After playing several games in the Toronto Blue Jays’ minor league system, Vladimir Guerrero asked for and was granted his release by the Jays.
Vladimir Guerrero And Lineup Protection
Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder tosses his bat after drawing a walk in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park. Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE I don’t like to do this very often, but now I will respond to Morosi’s tweets. It’s fine as long as it doesn’t become a habit, right? I will try to prevent this from becoming a habit.
Response No. 2
Aren’t we beyond believing in lineup protection theory? Read this article. Now you don’t have to bother reading the rest of this article.
Read Article >Vladimir Guerrero Released By Jays, Still Wants To Play
And, Mr. Stringfellow explains further:
Guerrero has played only a handful of outfield games since 2008 and not at all since 2010; he’s a DH only and there simply aren’t that many teams in the market for one.
Read Article >Vladimir Guerrero Not Retiring, Says His Agent
However, Guerrero’s agent says those reports are untrue:
In the meantime, we have conflicting reports on Vladimir Guerrero’s playing status, but you’d think his agent would know. We await confirmation one way or the other.
Read Article >Vladimir Guerrero Reportedly Retiring From Baseball
Vladimir Guerrero Beginning Play In Games, Could Join Blue Jays Next Month
At 37, it took him that long to get into playing shape, but now he’s going to play in actual games. Mark Zwolinski:
The veteran slugger was set to join the Class-A Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League on Sunday, his first league play since he signed with the Jays two weeks ago.
“He’ll be in the lineup (Sunday). They have an off-day (Monday), so he’ll be back (in extended spring training) for the day, then back with Dunedin,” Jays manager John Farrell said Saturday.
If all goes well, Guerrero should join Double-A New Hampshire or even Triple-A Las Vegas by the end of the week, Farrell said.
Read Article >Vladimir Guerrero, Blue Jays Agree To Contract Terms
But now look! Guerrero has a new home! Vladimir Guerrero has signed a minor-league contract, but Vladimir Guerrero has signed a contract! For baseball!
Well all right then. I think it’s say to say that Guerrero more or less fell in the Blue Jays’ lap. Guerrero was hoping to sign for millions of dollars somewhere, but his demands obviously and sensibly came down as he realized nobody was going to make that kind of commitment.
Read Article >Vladimir Guerrero Working Out For Diamondbacks
When a team’s beat writer affixes the word “Uh” to the beginning of the news he’s about to report, you know it’s going to be pretty interesting news. And from Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic:
That was two years ago. I’m sure he’s better now! But Piecoro added this to the story:
Read Article >Vladimir Guerrero Not On Marlins Radar Anymore, According To Report
