When the Toronto Blue Jays extended Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year, $500-million deal back in April, it came with a mix of reactions.
Yes, there were your thoughts of "Thank goodness, future secured." However, there were louder opinions of "This won't age well for the Blue Jays." The latter was given more of a spotlight in the years after his near-2021 MVP campaign. That year, Vladdy led the American League in on-base percentage (.401), slugging (.601), and OPS (1.002), and led the entire majors in home runs (48) and runs (123).