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Another aspect of the conversation revolves around how Guerrero Jr.’s performance may be influenced by the contract situation. Traditionally, players facing contract years often feel substantial pressure to perform, which can lead to stress and, in some cases, suboptimal performance outcomes. Guerrero Jr. must tackle the immense expectation to either match or exceed his previous performance, especially after turning down what could have been a lucrative offer this winter.
Should he underperform, questions would arise regarding his actual market value and how future contract discussions would be affected. It is clear that a contract extension would alleviate some pressure, allowing Guerrero to focus entirely on his game.