Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Leaves Door Open for Yankees in Free Agency
Big news coming out of Toronto—Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has officially said he’s open to talking to all 30 MLB teams when he hits free agency next winter. And yes, that includes the New York Yankees.
Now, this is a bit of a surprise because, in the past, Guerrero Jr. has been very clear about his feelings toward the Yankees. He once famously said he would "never sign with the Yankees, not even dead." But it looks like time—and maybe the business side of baseball—has softened his stance.
So, why the grudge in the first place? Well, it goes back to his father, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr. Back in 2003, the Yankees were reportedly close to signing him, but at the last minute, they decided to go in a different direction and signed Gary Sheffield instead. That decision stuck with the Guerrero family for years. It’s been something that Vlad Jr. hasn’t forgotten—but now, it seems like he’s ready to move past it.
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Speaking with the New York Post , Guerrero Jr. said, “If I go to free agency, every team—all 30 teams—are going to have the opportunity to sit down with me, to talk to me. I’m OK with everything. It’s in the past.” That’s a major shift from his previous stance, and it definitely makes his upcoming free agency even more intriguing.
Guerrero Jr. is expected to be the biggest name on the market next offseason. He’s a proven star—two Silver Sluggers, four All-Star appearances, a Gold Glove, and a league-leading 48 home runs in 2021. The Yankees, known for making big moves, could be a serious contender to land him. Imagine him in the same lineup as Aaron Judge—that would be a nightmare for opposing pitchers.
Of course, just because Guerrero Jr. is open to the Yankees doesn’t mean he’s going there. There will be plenty of suitors, and teams like the Dodgers, Mets, and Red Sox are also expected to be in the mix. But one thing is for sure—his free agency just got a lot more interesting.
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