Vladimir Guerrero Reports to Toronto Blue Jays Minor-League Complex

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Vladimir Guerrero officially reported to the Toronto Blue Jays minor league complex in Dunedin, Florida on Tuesday. However, MLB and Blue Jays fans alike shouldn’t expect to see the veteran slugger make an appearance in the majors anytime soon. The Blue Jays said that Guerrero will have to earn his way to the majors and that there is currently no timetable for his start in the minors.

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Upon the announcement of Guerrero’s signing, Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos told reporters that he has no idea how the veteran slugger is going to perform this season. AA said that, at this point, he wasn’t sure what the Blue Jays have in Guerrero, but he did believe the former MVP represents a low-cost opportunity.

When Vlad signed with the Blue Jays we looked at where he could possible fit with the team. This doesn’t appear to be an issue for Toronto at this point, as Guerrero will first have to prove he’s able to play at the major league level before the club starts considering where he can be used.

Guerrero will have to do this in the minors, but it looks like he’ll first have to do some working out at the Jays minor league complex. The Blue Jays have said that there is no way Guerrero joins the team prior to June 1, and there is no guarantee that Vlad will join Toronto at all this season.

What are your expectations for Guerrero this year? Do you think he will even crack the Blue Jays major league roster? If so, what type of production do you expect from him?

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Topics: Toronto Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero

Double Down

Well, people had said that Vladimir was in great shape before he reported, that turned out to be validated. They said he was working out to play OF, not DH, that was true. Last year Guerrero said he wanted to make adjustments and do better this year, well the Dunedin people say he’s certainly taken steps that way too. Thing is, if he is ready to go, and the Jays don’t want him, other teams will jump at the chance to get him, like Detroit and maybe more, especially if he can play OF. So maybe a win-win for the Jays, either get a solid to better player, or trade bait for the near future. Unless they screw up somehow, which is always possible, or he gets hurt.
Double Down

Oh, and expectations? I expect him to play, and if he gets in 90+ games I expect 100+ hits, 10 HR’s, and his team to gain at least 5 wins.
Philosojaysfan

@FSCalltothePen DH only I can’t imagine he’ll spend anytime in the field
FSCalltothePen

@Philosojaysfan How soon do you expect to see him with the big league club?
Philosojaysfan

@FSCalltothePen I have heard various reports but AA said on the fan today he’ll be ready in two or three weeks
Philosojaysfan

@FSCalltothePen Mike Wilner just tweeted that the Vlad should be up on June 4
Offthecuff1

Double down: What a bizarre post, sure he could be working out to play catcher, 3b and pitch all at the same time but he’s not going to see the OF. Considering he’s only played 20x there since 2009. As far as “other teams will jump at the chance to get him” You do understand he worked out for 4 clubs in the week prior to the Jays signing him as well as in the spring, nobody signed him, obviously. Not that its worth continuing but your lack of insight is so baffling. Lets pretend the Jays didnt want a left handed DH why would they trade him to Detroit or any other AL team that has any chance of chasing one of the WCs? Then in turn, why would a team not chasing something want him for 6 months? Please try to insert some level of common sense in your replies. Thanks
Double Down

Not that bizarre, he’s already playing some OF in spring training and other teams may want him now that the Jays have spent the money getting him ready.