With his free agency looming in less than nine months, the Blue Jays first baseman is generating discussion on a number of fronts.

The Toronto Blue Jays have watched Canadian native Vladimir Guerrero Jr. develop from a top prospect into a four-time All-Star and two-time selection to the All-MLB First Team. If the club wants to avoid future MLB rumors about the young star being traded, it will take closing a massive gap in contract talks.