All Eyes on Vladdy + What’s Next for the Blue Jays
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What did Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s controversial comments spark among fans and teammates?
The player, the person that I know in Vlad, by no means is he just saying, okay, I got paid and I'm good with that. I know the type of worker he is, the type of player he is, the type of teammate that he is, that I know that he's going to continue to work to have a better year than he did personally this year and to be the guy that we saw a lot last year and a lot in the postseason that helped get us to a World Series.
I'll tell you what, it's the gift that keeps on giving. I'm not talking about the 2026 baseball season. It is Blair and Barker on Sportsnet 590. The fan of Sportsnet, that was John Schneider after last night's loss to the Baltimore Orioles. the day the Jays were eliminated mathematically from the wild card race, talking about the fallout, the reaction to Vladimir Guerrero's interview that went viral yesterday, probably around the time he was hitting into a double play. Well, no, I mean, it was. That's when I noticed it, basically. That's...
That's when I
noticed. That's when I noticed it. That's not true. I told you about it. You yelled at me because you didn't believe me.
No, no,
no,
no. That was, I didn't, no. I came down to talk
to you in like the seventh inning. Not true. Oh, yes, it is. It is. I came down to talk to you in the
seventh inning. Don't lie to the
people.
Don't
lie to the people. I'm not lying to the people. Okay? Not lying to the people. God,
if I listened to what you told me, I would have. You'd have been spot on. Because everything I told you was right. Nice. See, look, camera
all on me. Yeah, it better be on you because they can't see my reaction. The Jays are off today, by the way. They will wrap up the season with a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds starting tomorrow at the Rogers Center. Question for you, Kevin Barker. What do you think the reaction of Toronto fans will be to Vladdy? And let me ask it sort of a follow-up to that. Season's over. Yeah. It's been not a good year for him. We've got this in the background. Do you play Vladdy in every game?
The answer to the first question is I can't answer that. If you buy a ticket, you come and park. You can do it and say and act however you want towards him if he's playing. The second part of it, because I already know the answer to
that. Come on.
You're not playing along with me. But here, since I know the answer to that, you ask me what I would do. I'm asking you what you would do. I wouldn't play him. That is a cowardly thing to do. I wouldn't play him. You're better than that. But I know the answer. And I'm sure you guys will see enough of him that if you want to boo him, yell at him, scream at him, cheer for him, give him a standing ovation, you can do whatever you want to do. Again, I'm not coming on this show telling people what they should or shouldn't do. You buy your tickets, you can go and... Feel however you want to feel towards your favorite player. And he is a lot of people's favorite player. See, this
is very disappointing because before the show, we had a very spirited discussion. None of
that is true. I don't know how you sleep at night lying to all these
people.
I'm not lying. Yes, you are.
I said to you that I play Vladdy every day. these three games because I'm going to have sold out a sold out stadium. And there is a chance that there are people there who are making their first trip to the Rogers center this year. And whatever Vlad, he said, whatever he's done, he's the face of your franchise. We're married to this guy for the next 13 years. He got to be out
there. I told you what my answer was. I told you my feelings. I told you what I would do. But I know what the answer is. So you will have your chance. And I said that. And I said that I would not play him. No, I would not give an opportunity to people that would, you know, take that opportunity to boo him to do that. That's what I
said. I know that one of the things you don't like. When you talk about things festering, you don't like that. You use that all the time. Yeah. If you don't play him in the final series of the year, you're
going to let that fester.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What did Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s controversial comments spark among fans and teammates?
0:06–5:44
2
How should the Blue Jays handle Vladdy in the final games of the season?
5:44–12:48
3
What are the potential impacts of Vladdy's contract expectations on his performance?
12:48–18:59
4
How might the clubhouse react to Vladdy's remarks and the media fallout?
18:59–25:31
5
What lineup adjustments are needed for the Blue Jays heading into the offseason?
25:31–30:34
6
Which players could fill the gaps left by Vladdy and improve the roster?
30:34–38:03
7
How will the upcoming lockout affect the Jays' 40‑man roster and trade strategy?
38:03–45:35
8
What are the key takeaways and predictions for the Blue Jays after the season ends?
45:35–49:30
Speakers
5 identifiedMore from Blair & Barker
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Cease, Vladdy and Playoff Chances All Banged Up with Thad Levine
Wild Card Down to the Wire with Jon Morosi and Evan Grant