"This offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays' front office faces a pivotal decision. They locked up Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in April, guaranteeing him 14 years, likely covering his entire career, which looks smart given Guerrero Jr.'s historic postseason performance. Now, the focus shifts to Bo Bichette. Recent successes from young players may give the front office confidence to forgo the significant investment required for Bichette."
"During the beginning of the season, all the talk around the Blue Jays was what they would do with their two young superstars, who would become free agents at the end of this season. They solved half the discussion by signing Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year $500 million contract. Now, it remains Bo Bichette, but there have been no signs of a decision either way, as talks between the two parties were put off until the offseason."
"After Bichette's September 6 knee sprain injury, the Blue Jays hit a road bump without their star shortstop, most noticeably the final stretch of the month during a tight battle for the AL East title. Starting on September 17, the team went on a 1-6 stretch, allowing the New York Yankees to make up a five-game deficit to draw even in the AL East standings at the time. During the stretch, the Blue Jays only scored five runs combined in those six losses."
Toronto locked Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year contract and faces a decision on Bo Bichette's upcoming free agency. Talks with Bichette were postponed until the offseason as no agreement emerged. The club's offense performed strongly in the ALDS and ALCS with multiple players stepping up in Bichette's absence. Bichette suffered a September 6 knee sprain that coincided with a 1-6 stretch starting September 17 when Toronto scored only five runs in six losses. The emergence of Andrés Giménez, Ernie Clement, and Addison Barger gives the front office replacement options and flexibility to pursue free agents like Chris Bassitt or Seranthony Domínguez.
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