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The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to a rough start offensively. Toronto currently ranks 23rd in offensive OPS with a .662 mark. They have also lacked power, as their 14 homers so far this season are the second-fewest in baseball. While it's quite difficult to find an offensive stat that the Blue Jays are not below-average in, Friday's win over the New York Yankees was a big one.
After signing superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a $500 million contract, the expectations for this offense were sky high. The right-handed slugger was among those in an early-season funk, particularly in the power department, but it was his solo shot that opened the scoring on Friday.
Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27)© Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Speaking to reporters after the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider delivered a message on his superstar first baseman.
"It’s no secret… As Vlad goes, we go, and hopefully he has a good stay here in New York," Schneider said with a smile via Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.
Part of the reason for Toronto's early-season slump has been due to the fact that their best hitters aren't producing just yet. Guerrero had just a .745 OPS and one home run entering Friday. Meanwhile, fellow star Bo Bichette has not been off to a great start either, with just a .694 OPS.
The Blue Jays currently sit at 13-13 and in third place in the American League East division. They made up some ground with Friday's win, and will look to gain more throughout this series.
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After signing superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a $500 million contract, the expectations for this offense were sky high. The right-handed slugger was among those in an early-season funk, particularly in the power department, but it was his solo shot that opened the scoring on Friday.
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Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27)© Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Speaking to reporters after the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider delivered a message on his superstar first baseman.
"It’s no secret… As Vlad goes, we go, and hopefully he has a good stay here in New York," Schneider said with a smile via Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.
Part of the reason for Toronto's early-season slump has been due to the fact that their best hitters aren't producing just yet. Guerrero had just a .745 OPS and one home run entering Friday. Meanwhile, fellow star Bo Bichette has not been off to a great start either, with just a .694 OPS.
The Blue Jays currently sit at 13-13 and in third place in the American League East division. They made up some ground with Friday's win, and will look to gain more throughout this series.
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Related: Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announcement During Yankees Game
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