Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. confirmed that he and the team could not agree on a contract extension. As he arrived for spring training, Guerrero expressed that he would not pursue further negotiations. This situation places him at risk of entering free agency following this season, raising concerns for the team regarding retaining one of their key players. Guerrero mentioned the discussions didn't come close to meeting his financial expectations, indicating potential challenges in future negotiations.
The lack of an extension paves the way for the homegrown face of the franchise to become a free agent this fall.
Guerrero did not get into specifics of the talks but did say the Blue Jays were not close to the dollar figure he was looking for.
The 25-year-old first baseman, who's entering the final year of his current deal, says he does not plan to continue negotiations now that he has arrived at camp.
Guerrero arrived at the club's player development complex in Florida this morning on the deadline day for position players to report to camp.
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