The Toronto Blue Jays made it official Wednesday, announcing the signing of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year contract that should keep him in their uniform the rest of his career. The deal is worth $500 million,

The news Blue Jays fans had been desperately waiting for -- news that, in their darkest moments, they feared would never come -- at last broke late Sunday night, into early Monday morning: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said it was a "big relief" that he and the Blue Jays were able to finalize a long-term deal. "I'm very, very happy to stay here and to be a Blue Jay," he said.