup naturally follows suit.
The additions this front office made are clearly sending a strong message that the competitive window is wide open.
Losing key pieces in free agency always hurts, but replacing them with fresh talent changes the equation entirely.
You can feel the energy shifting away from the pain of last year's defeat and towards the promise of Opening Day.
Vladdy knows this roster has what it takes to finish the job they started last fall.
Chemistry is an underrated part of baseball, and right now, the Blue Jays have it in spades.
Every single quote from camp suggests this team is ready to dominate opposing pitchers.
If this new group of players is already clicking in February, just imagine what they will do in October.
Spring training is just getting started, but the swagger is already in mid-season form.
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