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The Locked On Guardians Podcast is a daily podcast that is dedicated to the Cleveland Guardians from the minors to the majors. Join host Jeff Ellis as they look at the night before, who to know in the minors, and what the future may hold for the Cleveland Guardians as they try and capture their first World Series victory since 1948. Locked On Guardians is a proud member of the Locked On Podcast Network.
David Fry and Brayan Rocchio took their turns playing hero for the Guardians who escaped with a walkoff win and a series win vs. the Tigers.
We touch on Fry's role and versatility continuing to shine and if we think Rocchio is finally starting to show signs of a top prospect finding his footing in the majors.
Also discussed is the changing role of Gabriel Arias and why there seems to be some indecisiveness about his future here.
And finally, we react to the latest MLB Mock draft and the rumored picks at 1.1 to the Guardians.
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The Cleveland Guardians offense was great for two innings, hitting enough to win. But it wasn't enough to overcome a bad start by Logan Allen and a night where the bullpen couldn't stop the bleeding.
We discuss what went wrong in Logan Allen's outing vs. Detroit, and why he is more prone to this than other starters (minus Carlos Carrasco) despite having good control overall. And of course, we touch on again how this team has no starting pitching depth and how they need to figure out a way to get back to being a team that relies on starting pitching.
And we wrap up the show talking about why taking risks in the MLB draft when picking 1.1 is a lot different vs. picking further down the board in the first round like the Guardians have in the past.
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Jose Ramirez only had one hit vs. the Tigers but it was a big one and the go-ahead homer in the win. Are we starting to see Jose turn a corner with his at bats the last couple of days? Will a return to typical Jose Ramirez be enough to survive while Steven Kwan misses a month with his hamstring strain?
We get into that, Triston McKenzie's recent turnaround and Kyle Manzard's debut to forget.
And of course, we wrap up the episode talking about the MLB Draft, Travis Bazzana and Charlie Condon keep hitting homers, why the history of college hitters that have slugged 40 homers doesn't guarantee much, and a fun ex-Cleveland pitcher's son throwing well in college this year.
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Kyle Manzardo is finally looking like he's going to make his debut for the Cleveland Guardians. But it comes at the expense of Steven Kwan going on the injured list. What does this mean for the Guardians lineup? What should we expect from Manzardo? Who will hit leadoff now?
Today's episode dives into all of that, plus the Guardians taking care of business against the Angels despite not looking their best most of the weekend.
We also talk about another troubling injury for Chase DeLauter and look at the matchups ahead this week with the Detroit Tigers.
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The Guardians had a chance to have a winning road trip, but some extra innings losses and a rough finale in Houston sent them home 2-4 against the Braves and Astros.
We get into the finale loss and why Bo Naylor is concerning right now and why the offense couldn't push across enough runs against Spencer Araghetti.
It's not all bad though, as we talk about how the starting pitching seems to be getting on track.
George Valera also came back in Columbus on Wednesday and we talked about what his future is at this point, given that he's out of options.
What needs to happen in May for the Guardians to maintain the strong start in April?
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The Guardians had to play a fourth straight extra-inning game, and came out on the positive end on the road in Houston on Wednesday.
We get into the Guardians battling against Justin Verlander, Triston McKenzie's strong start, the bullpen going into extra innings again and a much-needed win.
Before all that, we also discuss the timing of Hunter Gaddis' struggles causing a reaction the way it did, and we evaluate the Guardians season after 30 games - what we liked, what we didn't like, and what we'd like to see happen in May for this team to sustain a strong start.
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The Guardians started a three-game series in Houston with the Astros. Before that, however, we got some potentially interesting news that there has been a bit of a cheating scandal in the SEC in baseball. What do we know and does it have any impact on these draft-eligible hitters at the top of the board? We dive into that and why it makes Hagen Smith even more interesting.
Since the Guardians are playing the Astros, we also revisit the Myles Straw trade, what we thought about Yainer Diaz then, and what we think about him now. While we're at it, we also check in on how Nolan Jones and Will Benson are doing just for good measure.
And then we get into the game action, with Carrasco's struggles and the offense battling back.
