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Vlad Jr. apologizes for contract comments
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for misleading contract remarks after viral backlash
In brief
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for misleading contract remarks after viral backlash Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract, acknowledging fan misunderstanding Originally reported by Mlb.
Vlad Jr. faces media backlash
Guerrero Jr. faced intense media scrutiny after viral comments about his $500 million contract.
“I just gave it some thought, and I felt like the comments I made the other day were not really what I wanted to say”
Initial comments went viral
Guerrero said he was paid for past achievements, not future performance, in a Spanish interview.
“The money they gave me wasn’t for what I’m going to do. It was for what I already did”
Guerrero clarifies timing
Guerrero admitted regretting comments but denied regretting his actions, citing fan confusion.
“No, I don't regret myself. I'm not lying with what I say”
Manager sees learning opportunity
Manager John Schneider called it a learning moment for Guerrero amid team disappointment.
“He definitely puts in the work to post every day”
Father advises apology
Guerrero's father told him to apologize to fans and focus on current efforts.
“About the comments from the other day, he basically told me that what I did was wrong”
Apology delivered
Guerrero apologized directly to fans, promising continued hard work for his contract.
“I am also here to tell everyone that I am going to continue working hard to make my contract a great one”
The headline
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract, acknowledging fan misunderstanding
