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Blue Jays all-star Guerrero apologizes for comments made in podcast interview

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 25). Blue Jays all-star Guerrero apologizes for comments made in podcast interview. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays-all-star-guerrero-apologizes-for-comments-made-in-podcast-interview/article_c49dda76-d93f-5ff5-be55-0f5d296e767a.html

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a Toronto Blue Jays all-star player, apologized to fans for comments he made in a recent Spanish-language podcast interview where he downplayed the significance of his $500 million contract, stating it was not based on future performance projections. The 27-year-old first baseman addressed media before an upcoming game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre, acknowledging that he needs to apologize to everyone for his remarks.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a star first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, apologized to fans after comments he made during a Spanish-language podcast interview sparked controversy. In the interview with Veronica Batista of Noticias Telemicro, Guerrero said his $500 million, 14-year contract was compensation for past achievements rather than future performance, saying, "They didn’t pay me because I’m going to hit 40 home runs every year." This led to significant backlash from fans and media. On September 29, Guerrero addressed the media at Rogers Centre before a game against the Cincinnati Reds, offering an apology to everyone involved, acknowledging that his comments were not reflective of his true feelings and reaffirming his commitment to performing well for his team in the future.

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TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologized to Toronto Blue Jays fans for comments he recently made on a Spanish-language podcast. asserted

he → apologize → podcast

Guerrero asked to speak with media four hours before Toronto hosted the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre. asserted

Toronto → ask → Centre

The 27-year-old first baseman was widely criticized for his comments after his Spanish interview with Veronica Batista of Noticias Telemicro went viral on social media. asserted

interview → criticize → media

In that interview, Guerrero said that his 14-year, US$500-million contract was for what he had already accomplished in his career, not for what he was projected to do. asserted

he → say → what

“They didn’t pay me because I’m going to hit 40 (home runs) every year,” Guerrero said during the podcast. asserted

Blue Jays all-star Guerrero apologizes for comments made in podcast interview

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