There was news that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got a $325 signing bonus from the Yankees after going through waivers. Although that figure is low for a franchise player, it’s become a viral sensation online. The bonus is being interpreted as a genius move or a clever ruse depending on whom you ask. There were all sorts of reactions from fans, and they’re calling it “another MLB loophole moment.”
Fans split on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s $325M bonus
When the news broke on Jon Heyman that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. received merely a $325 signing bonus, fans took over social media expressing mixed emotions. Some were awed by how the Yankees had managed to get away with legally paying a player while keeping their expenses low. Others were dismayed, asserting that it highlights what is unrighteous with the league rules.
One fan commented, “This whole “throw a suite in the deal” thing is ridiculous.”
while one fan commented, “Good for the Jays and their fans.”
Other commented, “Another loophole.”
There is a good sense that this bonus figure taints the entire transaction with an air of oddness. Supporters could not help but compare Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s worth to that of a player of his calibre and how odd it is that he should find himself in this kind of situation.
Memes, jokes and shock flood social media after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s bonus news
Of course, the baseball world did not hesitate. Memes and sarcastic jokes circulated rapidly. For some, it is simply amusing. For others, it is evidence that the contract system of MLB remains in need of repair. Some fans even pointed to past instances where teams had discovered similar avenues to circumvent the system.
At the end of the day, most people agree, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not worried about $325. But the number itself, so oddly small, has become a meme in baseball circles and sparked a deeper conversation about league rules and player value.
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