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The Cleveland Guardians played a tight series with the Atlanta Braves over the weekend with the Braves coming out on top. The Guardians had their chances in the finale, but a few self-inflicted mistakes may have cost them a series win.
So, are you encouraged by the fact that the Guardians had chances to win this series against the Braves? Or are you frustrated that they blew them? If you're frustrated, does that mean your expectations have changed about who this team can or cannot beat this year?
We get into all of that, Tanner Bibee arriving as an ace, Hunter Gaddis' tough weekend, Scott Barlow's magician act, thriving Ben Lively, how the bullpen could get better, and some minor league notes at the end.
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The Cleveland Guardians played a tight series with the Atlanta Braves over the weekend with the Braves coming out on top. The Guardians had their chances in the finale, but a few self-inflicted mistakes may have cost them a series win.
So, are you encouraged by the fact that the Guardians had chances to win this series against the Braves? Or are you frustrated that they blew them? If you're frustrated, does that mean your expectations have changed about who this team can or cannot beat this year?
We get into all of that, Tanner Bibee arriving as an ace, Hunter Gaddis' tough weekend, Scott Barlow's magician act, thriving Ben Lively, how the bullpen could get better, and some minor league notes at the end.
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In honor of the NFL draft, we do a 10 pick MLB mock draft, giving our selections for each pick, including the Guardians at #1 overall.
And of course we get into the Guardians nice bounce back win vs. the Red Sox. Is Jose Ramirez ready to take off? Are we seeing a Will Brennan breakout? Why did David Fry have a big game despite not getting any hits?
Was this a building block start for McKenzie? And, is the Guardians OF a top 10 offensive outfield?
Thanks for listening and let us know what you think of the draft picks.
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As if the news on Gavin Williams' elbow and suffering a (hopefully) temporary setback in his comeback wasn't tough enough for the Guardians and their pitching staff, they took one on the chin from the Red Sox, shut out by them for the second time this year. Carlos Carrasco walked the tight rope through five innings but for some reason was sent back out for the sixth inning and it came further off the rails.
What is the level of concern now for Williams' elbow health? Why was Carrasco allowed to pitch the sixth? We answer those questions as well as talking about why Carrasco isn't going anywhere due to the team's lack of depth.
We also try to find out why the Guardians can't seem to get Connor Wong out.
We wrap up with the minor league injury news for the Guardians and some interesting draft news and data on Charlie Condon, Travis Bazzana, Braden Montgomery and more.
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The Guardians finally got six innings from a starting pitcher for the first time since April 3, and they scored four runs for the fifth straight game and beat the Red Sox yet again.
We dig into how Ben Lively was able to dominate the Red Sox for the second straight time and get a win this time, why David Fry played a huge role in this win, and how we think this offense and team could actually get better.
Kyle Manzardo is hot in Columbus, so we discuss how calling him up would work with the current roster construction.
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The Cleveland Guardians are 16-6 through 22 games in 2024 and life is good. So what is behind the Guardians great start? Friend of the show Andre Knott joins us to break down how the Guardians have gotten off to a great start.
How have they overcome the Shane Bieber injury so far? What lessons did the team learn from 2023 that are helping them? How have they blended coaching staff members from the Tito era into the Stephen Vogt era so well? We dive into that with Andre as well as talking about the differences with this team but not comparing Tito and Vogt, and much more. Thanks to Andre for taking the time on his day off to talk with us
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Josh Naylor put White Sox pitchers into the tortured pitchers department in 2022 and in 2024 he's taking his act on a world tour, and the Athletics were his latest victim over the weekend in Cleveland's sweep of Oakland.
On this episode we discuss how the Guardians offense keeps humming at impressive levels of possible sustainability, Tanner Bibee's best start of the year as well as Triston McKenzie. We also compare the first 22 games of 2024 to the first 22 of the Guardians 2022 season.
At the end we look ahead to the upcoming schedule and give our latest musings on MLB draft stuff from over the weekend and the #1 pick.
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The Guardians continue to be road warriors, winning the series against Boston at Fenway, 5-4 on Thursday.
We get into the Guardians winning early despite not getting the usual production from the strongest areas of their team, how Carlos Carrasco was able to settle in for a strong start, Stephen Vogt keeping things fresh with his lineup.
