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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had put last year’s disappointing loss in extra innings of Game 7 of the World Series behind him before he even got to camp.
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His focus now is on what is ahead and Guerrero sees only good things for himself and his team.
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Speaking to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Guerrero said he is expecting the coming year to be even more fun than he had last year (that last game notwithstanding).
“I’m actually happier than last year,” Guerrero said. “For whatever reason, I’m happier and feeling great. I have good feelings about this year.”
The more jaded sports fan among us might raise an eyebrow upon hearing that and wonder how much of that happiness is tied to the 14-year, $500-million US deal he signed last season.
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Guerrero said the key to his positive outlook was turning the page on last season very quickly, something he said he accomplished by sitting alone in the dugout after that Game 7 loss.
“When I left, I felt like I had faced reality,” Guerrero told reporters, “and the only thing I had left to say to myself was just thank God for the year I had, for the year the team had. Right then, I just turned the page.”
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