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Last Monday at 9 p.m., the deadline for the Toronto Blue Jays to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came and went with no deal being reached. Guerrero told reporters that the Jays would have to compete

Guerrero gave the Blue Jays until the first full-squad workout to agree to a contract extension but it not happen.

The Toronto Blue Jays would be wise to consider trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr. now that he will hit free agency next winter. Could the Mets be a suitor?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to hit free agency, and the Red Sox have been floated as his preferred destination. Would the Blue Jays star be a good fit for Boston?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walked back his hatred of the New York Yankees ahead of his looming free agency, but Red Sox fans have to be laughing at the obvious ploy at play here.

The latest MLB rumors include Shohei Ohtani's future with Samurai Japan, the low odds of an Astros-Nolan Arenado trade, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Mets fit.

If the Toronto Blue Jays eventually decide to trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the New York Mets could be the perfect landing place.

Bryce Harper says he's willing to move back to the outfield if it means bringing a star first baseman to the Philadelphia Phillies.

With Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting the open market after the 2025 season, we may see another half-billion-dollar contract.

Who wants to land the next 26-year-old superstar free agent? Ranking 10 teams that make sense as possible Vlad Jr. destinations next winter.