This isn’t a veteran in his mid-30s, coasting into the final year of a contract. Giménez is just 26, fresh off an ALCS run with the Guardians and just two years into a seven-year, $106.5 million contract extension signed prior to the 2023 season.
Speaking with Toronto media for the first time on Wednesday, Giménez expressed his eagerness to get to Dunedin, Fla., and start this new journey with his Blue Jays teammates. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. called him immediately after the trade was made last week at the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas. Soon after, he heard from Ernie Clement, an old friend from their days together with the Guardians, and Bo Bichette.
“I’m very excited to bring my defense over here,” Giménez said through a club interpreter. “I’m very excited to play with Vladdy, guys with Gold Gloves — finally [Daulton] Varsho got his. Ernie Clement is around, too. I can’t wait to start doing these double-play routines with Bo. I’m excited for that.”
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