Vladimir Guerrero Jr speaks on how the Mets led him to signing his $500 million deal with the Blue Jays

We all felt that sinking feeling when the rumors about New York started swirling.

Losing our generational talent was a terrifying possibility.

The thought of him wearing another uniform was a nightmare nobody wanted to confront.

We needed a massive reason to smile again.

Management stepped up and secured the future by writing the biggest check in franchise history.

Keeping your homegrown superstars is how you build a dynasty.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Signed as international free agent, 2015 by Toronto Blue Jays) is the absolute heartbeat of this lineup. He dictates the energy in the clubhouse daily.

He bounced back with a brilliant .292 average and an .848 OPS last season. He proved the doubters wrong when the lights were the brightest.

Hitting 23 home runs during the regular season was just the appetizer for his legendary postseason run. Vladdy thrives when the pressure is suffocating.

Vladdy is carrying the Blue Jays on his back
Knowing he will be mashing baseballs at the Rogers Centre until he is 41 years old is pure bliss.

Fans can finally buy those jerseys with total confidence.

The Mets thought their endless pockets could pry him away from the city that raised him. They completely underestimated his loyalty to this fan base.

This colossal 14-year commitment sends a massive shockwave through the entire American League. It tells every other team that Toronto is not backing down.

You need a fierce anchor in the middle of the order to survive the brutal AL East. He provides that terrifying presence every single night.

This deal also removes the dark cloud of free agency that would have ruined the upcoming season. Now the clubhouse can focus entirely on winning.

The devastating loss to the Dodgers last fall still stings, but this signing is the ultimate remedy. We have our captain locked in for good.

The front office finally matched the ambition of the fans who pack the stadium every summer. The window to win a championship is officially wide open.

Winning the offseason is great, but bringing a parade back to Canada is the final step. The real work begins right now in spring training.