We also talk about the article from The Athletic that touches on Triston McKenzie's situation with his elbow and what it means for his future performance and the Guardians pitching situation.
And we look ahead to the upcoming series with Oakland and some college baseball/MLB draft notes on hitter-handedness, as well as what to watch for this weekend.
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The free-swinging Guardians offense ran into a tough matchup against strike-throwing Tanner Houck and the Red Sox, leading to a 2-0 loss where the Guardians never had any threat to score.
We discuss why it was a bad matchup, why Ben Lively's start was so positive (and if the next one will or won't be), why the Guardians acquired Pedro Avila on Wednesday and some notes on Travis Bazzana's injury and draft strategy.
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The Guardians bullpen struggled against the Red Sox, and despite a good start from Tanner Bibee, the Guardians have gone 10 straight games without a start of six innings from the rotation. And they improved to 10-3 in those last 10 games thanks to the 10-7 extra inning win over Boston on Tuesday.
We start recording live late in this one all the way through the victory to talk about the bullpen's off night, how two hitters drove up Bibee's pitch count, the bottom of the offense coming through, and how Vogt continues to appear to push the right buttons.
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Xzavion Curry picked the Guardians rotation and offense up with five innings of shutout ball in the win over the Red Sox on Patriots Day.
How did Curry shut down the Red Sox lineup in his first start of the year and should he stay in the rotation? We answer that in this episode, as well as what Gabriel Arias is working on during this hot streak, and if Will Brennan can finally make an adjustment stick.
We also talk briefly about the unique profiles in this bullpen and how they each have found success on their path to the majors.
And of course, we cover some interesting stats from college baseball over the weekend, and what days Charlie Condon, Travis Bazzana and Nick Kurtz are doing all their damage. We also quickly cover from Guardians prospect notes from last week.
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The Guardians saved their series against the Yankees with a resilient walkoff win. One of the positives in the game is that the Guardians showed how their versatility was key in the win and how the bullpen continues to hold strong despite the starting pitching issues.
Aside from the fun Sunday win, we get into who will be jumping into the Guardians starting rotation this week and if the rotation as a whole can settle things down, and what moves will have to be made to add those starters.
We also ask the question if it is too soon to consider making some lineup changes to get Gabriel Arias and Estevan Florial a chance after good weekends and other hitters struggling.
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Locked On Guardians podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball.
The ridiculous question on everyone's mind - how "real" or "believable" is the Cleveland Guardians 9-3, 12 games in the 2024 season?
While nothing should be taken as definitive with less than 10% of the season being played so far, this episode looks at some of the positives that seem "real" 12 games in and which areas are a concern so far.
We look at the strong bullpen, a quality run differential and some offensive improvement. We also touch on the amount of innings the pen has thrown, the lack of starter depth, and where the lineup gets light.
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The Cleveland Guardians Just won't quit and come back from a 5-0 for the second day in a row. This time they finish the job pick up the win and take the series. The Naylor brothers become the fourth pair of brothers to homer in the same inning on National Sibling Day. This team has so much heart, that every game is a blast and this one had three blasts.
We get into the team's trade of the day, who is Wes Parson, and why they added him. Then we switch our focus to the Yankees a team that is different yet similar to Cleveland this year in ways you might not expect.
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The Guardians battled back against a 5-0 deficit to the White Sox, but control issues and some weird bounces thwarted a full comeback.
We touch on how leadership helped fuel getting the team back in the game quickly, why the Guardians need to get Scott Barlow settled in here soon and why the Guardians also seem to favor left handed hitters for a reason.
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The solar eclipse was cool, but another Cleveland Guardians win is even cooler.
We break down all of the good stuff from the Cleveland Guardians home opener win over the White Sox.
Why Andres Gimenez keeps making winning plays.
The young bullpen keeps stepping up.
Leadership in the locker room is already emerging.
And we also dive into some prospect standouts over the weekend in the Guardians system as well as some 2024 MLB Draft prospects who performed well over the weekend.
