# Vlad Jr. clarifies contract comments amid disappointing season

> Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defends his $500m contract decision after a weak 2024 season.
- Title: Vlad Jr. clarifies contract comments amid disappointing season
- Summary: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defends his $500m contract decision after a weak 2024 season. Guerrero Jr. insists he was paid for past achievements, not future…
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## Contract clarification
Guerrero Jr. explains he was paid for past contributions, not future performance.

> I want people to understand one thing. The money they gave me wasn’t for what I’m going to do. It was for what I already did.
## Fan backlash
Fans criticized his comments about being paid for past work rather than future potential.

> They gave you all that money and you’re out here doing nothing.
## Manager response
Manager John Schneider says Guerrero Jr. will work harder to improve his performance.

> He’s going to continue to work to have a better year than he did personally this year.
## Season context
Guerrero Jr. hit nine home runs with an OPS below .700 this season.

> He hit just nine home runs this season with an OPS hovering below .700.
## Contract details
Guerrero Jr. signed a 14-year, $500 million extension in 2023.

> I signed my contract at the beginning of last year.
## Historical context
Guerrero Jr. faced similar backlash during Spring Training negotiations in 2025.

> Last spring, a couple of interviews lingered for weeks before being posted.
## Future outlook
Manager believes Guerrero Jr. will improve with focused effort despite current struggles.

> He’s not chalking this one up to one of those years.
## Key takeaway

Guerrero Jr. insists he was paid for past achievements, not future performance.