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Guerrero Jr. doubles down on $500M contract comments as Blue Jays miss playoffs

The Blue Jays star says his record deal was for past performance, not future results, standing by remarks that sparked backlash.

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What to know

  • Guerrero Jr. stated his $500 million contract was compensation for past accomplishments, not a guarantee of future performance, sparking fan backlash during his career-worst 2026 season (.263 BA, 9 HR, 56 RBI).
  • The Blue Jays were eliminated from playoff contention despite reaching the World Series in 2025, partly due to Guerrero Jr.'s underperformance at the plate.
  • Guerrero Jr. acknowledged the contract weighs on him mentally ('every at-bat I fail') but did not regret his comments, standing by his original statement as an honest reflection of his feelings.

“You know how it is with fans, when you're good, they're with you 100%. But when you smell like s---, like we like to say here, nobody supports you.”

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays first baseman · ESPN MLB ↗

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Guerrero Jr. doubles down on $500M contract comments as Blue Jays miss playoffs
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    Blue Jays eliminated from playoff contention; Guerrero Jr. doubles down

    After the Blue Jays were eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday afternoon, Guerrero Jr. stood by his contract comments when asked about them, saying he does not regret his remarks and stands by how he feels.

    “No, I don't regret myself. I'm not lying with what I say. What I said is the way I feel.”
    — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
    1. 3 outlets Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doesn’t regret comments about Blue Jays contract after down season

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3h ago · also ESPN, ESPN MLB

      1 more headline
    2. 1 outlet Guerrero Jr.’s almighty hitting struggle is why the Blue Jays’ playoff hopes are fading

      first by Yahoo News Canada, 3d ago

    1 more claim →

    • Blue Jays' Guerrero stands by comments about contract extension https://www. espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/500165 63/blue-jays-guerrero-stands-comments-contract-extension?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into MLB @ mlb-espn

      espn@flipboard.comMastodon1h ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    Guerrero Jr. tells reporter contract was for past performance, not future results

    In an interview with Spanish-language reporter Veronica Batista, Guerrero Jr. stated that the Blue Jays paid him for what he had already done, not what he was going to do in the future. He acknowledged confusion among fans and referenced being called out for poor performance.

    “The money they gave me wasn't for what I'm going to do. It was for what I already did. They didn't pay me because I'm going to hit 40 [home runs] every year.”
    — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  3. 2 days quiet
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    Guerrero Jr. 'embarrassed' by poor season, seeking mental help

    According to Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons, Guerrero Jr. told those close to him he is terribly embarrassed by his lack of production. He reached out to manager John Schneider for mental support after a 45-minute conversation.

    “Sometimes we lie a lot, we say we're good and we're not good. If you need help, just ask for help.”
    — Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays first baseman · source
  5. background

    Guerrero Jr. signs 14-year, $500 million extension with Blue Jays — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed a 14-year, $500 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, the first year of which carries a $40.2 million salary.

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  1. 3 outlets Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has an honest defense of his $500 million Blue Jays flop

    first by NY Post, 6h ago · also Yahoo Sports, Fox News

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  2. 2 outlets Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defends bad start to $500M contract: 'Based on what I did, not ... what I'm going to do'

    first by CBS Sports, 5h ago · also Sports Illustrated

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  3. 2 outlets Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s stats discrepancy between Blue Jays wins and losses tell the entire story

    first by Jays Journal, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports

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