For years, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. let his bat do the talking—because when he tried to speak, some people found it amusing. Turns out, the joke’s on them. Now, the Blue Jays slugger is finding his voice, not just in the clubhouse but in a language he once hesitated to use. And he has an unexpected coach: his daughter.
Many people have been trolled for the way they speak, and it was no different for Vladimir Guerrero Jr . But he took this as a challenge. During an interview, he said that he didn’t like to speak in English because he didn’t want anyone to laugh at him.
But over time, his English has improved, and he thanks one person for it. He said, “It’s hard, but my daughter has helped me a lot. I only speak with her in English, so that’s why I’m getting better.” It’s completely understandable that Guerrero Jr. wanted to learn English and felt self-conscious about it. He wanted the focus to be on his game, not his words. The last thing he needed was media scrutiny. He still uses an interpreter in front of the camera. It helps him feel comfortable in those high-pressure situations.
“In the past, I didn’t like it because I didn’t like somebody laughing about my English, but now I can speak more English and I feel more comfortable speaking. It’s way better.”
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As his English-speaking ability has improved, he says it has helped him in the clubhouse as well. He says the clubhouse atmosphere is much better than in previous years, and the team chemistry is at the top. All this became possible thanks to his daughter’s help and his efforts to learn English. Guerrero Jr. isn’t just hitting home runs—he’s breaking language barriers, too. So, to those who once laughed at his English, he’s got two words for you—perfectly pronounced: “Thank you.”
Blue Jays president drops a bomb amid Vladimir Guerrero Jr. negotiations
Just when it seemed like the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. were locked in an eternal staring contest, team president Mark Shapiro stepped up and dropped a headline-worthy declaration. With free agency looming and Guerrero Jr. reportedly eyeing a Juan Soto-level payday, Toronto’s front office is making it clear—they aren’t backing down from this fight.
This has been one of the most intense negotiations in recent years. And just when fans thought it was going nowhere, the Jays president Mark Shapiro has dropped a huge update. He said, “I think we’re going to sign him. I think we’re going to extend him. The reason I feel that way is because we have such a clear alignment on the desired outcome.”
Negotiations had stalled for weeks, with no updates—until now. The main reason everyone believed Guerrero Jr. was bound to leave was the ongoing argument between him and the front office. The back-and-forth discussions only fueled speculation about his future with the team. After the interview with ESPN Deportivo came out, Blue Jays fans were ready to see Guerrero Jr. move on. But it looks like that is not the case after all.
Just as Toronto fans were bracing for heartbreak, Shapiro came in with a plot twist worthy of prime-time drama. Is this the beginning of a long-term commitment or just another chapter in the negotiation rollercoaster? One thing’s for sure—if the Blue Jays are serious about keeping Guerrero Jr., they’d better be ready to pay up.
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