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Shane Bieber is going to miss the rest of 2024 with Tommy John surgery and maybe some of 2025. What do the Guardians do now without their ace? Can they still contend in the AL Central? Should they have traded him before? Will he come back to Cleveland in 2025 as a free agent this winter? How does Stephen Vogt handle this news and his team in the first year as the manager?
We try to answer all of these questions in a therapy session of Locked On Guardians.
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Another day, another ace defeated by the Cleveland Guardians. We look at the little things the Guardians did well offensively to beat Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins to spoil their home opener.
We look at how Tanner Bibee and the Guardians bullpen used sliders to silence the Twins bats and an emerging high-leverage reliever in Hunter Gaddis.
And finally, we look at the rest of the weekend series against the Twins and what to expect the rest of the series. We also make some college baseball-watching recommendations for the weekend related to the MLB Draft.
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The Cleveland Guardians are partying like it's 2023.
OK...we don't want that, but they are 5-2 in 2024 like the were in 2023 after seven games facing Oakland and Seattle.
We touch on how the Guardians first seven games this year are different than a year ago offensively and their balanced offensive approach being the Mariners pair of aces to win the series.
We also discuss the apparent conflicting thoughts when watching Shane Bieber pitch well between increasing his trade value and helping the teams win
And finally we look ahead to the Twins series ahead.
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The Guardians were unable to overcome a rough second inning from Triston McKenzie in a short start. Despite the loss to the Mariners on Monday, there were some positive takeaways. The bullpen navigated well and saved them from a potential move to get a fresh arm up and Stephen Vogt pulled some good levers. The offense had some late life and then on Tuesday, also had some good signs behind another strong start by Shane Bieber.
We discuss the level of concern for McKenzie, rehabs, and future moves for Xzavion Curry, Ben Lively, and eventually Sam Hentges and Gavin Williams.
We give its bullpen their due and Tyler Freeman having a standout Monday night. We also look at Will Brennan's bad luck and some positive offensive trends for the Guardians.
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The Cleveland Guardians continue their west coast trip, which gives us the chance to finish our 2024 position preview series with second base.
We took a look back at Andres Gimenez 2022 season and his 2023, to see if the 2024 version will be something in between. We also debated where he ranked on this roster in terms of his importance to the team given his contract, defense, ability to move between second and short if needed, and his all around game.
We also discussed second base options in the minors, which is mostly Juan Brito and then hopefully Travis Bazzana, if those two even stick at second base.
And it was a big weekend in college baseball, so we discuss the 1.1 options and performance among Charlie Condon, Travis Bazzana, Braden Montgomery, Nick Kurtz, the absence of JJ Whetherholt, and we dig a little deeper on Ryan Johnson.
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The Guardians took three of four games in Oakland to start the 2024 season.
We get into some of the miscues of the Sunday loss and not taking advantage of being given the game, but also the good and the bad from the first three wins of the series.
Shane Bieber's new changeup and best performance since?
Andres Gimenez hot start.
Tyler Freeman settling in nicely at the plate and in CF.
Overall strong bullpen performance.
Struggles with starter length and some early bullpen overuse.
Looking ahead to the Guardians series with the Mariners.
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After a long wait the Cleveland Guardians 2024 season finally got underway in Oakland. Shane Bieber looked in vintage form early and the offense got off to a good start.
We weren't able to record reactions for the full game due to the late start, but we discussed the intrigue of the opening lineup, the platoons and flexibility, but also one hitter who should hit higher.
We also discuss the additions of Peter Strzelecki and Zak Kent to their pitching depth and why we think these additions can help in 2024 and maybe beyond.
A few Guardians minor leaguers got cut at the end of spring training, so we give them their due as players and wish them some luck.
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Opening day is here! How will the Cleveland Guardians actually do this year? There's a wide range of possibilities for this team. We talk about the numbers that matter for the Guardians to be a playoff team in 2024 and if they can accomplish those.
How many games will the Guardians win? Can they hit more homers or even be a league average offense? Will the pitching staff finish top 10 in ERA again? Will Shane Bieber still be pitching for this team after the trading deadline? Will we see Chase DeLauter this year?
All of that and more on today's show getting you ready for the 2024 season ahead.
