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Vladimir Guerrero Jr might be leaving the Toronto Blue Jays because of Ross Atkins
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The Toronto Blue Jays are still in negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr over a contract extension but things are going poorly and they might end up losing him because of Ross Atkins.
During a recent interview, Vladimir Guerrero Jr made it clear that he would sign a contract extension with the Blue Jays right away but it has to be the right offer and they have yet to do that.
Ross Atkins might cause Vladimir Guerrero Jr to end up elsewhere
The Blue Jays first made an offer to Guerrero worth $340 million prior to Juan Soto signing his historic deal which he rejected as it looks like he is after much more money.
Guerrero has told the Blue Jays exactly how much he wants which he confirmed in a recent interview but almost a week has now gone by and the Blue Jays have yet to make him a real offer for the amount he is looking for.
Furthermore, Guerrero Jr. has said that he's given the Blue Jays an exact dollar figure that he wants, and if the team hits it, he's ready to sign immediately. -Farkas
While the exact number Guerrero wants has yet to be announced, most believe it is just over $500 million after Soto and Ohtani signed for $700 million, it is fair to assume Guerrero wants at least $500 million as he will get that next free agency if he waits.
Of course, we don't know what the dollar figure is, but it's fair to assume it's greater than $500 million. After seeing Juan Soto ($765 million) and Shohei Ohtani ($700 million) sign for huge deals, Guerrero Jr. likely sees himself in a similarly-expensive ballpark. After all, he'll only be 26 years old when he hits free agency and he'll be heading into his age 27 season. -Farkas
This will all end up falling on Ross Atkins' back if they don't close the deal because he knows what it takes to keep Guerrero happy and in Toronto but continues to think that he knows better and that he could close him on a cheaper deal.
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