Olney: Down to Blue Jays ownership to make Guerrero Jr. deal happen

The Toronto Blue Jays get their 2025 season underway on March 27, and despite the intentions of everyone involved, one storyline is likely to hang over the entire season like a dark cloud.
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Fri, Mar 21
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Andres Giménez drives in four, Jose Berríos solid as Toronto Blue Jays beat Philadelphia Phillies | TSN
Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer, José Berríos pitched five-plus solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for an 11-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in spring-training action Friday.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. open to contract discussions with Toronto Blue Jays, 'optimistic' about deal | TSN
Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro spoke very confidently about the team's intent to sign superstar slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term extension on Thursday, and Guerrero struck a similar tone to reporters later that day.
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Max Scherzer progressing with thumb injury, will pitch Saturday vs. Twins Toronto Blue Jays | TSN
Max Scherzer will pitch against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday as he continues to progress through a thumb injury, per MLB.
Thu, Mar 20
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Francis solid, Santander drives in three as Blue Jays beat Rays 4-1
Bowden Francis earned a win with by far his best outing this spring, Anthony Santander drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Thursday.
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Mark Shapiro reasserts confidence Toronto Blue Jays will extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TSN
Toronto Blue Jays team president Mark Shapiro expressed confidence the team will be able to sign star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to an extension this season while speaking to reporters on Thursday, per MLB.
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Toronto Blue Jays reliever Zach Pop shut down with elbow discomfort; Max Scherzer to throw off mound | TSN
The Toronto Blue Jays received updates on injury concerns with a pair of pitchers on Thursday.