MLB insider states Toronto Blue Jays only have one chance at signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to extension

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the middle of some massive contract extension negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and according to MLB insider Shi Davidi, there is only one possible way for them to land him before the season.

The Blue Jays made a $340 million offer to Guerrero prior to Juan Soto signing his record-breaking contract in which he decided to decline as he knew his value would go up after Soto signed.

Davidi believes there is only one way for the Blue Jays to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to an extension before the season.

The Blue Jays seem to be in a tough situation with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as they want to bring him back, according to GM Ross Atkins. But, he might not be prepared to meet Guerrero's price, which is over $400 million and may be closer to $500 million.

Davidi believes that the only way the Blue Jays can land Guerrero prior to him hitting free agency next season is if they get out of their comfort zone and make him an offer closer to his targeted price.

"For a deal to get done before Guerrero hits free agency, then, the Blue Jays will have to veer way out of their comfort zone and the four-time all-star first baseman will have to surrender some upside."

While Davidi is right, if this is the only solution in trying to land Guerrero, the Blue Jays will also need a little luck of their side as Guerrero will have to decide to grab security over testing the free-agent market, where he could likely land a bigger contract.

"The challenge for the Blue Jays, then, is buying Guerrero out of the opportunity to see how high the open market might push his salary, especially if he delivers another monster season."

Hopefully for the Blue Jays, they get a deal done because if not, they will either be forced to trade him or there's a chance they lose him while getting nothing out of it free agency.