Every team seems to be extending their franchise players... except the Blue Jays
Photo credit: https://www.sportsnet.ca
It would be appear that many league teams looked at the Blue Jaysnegotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and decided to do the opposite. Several young prospects and franchise players have been signed to long-term extensions with their respective teams. Guerrero meanwhile, still remains a free agent at the end of the year.
Kristian Campbell who doesn't even have a set position with the Boston Red Sox, agreed to an eight-year extension with the team. Although there are options and bonuses, Campbell is guaranteed at least $60MM.
This comes a day after the Red Sox also inked pitcher Garrett Crochet to a six year extension. Along with a $4MM signing bonus, Crochet will make a base salary of $24MM in 2026.
Neither of these are the biggest extension though. That honour belongs to the San Diego Padres, who agreed to terms with face of the franchise Jackson Merrill on a nine-year deal that will keep in a Padres uniform through 2034, with an option for 2035. Merrill will net at least $135MM.
This is on top of deals for guys like Fernando Tatis Jr., Bobby Witt Jr., and Julio Rodriguez.
It all begs the question. Why are the Jays unable to do what other teams have done. Several times?
To be fair to the Blue Jays, they did sign Alejandro Kirk to a five year extension and as much as he loved by fans and the organization, he is not Vlad Jr.
There is still a long way to go until the offseason, and Vlad has walked back his initial deadline of February 18th. Still, everybody else is doing things the Blue Jays need to do. That has to change.
| POLL | ||
AVRIL 2 | 100 ANSWERS Every team seems to be extending their franchise players... except the Blue Jays Who is the best player? | ||
| Kristian Campbell | 2 | 2 % |
| Garrett Crochet | 13 | 13 % |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 79 | 79 % |
| Jackson Merrill | 6 | 6 % |
| List of polls | ||
TRENDING NOW
