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Blue Jays: Some perspective on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from Vernon Wells

It feels like we’ve been talking about it forever, but the day has finally come that we’ll see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put on a Blue Jays’ uniform and take the field in the big leagues.

The 20-year-old is almost certainly the most hyped prospect in Blue Jays’ history, and with that comes a lot of excitement, and some pretty big expectations. Honestly, the way the kid has performed throughout his minor league career leads many of us to believe that he’ll thrive at the highest level from day one. He very well may do just that, but there are a few important things to keep in mind.