I really liked watching Vlad Guerrero, Sr. play. He was strong; he was confident, and he always gave the Yankees a run for their money—all traits that gave him the numbers to earn a spot in baseball's Hall of Fame. In fact, my son and I rooted for Vlad, Sr. despite the fact that he did not play for the Yankees but rather against them across multiple teams over the years. And who forget his 2007 Home Run Derby win. Classic. As much as I want to like and root for his son, Vlad Guerrero, Jr., I just can't. Between his immature actions during Toronto's walk off against the Yankees late in the season to his pure ignorance this week, I simply don't have room for his attitude in my life.
If you missed it, during a recent interview with social media influencer, Vincent Carmona Arias, Guerrero Jr. said, “I like to play in New York. I like to kill the Yankees. I would never sign with the Yankees, not even [when I’m] dead." A bit extreme, Vlad. Remember you get to play baseball. I see you haven't grown up much in the last few months. Feelings mutual—we don't want you to sign here either.
According to CBS Sports, "A few weeks ago Guerrero told (Z101 Digital's Héctor Gómez) he is open to signing a long-term extension with Toronto. "I feel really happy playing here. I hope something can be done about it this offseason," he added. Being open to a long-term deal and taking a discount are two very different things. The Yankees know that well after failing to lock up likely AL MVP and free agent-to-be Aaron Judge earlier this year."
Aaron Judge carries himself with such maturity and an overall kind and respectful demeanor. He held his emotions in check during his recent home run record, had insightful words after some really tough losses and showed multiple times the team player he is, often giving up the spotlight for his peers.
Team president, Randy Levine shared just how valuable Judge is to the Yankees. "We think Aaron Judge is an all-time Yankee. We think he's a great player, beyond a great player. We think he's a great person. That's why we offered him the highest position player contract in the history of the Yankees. I admire him that he went out and took this upon his shoulders and we'll sit down with him and hopefully figure it out. I think there's no question we want him back and no question we value him," reported CBS Sports.
Not sure you'd find too many people saying the same about Guerrero. And certainly, you would not see Aaron Judge act the way Vlad has.
So, guess what, Vlad, you don't really get to choose where you play. In fact, as CBS Sports points out, "Guerrero may rethink his position if the Yankees put $500 million on the table in three years." Baseball is a sport you get to play. You have talent and you are lucky to have that talent. Don't take it for granted and act like an ass. The Yankees don't like when players put themselves before their team, just ask Aroldis Chapman.
These crazy dollar contracts are killing the game.The economy is not the same as past years and it takes a sum of money to take a family to a three hour game.But there are player's who feel they are worth obscene number's and that team is fortunate that they want to play for them.
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