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As we wait another day for regular season baseball for the Cleveland Guardians, we continue to wrap up our 2024 position preview series with first base.
Can Josh Naylor repeat his 2023 success and stay healthy? Will he sign an extension?
When will Kyle Manzardo arrive? What other first-base prospects do the Guardians have in the system?
Of course, we talk about some of the first base draft prospects in this year's class - Nick Kurtz, Blake Burke, Aiden Harris, Derek Bender, Jac Cagliaone, and more.
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It was a big weekend in college baseball with Travis Bazzana and Charlie Condon making headlines with big games. After not being able to get to it Monday, we give a college baseball/MLB Draft weekend update on the battle for the Guardians top pick as conference play begins.
We also discuss some other good performances over the weekend including Corey Collins, Luke Holman, Kavares Tears, and Brian Holiday. We also get into some more interesting Jac Cagliaone data.
And we put our 3rd base position preview for the Guardians into the second half of this episode, because what more can we say about Jose Ramirez other than he's great and how many more great years does he have left? We debate that, talk about the lack of third-base prospects in the system and some potential draft prospects at that position as well.
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Myles Straw was reportedly placed on waivers by the Cleveland Guardians as they set their initial 26 man roster to start the 2024 season. How did the Guardians arrive at this move now and what it mean for Straw and other players like Tyler Freeman and Estevan Florial. Also, is the influence in the clubhouse as much as we previously thought?
We also get to why neither Kyle Manzardo and Deyvison De Los Santos didn't make the initial roster.
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We're under a week away from MLB (US) Opening Day. We talked on Thursday about roster decisions that were going to have to be made soon. On today's episode, we make those decisions. We try to predict what the Cleveland Guardians Opening Day roster will be, and we also compare it to who we would put on the Opening Day roster.
We also get to your mailbag questions including if there will be another late-spring roster clearing trade, and a few draft questions about a recent guest on the show and the 1-1 pick.
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The 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB host on our network debating who take the top spots in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central and NL West. Will we see the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twin, the Houston Astros, the Atlanta Braves, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers repeat their 2023 success?
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Opening Day is just a week away. And while we say it's sort of an artificial deadline, it does have some effect on roster decisions leading up to the announcement of the Opening Day roster.
Birthday boy today, Carlos Carrasco, has an opt out in his contract for this weekend and Tyler Beede is able to opt out if he's told he's not on the Opening Day roster. What will the decision be for those two arms with Cleveland's current injury situation?
We also discuss not overhyping spring training performances and taking stats too seriously, and that includes everyone's prospect fixation, Chase DeLauter.
Also discussed is the Twins recent pitching injury news, Guardians minor league injury news, and some recent cuts from the minor league roster in Cleveland's system of significance.
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We've talked a lot about the Cleveland Guardians bullpen over the last week because of the injuries to Trevor Stephan, James Karinchak and Sam Hentges.
How will those injuries impact the Guardians bullpen in 2024? We discuss that in our position preview of the bullpen.
Will Clase and Scott Barlow finish the year in the Guardians bullpen? Will Cleveland reduce Clase's workload?
Can Eli Morgan have a better second half?
Who will step up into a high leverage role?
Will Franco Aleman or Andrew Walters debut first?
Which other prospect relievers should you keep an eye on in the Guardians system and in the draft this year?
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We talk about some roster news to start the focus being on Kyle Manzardo not making the Guardians as well as some chatter about who is likely to start in center field and who is likely to make the team.
Then we start part one of our mock draft digging into the first 30 picks in this year's draft make sure to tune in to find who I think your team might take, why they might, and why they might not take the player you expect.
Also, check out part two in a bonus episode on YouTube.
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While we're waiting on the news about Sam Hentges' finger, we wonder if his Opening Day status will also be in doubt, and we also talk about why Opening Day isn't a real deadline, and the sky isn't falling yet.
In that same vein, we also talk about a Guardians relief prospect that could be emerging quicker than we previously thought.
Shane Bieber went 5.2 innings in this latest outing, and with that timing, does it look like we are getting closer to Stephen Vogt naming him the opening day starter.
