Vlad's Deadline Looms: Blue Jays Spring Training Dates Announced! 

Is Vlad Guerrero Jr. playing hardball or is this a genuine deadline? The Jays have until their first full-squad workout on February 18th to lock him down. $28.5 million avoids arbitration for now, but what will it take to keep him long-term? Is a long-term deal even the right move for the Jays? Will another team swoop in if a deal isn't reached? This early spring training deadline adds an interesting wrinkle to the upcoming season. What are your predictions for how this plays out?

Their first spring training game against the Yankees on February 22nd just got a whole lot more interesting. Is this a preview of a heated AL East rivalry reigniting? Will we see some fireworks early?

And let's not forget the looming World Tour in Tokyo starting March 15th. How will this early international competition impact spring training strategies across the league? Are the Dodgers and Cubs gaining an advantage with their even earlier start dates? Could this trip throw a wrench into contract negotiations for teams like the Jays? I’m calling it now – this spring training will be one for the books. What are your bold predictions?