"Starter Shane Bieber, who joined the Jays in July, on Wednesday exercised a $16-million US player option to stay with the team, though many baseball watchers say the 30-year-old could've seen a much higher payday had he chosen free agency. And just like that, fans have hope that Toronto could make another run at the World Series next year. "I was absolutely shocked," said Blue Jays superfan Lesley Mak, who's nonetheless delighted to hear Bieber, a past Cy Young winner, will be back."
""I've been crying, for, like, probably for an hour," said Ernie Clement on Saturday. "I thought I was done with the tears, but I just love these guys so much." Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., speaking through a translator, noted that losing Game 7 wasn't the way they intended to end the season and made a vow. "We lost one battle, but we haven't lost the war," he said. "We've got to move forward. I'm very proud of myself, my teammates, and we'll be back.""
Shane Bieber, who joined the Blue Jays in July, exercised a $16-million US player option to stay with the team rather than test free agency. Many observers believe Bieber could have earned a larger contract on the open market. The decision energized fans and reinforced perceptions of strong clubhouse camaraderie. Blue Jays players and supporters remained heartbroken after the extra-innings Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, which ended with Alejandro Kirk hitting into a game-ending double play in the eleventh inning. Emotional reactions included Ernie Clement's tears and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s vow that the team will return and keep pursuing a championship.
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