I know in the end it likely just comes down to money anyway, making this mostly irrelevant, but I would be curious if A) the Jays would be willing to play him at SS and move Bo elsewhere for an unproven player, or B) he would be willing to sign somewhere to play 3B only.
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I know in the end it likely just comes down to money anyway, making this mostly irrelevant, but I would be curious if A) the Jays would be willing to play him at SS and move Bo elsewhere for an unproven player, or B) he would be willing to sign somewhere to play 3B only.
Transformation of Vlad Guerrero Jr. an early highlight of Blue Jays off-season | Toronto Sun
Blue Jays slugger Vlad Guerrero Jr. has dropped a lot of weight. Photo by Vladimir Guerrero /Instagram
Of course, Charlie Montoyo had seen the pictures and like anyone associated with the Blue Jays was both impressed and encouraged.
The Jays manager had also heard similar talk from Vlad Guerrero Jr. in the past, however – that the superstar in waiting was working hard and was committed to getting lighter and fitter to help reach those sky-high expectations. So, if there was a caution to Montoyo’s optimism from the startling images of a new-look Vlad, who could blame him?
Whatever doubts that might have existed were quickly vaporized when Montoyo, Guerrero and Jays general manager Ross Atkins met in Florida last month, however. The results — which are widely visible on Guerrero’s colourful and extensive Instagram account — are certainly eye-popping. But it was the resolve that the 21-year-old appeared to be carrying that perhaps has resonated strongest with Jays officials.
“He’s really committed,” Montoyo said over the phone from his off-season home in Tucson, Ariz. “He wants to get down to wherever he wants to get down to and he’s working really hard. You can see it in his eyes when you are talking to him and it’s like ‘trust me, I’m going to get there.’ And he’s doing it.
“I’m proud of him and how hard he’s working. He really looks good.”
Multiple people we spoke with who have seen Guerrero in the (reduced) flesh this off season, have raved at his makeover. And all are excited to see how it affects his performance going forward.
“He looks good with dropping the weight but maintaining his strength,” Jays catcher Danny Jansen told the Toronto Sun. “He looks quicker and more mobile which is going to make all aspects of his game stronger.”
Blue Jays slugger Vlad Guerrero Jr. has dropped a lot of weight. Photo by Vladimir Guerrero /Instagram
Of course, Charlie Montoyo had seen the pictures and like anyone associated with the Blue Jays was both impressed and encouraged.
The Jays manager had also heard similar talk from Vlad Guerrero Jr. in the past, however – that the superstar in waiting was working hard and was committed to getting lighter and fitter to help reach those sky-high expectations. So, if there was a caution to Montoyo’s optimism from the startling images of a new-look Vlad, who could blame him?
Whatever doubts that might have existed were quickly vaporized when Montoyo, Guerrero and Jays general manager Ross Atkins met in Florida last month, however. The results — which are widely visible on Guerrero’s colourful and extensive Instagram account — are certainly eye-popping. But it was the resolve that the 21-year-old appeared to be carrying that perhaps has resonated strongest with Jays officials.
“He’s really committed,” Montoyo said over the phone from his off-season home in Tucson, Ariz. “He wants to get down to wherever he wants to get down to and he’s working really hard. You can see it in his eyes when you are talking to him and it’s like ‘trust me, I’m going to get there.’ And he’s doing it.
“I’m proud of him and how hard he’s working. He really looks good.”
Multiple people we spoke with who have seen Guerrero in the (reduced) flesh this off season, have raved at his makeover. And all are excited to see how it affects his performance going forward.
“He looks good with dropping the weight but maintaining his strength,” Jays catcher Danny Jansen told the Toronto Sun. “He looks quicker and more mobile which is going to make all aspects of his game stronger.”
Shi Davidi confident Jays will land 'one of the bigger names' this off-season
November 26, 2020
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by Smith & Jones to discuss how aggressive he believes the Blue Jays will be this offseason and who they should have their eye on.
November 26, 2020
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by Smith & Jones to discuss how aggressive he believes the Blue Jays will be this offseason and who they should have their eye on.
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I would have agreed with that before last year but with teams looking to save money and most of the big spenders capped out or close to it, i think the Jays will land at least 1 star player. The key is timing, if the Jays can land 1 star early in the off-season then suddenly they look a lot more appealing to other stars and players who can make a difference.
In the end money talks like it did with Ryu.
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There's question marks for sure. Can the new guy play above-average D at SS? if so, what does that mean for Bo, Biggio, Vladdy etc. It would have a domino effect. It's a good problem to have really, on paper. The front office has focused in on those Zobrist types but you've gotta figure the guys wanna settle in on one position after a while.
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New stadium for the Jays to go public soon?
Rogers plans to demolish Rogers Centre, build new ballpark in its place - 680 NEWS
My understanding Canada Lands owns the property where it sits. Looking at a mixed use development on north end with stadium in the south side. Could look at some waterfront locations.
If they're going to tear down and build on the same property, they may have call Buffalo home a little longer
Rogers plans to demolish Rogers Centre, build new ballpark in its place - 680 NEWS
My understanding Canada Lands owns the property where it sits. Looking at a mixed use development on north end with stadium in the south side. Could look at some waterfront locations.
If they're going to tear down and build on the same property, they may have call Buffalo home a little longer
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New stadium for the Jays to go public soon?
Rogers plans to demolish Rogers Centre, build new ballpark in its place - 680 NEWS
My understanding Canada Lands owns the property where it sits. Looking at a mixed use development on north end with stadium in the south side. Could look at some waterfront locations.
If they're going to tear down and build on the same property, they may have call Buffalo home a little longer
This would be so sick.
Bo, Vlad, Biggio, Martin would be in prime years.
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Does having the team play in Montreal for a year or 2 make any sense? Of course let's assume Covid is under control and the pandemic is over well before then
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That seems too good to be true, especially the "privately funded" part. Although I'm sure Rogers knows there's no chance any level of government contributes a penny to a stadium over the next few years.
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A lakefront stadium (like the Giants) all grass, but with a retractable roof (like Chase Field) would be absolutely amazing for baseball in this city.
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It’s too bad it would take so long, by the time the new stadium is finished Bo, Vlad, and Cavan might have already been retired by then
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Maybe people can hang out in their little kayaks and try to catch the home run balls
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