Despite the speculation and the Mets’ well-stocked cash drawer, folks don’t believe they’d be the one to pay that. People around the game don’t see Mets honcho David Stearns spending that much money on a slugging first baseman — even a young one.

Also: The Cubs hope Matt Shaw can be their answer at third base, and is it time for Trea Turner to follow in the footsteps of A-Rod and Cal Ripken Jr.? Plus, Ken fills us in on Vlad Jr.’s contract demands.

All hope may not be lost for the Blue Jays yet, as Ken Rosenthal believes that they can still find an agreement with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Guerrero broke off extension talks with the Blue Jays last month, but said that day 'I won't close the door if it's a realistic offer.'

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this offseason, and all signs point to him hitting free agency next winter.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is seeking to receive the second-richest contract in MLB history, at least in terms of present-day value, according to Ken Rosenthal.

The Vladimir Guerrero Jr. context extension saga isn’t going away anytime soon. Not only is Guerrero one of the best players in baseball, but he’s also an impending free agent, so every fanbase is licking their lips at the thought of adding his bat to their lineup at the trade deadline.