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Vladimir Guerrero | Designated Hitter

Team:	Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:	(38) / 2/9/1975
Ht / Wt:	6'3' / 235
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
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Vladimir Guerrero has yet to report to the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League because he is attending to a family matter in the Dominican Republic.

Guerrero signed with the Ducks in early April after he struggled to find the right fit in MLB. It's not clear when he'll be ready to join the team, but the 38-year-old isn't ready to give up on his career. He's currently sitting on 449 career home runs. May 8 - 3:20 PM

Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Vlad has yet to join Long Island Ducks
May 8 - 3:20 PM
Vlad Guerrero signs with Long Island Ducks
Apr 4 - 7:25 PM
Vladimir Guerrero is attempting a comeback
Mar 1 - 9:29 AM
Vladimir Guerrero to play winter ball
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 07:56:00 PM

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Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that Vladimir Guerrero has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.

It was Rosenthal that reported last month that Vlad was attempting a comeback. Obviously the independent leagues are a long way from the majors, but perhaps if he mashes someone will give him a shot on a minor league deal. Guerrero didn't appear in a major league game in 2012, batting .358/.364/.679 with four homers in 12 minor league games for the Blue Jays before asking for his release.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Apr 4 - 7:25 PM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that Vladimir Guerrero is attempting a comeback.

Vlad didn't appear in a major league game in 2012, batting .358/.364/.679 with four homers in 12 minor league games for the Blue Jays before asking for his release. The 38-year-old played winter ball in his native Dominican Republic, hitting .188 over eight contests. Guerrero is willing to accept a minor league deal, so someone seems likely to give him a shot. He's obviously a longshot to have any sort of impact in 2013, though. Rosenthal says that the Yankees are not interested in Vlad.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Mar 1 - 9:29 AM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero will play winter ball for the Licey Tigers in his native Dominican Republic.

Vlad didn't appear in a major league game in 2012, batting .358/.364/.679 with four homers in 12 minor league games for the Blue Jays before asking for his release. Slated to turn 38 in February, Guerrero hit .290/.317/.416 with 13 homers in 145 games for the Orioles in 2011. He'll almost surely have to take a non-guaranteed minor league deal next spring if he chooses to continue his career.

Source: Tigres del Licey on Twitter

Mon, Oct 29, 2012 07:56:00 PM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

According to FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, Vladimir Guerrero is not close to signing with any club.

Guerrero was probably better off practicing patience in the Blue Jays' minor league system, where he was at least drawing regular playing time. But he asked for and was granted his release after just eight games, and is now struggling to attract fresh offers. The 37-year-old was 10-for-33 (.303) at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter

Mon, Jun 18, 2012 10:53:00 AM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

According to FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, the Tigers have "lukewarm" interest in Vladimir Guerrero.

It's "not clear if they will pursue him at this point," Morosi concludes. Guerrero asked for and was granted his release from the Blue Jays earlier this week after going 10-for-33 (.303) at Triple-A Las Vegas without gaining consideration for a promotion to the major leagues. The 37-year-old could struggle to find another contract.

Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter

Wed, Jun 13, 2012 06:44:00 PM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

Blue Jays released DH Vladimir Guerrero.

Guerrero issued an ultimatum following Monday's game with Triple-A Las Vegas that he wanted to be called up to the majors or released. So the Jays cut him loose after deciding that he wasn't a good fit for the big league roster. The 37-year-old was hitting .303 (10-for-33) with two doubles, a triple and zero walks in eight games with Las Vegas. While Vlad doesn't plan to retire, the market for him figures to be pretty limited at this point.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Tue, Jun 12, 2012 12:51:00 PM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

According to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes, Vladimir Guerrero has left the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate and returned to his home in Anaheim, California.

Vlad hasn't officially opted out of his minor league deal with the Blue Jays, but the situation is obviously coming to a head. Rojas was told by a source that the two sides had a soft deadline for the 37-year-old to be called up to the majors. Now that it has passed, Vlad wants the Blue Jays to decide Tuesday whether he will be called up to the majors. He has no plans to return to the minor leagues.

Source: ESPN Deportes

Tue, Jun 12, 2012 11:55:00 AM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

Updating a previous item, Vladimir Guerrero's agent Bean Stringfellow told Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com that his client has not opted out of his contract with Blue Jays.

It's worth noting that Stringfellow said "not yet," which leaves open the possibility that he could soon opt out. Either way, it's clear Vlad has no intention to retire. "Nothing could be further from the truth," said Stringfellow. "He is in great shape. He is hitting very well and running very well." The 37-year-old went 4-for-5 on Monday night and is hitting .303 (10-for-33) with two doubles and a triple in eight games with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Source: FOXSports.com

Tue, Jun 12, 2012 11:23:00 AM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

According to Mike Wilner of Sportsnet Radio The FAN 590, Vladimir Guerrero has apparently decided to give up on his comeback.

Vlad signed a minor league deal with the Jays about a month ago and has been working his way up the organizational ladder since. After going 9-for-20 in four games with High-A Dunedin, the 37-year-old batted .303 (10-for-33) with two doubles and a triple in eight games with Triple-A Las Vegas. It appears that he wanted a promotion to the major leagues, but the Jays weren't prepared to give him one. If Vlad calls it a career, he'll finish with a .318 career batting average to go along with 449 home runs and 1,496 RBI. He's a sure-fire Hall of Famer.

