Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defends performance amid Blue Jays' elimination

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. addressed criticism regarding his performance after the Toronto Blue Jays were eliminated from playoff contention. Guerrero's OPS has dropped to.695 this season, with only nine home runs after averaging over 30 homers in the previous two years. He acknowledged the pressure of his contract, stating that the money he received was for his past achievements, not future expectations. Despite health issues affecting his gameplay, Guerrero remains focused on offseason preparation. The Blue Jays are currently 4.5 games behind for the AL Wild Card with three games remaining in the season.

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