Vladimir Guerrero Jr. revealed that his latest contract extension proposal to the Toronto Blue Jays was significantly underwhelming compared to Juan Soto's lucrative deal with the New York Mets, falling short of $600 million. Negotiations concluded without an agreement, leading the 25-year-old to prepare for free agency in November. Guerrero clarified that his expectations were more than a hundred million less than Soto’s contract. Despite the unsuccessful talks, he emphasized his dedication to focusing on the upcoming season and continuing to perform well during spring training.
"It's much less than Soto. We're talking about many fewer millions than Soto, more than a hundred million less...It was the same number of years [as Soto's contract], but it didn't reach 600 [million]. The last number we gave them as a counteroffer didn't reach 600," Guerrero Jr. stated.
"I know the business. I lowered the salary demands a bit, but I also lowered the number of years ... I'm looking for 14 [years]. I would like 14, 15, even 20 if they give them to me, but doing it the right way."
"There was an exchange [of salary figures]. The meetings lasted until the last day of the deadline but they [the Blue Jays and Guerrero's agents] couldn't reach an agreement on the numbers. But as I've always said, just because we couldn't reach an agreement, I'm not going to change the way I work. I have to keep working," he added.
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