The home runs will come — at least, that's the quiet belief inside the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse. And no one is banking more on that than Vladimir Guerrero Jr., now at the center of the franchise's long-term plans following a $500 million contract extension.

Blue Jays All-Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. explains what it means to sign a 14-year contract extension with this franchise

During negotiations, Guerrero said he consulted with members of his family, particularly his father —Baseball Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero—and his daughter. She was steadfast about Guerrero remaining with the Blue Jays longterm, so it was an emotional moment when she found out that was likely going to be the case.