We also talk about the lack of promotion about the Guardians spring breakout game over the weekend, and a brief college baseball/MLB Draft weekend update.
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The Cleveland Guardians got some rough pitching injury news on Thursday, losing Trevor Stephan for the 2024 season with elbow surgery, as well as another lost year for Daniel Espino, as he underwent a second shoulder surgery.
Gavin Williams and Sam Hentges appear to have short-term injuries, and James Karinchak is stuck between short and long-term injury status.
How will the Guardians replace Stephan in the bullpen and how much impact does it have on the Guardians playoff chances?
Are we more concerned about Williams' elbow?
Who will fill in for him in the short term?
What should we expect out of Espino when he returns?
We also discuss the Justin Campbell situation briefly.
And what to watch for in baseball this weekend - NOT the Guardians prospect breakout game, but college baseball.
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We're rolling through our 2024 Cleveland Guardians position preview series, discussing the Guardians starting rotation. Will the Fab 5 make the majority of starts in 2024? Will Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie stay healthy? Will Bieber finish 2024 in Cleveland?
We also look at the standout sophomores of Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams and Logan Allen, to see if they'll take a step forward in 2024, or succumb to the sophomore slump.
Below that, we take a look at the depth options for the rotation which are...tough to imagine.
And of course, we dig into the pitching prospects in the system, while not as deep and exciting as years past, but has pitchers we like, such as Ryan Webb and Ross Carver.
We bring you some more Guardians pitching prospects deep in the minors and of course, we make time to talk about some of our favorite MLB draft targets for the Guardians among this year's pitching class.
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It's draft day...sort of. It's our second annual Locked On Guardians prospect draft where we see who can draft the best team of the Guardians prospects.
Comment who between Jeff and Justin assembled the best team of Guardians prospects or vote on Twitter.
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We continue with our 2024 Cleveland Guardians position preview, this episode we preview everyone's favorite position...the outfield.
We discuss how Steven Kwan is a set-it-and-forget it type outfielder, and who is going to stand next to him.
Which outfielders will be on the roster and in the lineup to start the year?
Who will end the year in the Guardians outfield?
What will the Guardians "regular" outfield rotation be in 2024? The options are aplenty with Myles Straw, Ramon Laureano, Will Brennan, Estevan Florial and Tyler Freeman is taking the world by storm.
When will Chase DeLauter make his debut? Why we have to see George Valera, and maybe Jhonkensy Noel and Johnthan Rodriguez this year.
We discuss some Guardians outfield prospects down the line, and spend a little time talking about 2024 outfield draft prospects.
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Gavin Williams was scratched from his start Sunday out of abundance of caution due to elbow discomfort. Don't panic yet, but we discuss what our level of concern is and what the Guardians rotation options are in the event Williams needs to miss time.
Stephen Vogt claims he's not beholden to the shortstop battle being two players. So if it won't be Gabriel Arias and Brayan Roccio, who could slide at SS?
And we give an update on
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Rosters for MLB's Spring Breakout games of all prospects this spring are out. The Guardians have an exciting and interesting squad, but where is the promotion, buzz, and excitement? And why can't Guardians fans watch it?
Does the Bryan Bello extension set a market for a possible Tanner Bibee extension?
Is the Opening Day roster coming into focus yet? Hear our picks for the first Guardians 26-man roster of 2024.
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Who is going to start the season at shortstop for the Cleveland Guardians? Will they end the year as the main shortstop? Who is the shortstop of the future? The Guardians don't know yet, so we try to figure out in our 2024 position preview at shortstop.
Will it be Arias? Will he hit left handers?
Will it be Rocchio?
Should Andres Gimenez move to short and add Juan Brito to the middle infield mix?
Where do Tyler Freeman and Angel Martinez fit in?
What shortstop prospects are coming up the pipeline?
Which shortstop draft prospects should you keep an eye on?
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The hottest rumor of the day for the Cleveland Guardians is that top prospect Chase DeLauter has a chance to make the Guardians out to start the year. We dig into how often a player with his experience level makes the majors as well as explaining why even if he doesn't start the year with Cleveland. He could be an exciting addition in the near future.
We also dig into the struggles of Estevan Florial addressing why it is he is likely to make the team no matter what he does in spring training.
