hey Dodgers fans welcome back to another video on our channel the best place to stay updated on everything about the Los Angeles Dodgers if you haven't subscribed yet hit that button turn on notifications and drop a like to support our work today we have breaking news that could completely change the future of the franchise Vladimir Guerrero Jr one of the best hitters in baseball and a top free agent in the upcoming off season might be eyeing the Dodgers yes the same Guerrero Jr who once said he would never play for the Yankees so what changed
what are the real chances of this happening let's break it all down Vladimir Guerrero Jr has change of heart for those who don't remember Vladimir Guerrero Jr has publicly criticized the Yankees multiple times he even went as far as saying he would rather die than play in New York but now things have changed drastically recently Vlad stated that he is open to talking with any team and that the past is behind him this statement took Everyone by surprise but what caused this shift well Guerrero Jr was expecting a contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays
which never happened after several failed negotiations he is now set to enter free agency at the end of the season as one of the most sought-after players on the market team interested with the possibility of Guerrero Jr becoming a available top contenders for his signature are already emerging among them of course are the Dodgers but also the Mets Giants and even the Blue Jays themselves who might still try to retain him the competition is going to be intense experts predict that Vlad could land a contract worth up to $500 million over 12 plus years that
would make him one of the highest paid players in MLB history the Mets for example are willing to has been big to build a Powerhouse team and we've already seen how Steve Cen spares no expense when it comes to signing Superstar players should the Dodgers go all in on Vlad now the big question should the Dodgers go all in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr right now Freddy Freeman still dominates first base and remains one of the best players in the league but Freeman is already 34 years old and his current contract runs through 2027 if the
Dodgers want to long-term solution at first base Vlad could be the answer his talent is undeniable last season he posted a 6.2 War hit 30 home runs and had a 323 batting average not to mention his strong Clubhouse presence and ability to energize the team but here's the Counterpoint could the Dodgers spend that money elsewhere for example reinforcing The Outfield with a name like Kyle Tucker or investing in pitching depth what's the best strategy for the the Dodgers if the Dodgers decide not to pursue Guerrero Jr they could focus on other targets one of the
most logical names is Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros he's one of the most underrated players in the league and could be a perfect fit for the team Tucker posted a 4.7 War last season despite dealing with injuries he batted 289 with 23 home runs and a993 Ops he's a young player who could be a key piece for the Dodgers future another option could be munaka morakami the next Japanese Superstar expected to arrive in MLB in 2025 however that would be a more uncertain gamble conclusion Vladimir Guerrero Jr to the Dodgers at the end of
the day the Dodgers have options Vladimir Guerrero Jr would be a major addition but he won't come cheap the question remains is he worth a $500 million investment or should the team allocate the funds elsewhere what do you think Dodgers fans would you like to see Guerrero Jr in dodger blue or do you prefer the team to invest in other areas drop your thoughts in the comments if you enjoyed the video don't forget to like subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any Dodgers updates thanks for watching and see you next time go
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