With 2025 now in full swing, Blue Jays Nation is counting down the highest 10 tales from the previous 12 months. With 9 tales down and the New 12 months’s Eve within the rearview mirror, we’re right down to the highest story from the previous one year and we’ve got Jeff Passan to thank for serving to us achieve some views on this one.
Cam Lewis captured a radio phase from Passan a couple of months in the past. The ESPN baseball insider was talking with Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker at Sportsnet 590 the Fan in regards to the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With the primary baseman eligible free of charge company following the 2025 season, Passan commented on his impending contract standing and the way a lot he may earn on the open market primarily based on his profile and place.
Kevin Barker: Ought to the Blue Jays give Vladdy a clean cheque?Jeff Passan: No. You don’t give a primary baseman a clean cheque.I’d be very curious to see what Pete Alonso will get in free company this low season. I believe Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a greater participant than Pete Alonso, however the distinction between the 2 isn’t all that nice, proper?I’m wondering, is that going to tell the Blue Jays what they’ll pay Vladdy? Or are they going to go to him and say, ‘You’re the man we need to construct round and we’re going to pay you want a franchise participant.’Jeff Blair: We’ve been enjoying this sport for some time now. first basemen, you might have Bryce Harper at $330 million, you’ve obtained Freddie Freeman with the best annual wage at round $27-28 million. Is there some kind of construction inbuilt that?Jeff Passan: Bryce Harper obtained the $330 million as an outfielder. He’s a primary baseman now, however there won’t be a primary baseman who’s getting a $300+ million contract. Interval. This sport is just too value-oriented at this level.
