Even Guerrero’s relatively short remaining window of team control doesn’t fully illustrate how quickly the Blue Jays are reaching a crossroads, however. Guerrero has made clear that he set a deadline for negotiations of the first full day of Spring Training with the club’s front office.

In what could be a leverage play, the Toronto Blue Jays reportedly want to exceed what the New York Yankees sent to the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto.

The Blue Jays also don't appear to be done. Now that the New York Mets are seemingly out on Pete Alonso, the Blue Jays have a legitimate chance to land the four-time All-Star. The