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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays shows willingness to consider playing for the Yankees
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    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays shows willingness to consider playing for the Yankees

    Although Vladimir Guerrero Jr. once said he would never sign with the New York Yankees, it appears he has warmed up a bit to the idea of potentially wearing the pinstripes one day.

    The Toronto Blue Jays slugger was asked Monday by Virus Deportivo about possibly playing for the Yankees if he was traded there.

    Guerrero Jr. said he’s a worker and a professional and, “I go out on the field to play.”

    “Sometimes one says things. It is not that I am trying to take back what I said about the Yankees,” Guerrero Jr. said in Spanish comments verified by Sportsnet. “This (baseball) is a business, and I’ve sat down to talk with my dad (Hall-of-Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr.) and my family, because it’s a business decision. I’ve told them that I didn’t want to talk about it anymore.”

    “Like I tell you, I’m a player and if a team picks me or if they do something, it’s because they need it, obviously, and I’ll be happy to help any team,” he added. “But right now, I’m just focused on helping my team try to get out of this bad streak.”

    Guerrero Jr. told Vincent Carmona Arias on his YouTube channel El Dotol Nastra during the 2022 off-season he would “never sign with the Yankees, not even dead.”

    “I like to play in New York,” Guerrero Jr. said, “I like to kill the Yankees.”

    He elaborated on those comments last year saying via an interpreter: “It’s a personal thing, it goes back with my family. That’s my decision and I would never change that.”

    Guerrero Jr. has also done his talking on the field. After hitting a home run at Yankees Stadium on April 7, Guerrero Jr. made a shushing motion with his hand while rounding the bases.

    The 25-year-old Guerrero Jr. is a three-time all-star with a .280 career batting average, 140 home runs and 440 RBIs over six seasons with Toronto.

    Guerrero Jr., who was awarded a $19.9 million contract during arbitration in February, is batting .286/.368/.429 with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs this season.

    He is under team control for another year and can become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 season.

    The Blue Jays (35-43) are in the midst of a season-worst seven-game losing streak and are 7.5 games out of a wild-card spot. With the team fading from the playoff picture, the Blue Jays could look to rebuild and move assets ahead of the July 30 trade deadline if they’re unable to reverse course in the following weeks.

    The Yankees (52-28) are first in the American League East but have been hit with injuries of late. First baseman Anthony Rizzo sustained a fracture to his right forearm on June 16 and will be sidelined eight weeks while designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a strained left hamstring and is expected to miss a month of action.

    New York will travel to Toronto for a four-game Canada Day weekend series beginning on Thursday.

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    Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the highly talented third baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, has recently made headlines by expressing his openness to the idea of playing for the New York Yankees in the future. This revelation has sparked a mix of excitement and speculation among baseball fans and analysts alike.

    Guerrero Jr., who is just 22 years old, is already considered one of the top young players in Major League Baseball. The son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., he has quickly made a name for himself with his impressive hitting ability and defensive skills. In his short career so far, he has already earned two All-Star selections and has been a key player for the Blue Jays.

    Despite his success in Toronto, Guerrero Jr. has made it clear that he is open to exploring his options when it comes to his future in the league. In a recent interview, he mentioned that he would be willing to consider playing for the Yankees if the opportunity presented itself. This statement has led to speculation about a potential future move to New York for the young star.

    The idea of Guerrero Jr. joining the Yankees is certainly an intriguing one. The team is known for its historic success and passionate fan base, and adding a player of Guerrero Jr.’s caliber would undoubtedly bolster their lineup. His combination of power and hitting ability would make him a valuable asset for any team, including the Yankees.

    Of course, it’s important to note that Guerrero Jr. is currently under contract with the Blue Jays, so any potential move to the Yankees would likely be a few years down the line. However, his willingness to consider playing for another team shows that he is keeping his options open and is focused on finding the best situation for himself in the long run.

    For now, Guerrero Jr. remains a key player for the Blue Jays and will continue to be a central figure in their lineup. But as he continues to develop and grow as a player, it will be interesting to see how his career unfolds and whether a potential move to the Yankees becomes a reality. Regardless of where he ends up, one thing is for certain – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a player to watch in Major League Baseball.