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Toronto Star
· collected 2026-09-26 · by Ian Harrison The Associated Press
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Toronto Blue Jays star, apologized for controversial comments he made during a Spanish-language interview where he implied that his $500 million contract was based on past achievements rather than future performance. The apology came after criticism following the public release of the interview clip ahead of its scheduled broadcast date. Guerrero stated through a translator that he regrets his previous remarks and reassured his fans and teammates that he will continue to work hard to fulfill expectations set by his significant contract, which includes a record $325 million signing bonus.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-26,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
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.
Written for “Vladimir Guerrero Apology” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 4 other(s) covering the same event.
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologized Friday for comments he made during a Spanish language interview about his $500 million, 14-year contract.
asserted
he → apologize → contract
In the first season of the big deal, Guerrero said during an interview with the Dominican television program “Grandes Ligas” that he was being paid for what he had done in the past, not what he was going to do in the future.
asserted
he → say → future
A clip of the interview for a show to be aired Oct. 4 became public on Wednesday.
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clip → air → Wednesday
“They didn’t pay me because I’m going to hit 40 every year,” Guerrero said.
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Guerrero → pay → 40
“They paid me for what I already accomplished.
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I → pay → what
People are confused about that, but I think the same way they do.
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they → think → that
Like, sometimes I even say to myself ‘Bro, they gave you all that money and you’re out here doing nothing.’
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you → say → nothing
I try.”
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I → try → ?
“The main reason I’m here is because I regret my comments the other day,” Guerrero said Friday through a translator.
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Guerrero → ’m → translator
“I feel from my heart that my fans, my teammates, they needed an apology from me and that’s what I’m here for.
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I → feel → what
Obviously, I’m also here because I’m just going to tell everyone that I’m going to continue to keep working hard to make my contract a great one.
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contract → ’m → everyone
“I just gave it some thought and I felt like the comments I made the other day is not what I really wanted to say, and I really feel that everyone, my fans, everyone deserves an apology from me and that’s the main reason I’m here today.
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I → give → me
A six-time All-Star, Guerrero entered Friday with a .285 career average, 192 homers, 647 RBIs and an .840 OPS.
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Guerrero → enter → average
He hit eight postseason home runs last year to help the Blue Jays reach Game 7 of the World Series, which it lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 11 innings.
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it → hit → innings
Guerrero has slumped to a .263 average with nine home runs and 56 RBIs this year, slowed by a back injury, concussion and right hamstring tightness.
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Guerrero → slump → injury
“It’s been a disappointing year for me,” Guerrero said.
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Guerrero → say → me
“I couldn’t help my team more to accomplish our goal, which is hard for me.”
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which → help → me
Guerrero’s contract also includes a record $325 million signing bonus that protects the money from a possible work stoppage.
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that → include → stoppage
Guerrero said he had spoken to his father, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, and apologized to his Blue Jays teammates.
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he → say → teammates
Asked about his comments after Wednesday’s loss at Baltimore, which eliminated Toronto from postseason contention, Guerrero had said he stood by his remarks.
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he → ask → remarks
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