"Time to boycott the team": Fans react to the fallout between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Toronto Blue Jays

With the Spring season just around the corner, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is still the hotbed of discussion. Reportedly, the negotiations around Guerreo Jr.’s contract with the Toronto Blue Jays have come to a close. The reputed MLB team has finally bid goodbye to one of their most popular athletes. As the Blue Jays and Vladimier Guerrero Jr. failed to strike a deal, the fans took to social media and lashed out at the MLB team for their lackluster approach towards the talented baseman. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made headlines after his fallout with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Canadian-Dominican baseball star has been with the Blue Jays for the past eight years. He was introduced to the Blue Jays back in April 2019 and since then he has strived to give his best to the team. The exit of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has not only left the MLB world stunned but also his fans angry and frustrated. They took to social media and blasted the Toronto Blue Jays officials for letting Guerrero Jr. move out of the team. Fans commented on a post by MLB on X, which mentioned-"They had their numbers, I had my numbers. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. confirms he and the Blue Jays did not reach an agreement on a contract extension before his Monday night deadline.”A Guerrero Jr. fan believes that it is the right time to boycott the Blue Jays.A fan even mentioned that irrespective of his exit, they would follow the athlete. “I will follow Vladimir Guerrero.”An MLB fan pointed out that they were done with the team.“I'm done.”An X user even suggested boycotting the opening day match of the Toronto Blue Jays.“Boycott opening day leave Roger’s center empty opening day do not go send a message that we want Vlad signed.”A Vladimir Guerrero Jr. fan even said that if the baseman leaves the Blue Jays, they should sell the team“If Vladdy leaves. Sell the team.”A fan even mentioned that both ownership and the management have lost their sense of direction“Ownership / Management completely lost #mlb”A fan took a dig at Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro and the team manager Ross Atkins. “Shapiro and Atkins failed miserably and should both be fired! They would rather compete for him in free agency than lock him up now for much less money than he will surely get after this season. I’ve been a fan since ‘77 but I am now done. So disappointed in these clowns!”An X user even mentioned that the Blue Jays franchise should come to a halt. “Fold the franchise.”Despite having a successful 2024 season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains unsold with his extended free agency. With the speculations around his rumored contract with the Toronto Blue Jays coming to an end, the 25-year-old slugger made it clear that irrespective of anything and everything he knows his worth and would never bend on that.