Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk deal comes with Vladimir Guerrero questions

The Blue Jays need to lock up superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. And someone needs to explain why they spent $58 million on Alejandro Kirk while Guerrero waits. 

Toronto was offering about $500M deferred ($400M-$450M value) as The Post reported, and he seeks $500M non-deferred, as Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported. That leaves a gap of $50M-$100M. 

If the Jays don’t extend Guerrero, folks might ask this legit question: What was the rush on Kirk?


Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a home run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a home run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

J.D. Martinez is still hoping to play. The Yankees have an obvious opening, at least until Giancarlo Stanton returns, but don’t want to spend much more. … 

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