Blue Jays offseason primer: Important dates and deadlines to know
5 months ago

Blue Jays offseason primer: Important dates and deadlines to know

New York Times  

Toronto Blue Jays fans can’t be faulted for perhaps tuning out this nightmare World Series featuring division-rival New York Yankees and the Shohei-Ohtani-led Los Angeles Dodgers. Losing a draft pick can deter some clubs from signing a free agent, but the Blue Jays have a recent history of signing players with QOs attached to them, including George Springer and Chris Bassitt. The Blue Jays’ 40-man roster will have 43 players on it after Yarbrough is removed, so they will need to clear three spots. A selected player must immediately be added to his new team’s 40-man roster and remain on the 26-man roster for the entire 2025 season, or else be offered back to his original club for $50,000.

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Guerrero’s approaching his Tuesday deadline for a long-term contract with Blue Jays
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guerrero’s approaching his Tuesday deadline for a long-term contract with Blue Jays

Associated Press  

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reach a long-term contract with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reports to spring training, his deadline to reach a deal. “We’ve worked extremely hard on keeping Vlad here for a long time,” Toronto general manager Ross Atkins said Thursday. “Being disciplined to our valuations, being disciplined to how …

Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says

Associated Press  

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The Blue Jays also have Bowden Francis coming off an impressive rookie season and Yariel Rodríguez, who signed a $32 million, five-year contract last February. The addition of Scherzer marks a second notable …

Guerrero, Blue Jays agree at $28.5M on day of arbitration swap, Valdez, Astros at $18 million
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Guerrero, Blue Jays agree at $28.5M on day of arbitration swap, Valdez, Astros at $18 million

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed Thursday to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams were to exchange proposed figures. Guerrero, a son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, won a $19.9 million salary last year in a record high for …

Blue Jays mailbag, part 1: Likelihood of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension, offseason needs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Blue Jays mailbag, part 1: Likelihood of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension, offseason needs

New York Times  

The MLB playoffs may be in full swing, but the Toronto Blue Jays have been in offseason mode for a while now. But, what I will say is I think signing Guerrero to a long-term extension should be the front office’s number one priority this offseason — before signing free agents or trades or hiring coaches. Atkins recently spoke about …

Blue Jays offseason checklist: Bulking up the offence, rebuilding the bullpen
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Blue Jays offseason checklist: Bulking up the offence, rebuilding the bullpen

New York Times  

TORONTO — In recent years, each Toronto Blue Jays season has come to a screeching — and perhaps unexpected — halt. We’ve obviously already started that work,” Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said last week. As for the catching position, the Blue Jays believe Alejandro Kirk has the potential to be behind the plate for at least 100 games and …

Blue Jays takeaways: Bo Bichette nears his return; John Gibbons visits with Mets
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blue Jays takeaways: Bo Bichette nears his return; John Gibbons visits with Mets

New York Times  

TORONTO — Hits were in short supply between the Toronto Blue Jays and the red-hot New York Mets on Monday. As Bichette looks ahead, he said in a recent interview with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi that “my ultimate goal really is to play with Vladdy forever, to win a championship with him and to do that with this organization.” Bichette, a …

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins record $19.9 million in salary arbitration against Toronto Blue Jays
1 year, 1 month ago

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins record $19.9 million in salary arbitration against Toronto Blue Jays

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won a record $19.9 million in salary arbitration on Wednesday when a three-person panel picked his request rather than the Toronto Blue Jays’ $18.05 million offer. Guerrero topped the previous high awarded from a hearing — the $14 million Seattle outfielder Teoscar Hernández received after he lost last year. A three-time All-Star first baseman, …

Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays
1 year, 2 months ago

Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Juan Soto and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a $31 million, one-year contract that broke Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player. Among the 171 others who agreed to deals were New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes, Atlanta left-hander Max Fried, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres, Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber, …

Blue Jays reach deals with 11 of 12 players ahead of arbitration. Guerrero is the lone exception
1 year, 2 months ago

Blue Jays reach deals with 11 of 12 players ahead of arbitration. Guerrero is the lone exception

Associated Press  

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to one-year contracts Thursday with 11 of their 12 players who were eligible for salary arbitration, with the lone exception being three-time All-Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero asked for $19.9 million while the Blue Jays countered at $18.05 million. The Blue Jays agreed to deals with catchers Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk, …

Soto, Guerrero among 194 still with uncertain salaries ahead of Thursday’s abitration swap deadline
1 year, 2 months ago

Soto, Guerrero among 194 still with uncertain salaries ahead of Thursday’s abitration swap deadline

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pete Alonso are among 194 players across Major League Baseball still with uncertain salaries for 2024 heading into Thursday’s deadline to exchange proposed figures in arbitration. Four players reached agreements on one-year contracts Wednesday: Colorado right-hander Cal Quantrill for $6.55 million, Kansas City left-hander Kris Bubic for $2.35 million, Pittsburgh righty …

Vlad Guerrero Jr. reiterates he’ll never sign with Yankees: What’s his long-term future with Blue Jays?
1 year, 11 months ago

Vlad Guerrero Jr. reiterates he’ll never sign with Yankees: What’s his long-term future with Blue Jays?

New York Times  

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled down on his off-season comments that he would “never” play for the Yankees, saying Friday, “I will never change that.” Here’s what you need to know: Guerrero said via an interpreter, “It’s a personal thing. That’s my decision.” In November, Guerrero — son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr. — told …

Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agree to $14.5 million deal; Bo Bichette heads to arbitration
2 years, 2 months ago

Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agree to $14.5 million deal; Bo Bichette heads to arbitration

New York Times  

The Toronto Blue Jays and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came to terms on a one-year deal Friday to avoid arbitration, the team announced. The $14.5 million he will earn is a record for a first baseman in his second time through the process — a record he shares with the Mets’ Pete Alonso, as of Friday. — McGrath What …

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