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There’s a prevailing notion within baseball circles that the Blue Jays are in dire need of a major breakthrough move, a sentiment echoed by Rosenthal. Significantly, locking up Guerrero would be the most impactful step toward reestablishing the franchise’s credibility and attracting top-tier talent.
If they engage competitively in the marketplace while Guerrero remains unsigned, they run the risk of continually losing out on pivotal deals—resulting in what many describe as an embarrassing situation for a storied franchise.