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Nightingale emphasizes the importance of the Blue Jays locking Guerrero down before he becomes entangled in other teams' strategies. If the Blue Jays allow Guerrero to enter free agency without a deal in hand, they risk losing their star player and face the possibility of weakening the team's credibility in the eyes of future free agents.
The minute Guerrero’s name enters trade discussions, the anxiety among Blue Jays fans escalates. The team cannot allow the Red Sox to take Guerrero away, as it could have lasting ramifications for their competitiveness in the AL East.