Source: Mike Wilner on Twitter

Tue, Jun 12, 2012 10:52:00 AM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero is day-to-day after being hit by a pitch on the right hand Saturday at Triple-A Las Vegas.

It shouldn't push back potential arrival with the Blue Jays much. Vlad has cooled off a bit since being bumped up to Triple-A but is still batting .313/.320/.625 with four homers over 50 plate appearances between his two minor league stops.

Source: John Lott on Twitter

Sun, Jun 10, 2012 12:29:00 PM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero is hitting just .176 (3-for-17) over his first four games with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Vlad was on fire at High-A Dunedin, batting a cool .450/.450/1.100 with four homers over 20 plate appearances, but his bat has stalled thus far at the Triple-A level. The 37-year-old has just one extra-base hit (a double) to his credit and while this is hardly surprising, he has yet to draw a walk. The Jays likely won't promote him until he starts to produce.

Wed, Jun 6, 2012 08:53:00 AM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

The Blue Jays will not promote Vladimir Guerrero on Tuesday.

"We need someone with defensive versatility," manager John Farrell said. While Vlad won't be promoted Tuesday, he can't be far off. The veteran has batted a cool .400/.400/.960 with four homers over 25 plate appearances between High- and Triple-A.

Source: Jamie Campbell on Twitter

Sun, Jun 3, 2012 01:23:00 PM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

According to the Toronto Sun, the ''speculation is growing'' that Vladimir Guerrero is on the verge of joining the Blue Jays.

Guerrero could join the team as early as Tuesday against the White Sox, though nothing has been confirmed. Guerrero had four home runs in his first 20 at-bats prior to being promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. He projects to be used at DH with Toronto, with Edwin Encarnacion playing first base.

Source: Toronto Sun

Sat, Jun 2, 2012 10:50:00 AM

Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero will join Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Vlad had little trouble at High-A Dunedin, batting a cool .450/.450/1.100 over 20 plate appearances. The Jays have not set a timetable for when he'll join them, but Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star speculates that he'll make his Blue Jays' debut on June 25 against the Red Sox.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter

Fri, Jun 1, 2012 01:35:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	J.P. Arencibia
	2	Henry Blanco
1B	1	Adam Lind
2B	1	Maicer Izturis
	2	Emilio Bonifacio
SS	1	Jose Reyes D.L. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said it "would not surprise me" if Jose Reyes returned in late June. Reyes had the walking boot on his left foot removed Tuesday and is evidently recovering a bit ahead of schedule, as he had been expected to sit out until around the All-Star break. The shortstop is still in the early stages of his recovery, though. A lot can happen over the next six weeks. May 14
	2	Munenori Kawasaki
3B	1	Brett Lawrie
	2	Mark DeRosa
LF	1	Melky Cabrera
	2	Rajai Davis D.L. Rajai Davis (oblique) has been sent to Florida to start his rehab. Davis hasn't played since May 10 due to a strained oblique. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons doesn't expect it to be a long-term injury, so it's possible he could return later this month. May 17
CF	1	Colby Rasmus
RF	1	Jose Bautista
	2	Anthony Gose
DH	1	Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	R.A. Dickey
	2	Josh Johnson D.L. Josh Johnson (triceps) will make at least two more rehab starts. Johnson struck out five over three innings of one-run ball on Monday with High-A Dunedin. He's feeling good physically, but the right-hander obviously needs to build up his stamina. He'll rejoin the rotation in early June if he can avoid a setback. May 21
	3	Brandon Morrow
	4	Mark Buehrle
	5	J.A. Happ D.L. Blue Jays transferred LHP J.A. Happ from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Happ was hoping to make it back by mid-June, but he now won't be eligible to return until early July. The left-hander is coming back from a small fracture behind his left ear as well as a sprained right knee. May 24
	6	Dustin McGowan D.L. Dustin McGowan (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. McGowan allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings with High-A Dunedin and notched four strikeouts. The Blue Jays can't count on him given his lengthy injury history, but he could be an option to join the bullpen later this month if all goes well. May 17
	7	Chad Jenkins
	8	Sean Nolin
	9	Kyle Drabek D.L. Kyle Drabek (elbow) expects to throw live batting practice in the next week or two. Drabek threw a bullpen session Monday in extended spring training. He's coming back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Blue Jays figure to take things slow, but he could be looking at a return around midseason if all goes well. May 8
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Casey Janssen
	2	Sergio Santos D.L. Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thad Weber. Santos will be out until after the All-Star break following surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow. May 19
	3	Darren Oliver D.L. Blue Jays placed LHP Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19. with a left shoulder strain. Oliver has been dealing with the ailment for 7-10 and hadn't appeared in a game in nearly a week. He shouldn't be out long, but the Jays have decided to play things safe. Toronto still has two lefties in the bullpen in Aaron Loup and Brett Cecil. May 24
	4	Steve Delabar
	5	Esmil Rogers
	6	Aaron Loup
	7	Brett Cecil
	8	Brad Lincoln
	9	Ramon Ortiz
	10	Luis Perez D.L. Luis Perez (elbow) is expected to appear in an extended spring training game later this week. Perez has been throwing bullpen sessions, but this will be his first appearance in a game. He's expected to return from Tommy John surgery around midseason. May 6

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