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The management's comments highlight not just poor timing but raise questions about their handling of Guerrero's contract situation over recent years. With leagues in flux and player values skyrocketing due to market conditions—including the Juan Soto situation—the Blue Jays missed their window to lock in Guerrero as a cornerstone of the franchise.
Shapiro's assertion that their offer would have made Guerrero one of the highest-paid players in Blue Jays history—while technically accurate—does little to assuage concerns when it falls short of what top-tier players like Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are securing.