Toronto Blue Jays fans hoping the team will ink star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term deal got a massive dose of optimism Thursday. Team president Mark Shapiro told reporters he's confident the team will still get a deal done with Guerrero, despite reports the first baseman rejected a $500 million extension.
Shapiro, who has served as the team's president since 2015, said he believes the Blue Jays "will sign [Guerrero.] I think we're going to extend him." Despite saying he did not want to negotiate a contract extension once spring training started, Guerrero offered similar quotes Thursday.