Guerrero stands firm on contract performance remarks

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is refusing to walk back remarks he made about his performance this season, telling reporters that his earlier comments accurately represent his true feelings on the matter.

The Blue Jays first baseman signed a 14-year, $500 million contract last year, and questions about whether he has lived up to that deal have followed him into the current campaign. When asked about the controversy surrounding his initial remarks, Guerrero was unequivocal. "What I said is the way I feel," he stated.

The comments have drawn significant attention given the scale of the contract, one of the largest in baseball history, placing Guerrero under considerable scrutiny as the season continues.