A saga that produced numerous twists of promise and turns of pessimism over the past calendar year has finally culminated in a titanic pact between a homegrown superstar and a franchise that simply could not afford to lose him: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Blue Jays made a historic move yesterday by officially signing a 14-year, $500-million extension with All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. From a practical perspective, this contract boasts a ton of risk from both a year and a financial perspective and depending on who you ask,