We reach out to the listeners for what they love or hate about spring training. Then add with some draft stats that make Charlie Condon look quite good in this year's class.
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Justin is back from spring training in Arizona ready to fire off some spring training and roster takes hotter than his sunburn.
In the solo episode of spring training episode, discussed are:
Who's standing out in camp so far
Shane Bieber's first start
Will De Los Santos and Florial do enough to make the roster?
Ramon Laureano's adjustment paying off?
Smooth sailing for young pitchers early on
Injury updates on Bo Naylor and Daniel Espino
Stephen Vogt's exciting approach to the lineup
Opening Day roster projection
Prospects standing out
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After an interesting weekend of college baseball, we dig into some of the top performs like Travis Bazzanna of Oregon State, Jonathan Santucci of Duke, Hagen Smith of Arkansas, Jac Caglianone of Florida, Chase Burns of Wake Forest, and Ohio boy Riley Huge of Winthrop. I have several hot takes. The big one focused on how impressed I was after watching Jac Caglianone pitch in particular.
We get into the debate of Charlie Condon of Georgia vs. Nick Kurtz of Wake Forest. And why it is becoming Condon ahead of Kurtz to many.
We also get into the Guardians potential bench brigade, and show there is a limited number of spots left, and how the shortstop position will have a big effect on the bench, and who makes this team. Could there be another rookie of the year candidate than Manzardo for Cleveland this year?
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It's another Guardians prospect tools draft! Jeff and Justin tried to build the best Guardians position player prospect by drafting individual player tools, and it's time to do it by exploring the Guardians' pitching factory. This draft includes trying to draft the best combination of Guardians' pitching prospects fastball, curveball, slider, changeup, command, durability, and intangibles.
Jeff's draft:
Fastball: Daniel Espino
Curveball: Joey Cantillo
Slider: Jack Leftwich
Changeup: Hunter Gaddis
Command: Andrew Walters
Durability: Austin Peterson
Intangibles: Trenton Denholm
Justin's draft:
Fastball: Alex Clemmey
Curveball: Ryan Webb
Slider: Franco Aleman
Changeup: Parker Messick
Command/Control: Will Dion
Durability: Tim Herrin
Intangibles: Doug Nikhazy
Comment for your pick for who put together the best pitching prospect from Guardians pitching prospect tools.
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Trevor Stephan is shut down for three weeks with a deep bone bruise in his elbow, in addition to James Karinchak's shoulder fatigue keeping him out. Neither reliever seems likely to be ready for Opening Day. Who will fill in the open spots in the bullpen in the wake of the injuries and who will step up?
We go over the options and who is most likely to emerge in the short term and long term.
We also discuss the Guaridans' adjusted approach to try to hit for more power and if it will work.
And with Tyler Freeman playing some centerfield, we look at how that option could change the composition of the roster and who will man the outfield spots.
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Spring training is in full swing, so we're starting our 2024 position previews and starting at catcher. We discuss how big of a leap Bo Naylor can take in year 2, and if he's the most exciting young player on this roster. We also debate if the time to extend him is now, and how much that would cost. What is Austin Hedges' role, how much should he play, and where does David Fry fit?
We also get to talk about the future of Ralphy Velazquez and if he'll stick catcher, and other catchers in the system.
At the end, we throw out some catcher names in the draft as well.
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Baseball America prospect writer Geoff Pontes joins the show to talk about blending data and scouting aspects in his writing and evaluating. He shares what metrics and indicators he looks for in evaluating players. We also get into his thoughts are on this year's MLB draft, who he views as the top player right now for this year's draft, and his thoughts on Travis Bazzana. Geoff also shares some of the Guardians' prospects he likes and if the Guardians' draft strategy will change with a new scouting director.
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The Guardians are finally playing actual baseball games in 2024, even if they are exhibition games. We quickly went over a few things that were notable from the opening weekend of spring training for the Guardians. We also talk about the impact of the George Valera injury and why it puts him and the Guardians in a tough spot regarding his future.
Stephen Vogt has mentioned Joey Cantillo by name twice already this spring and we get into what he said about the young left-handed prospect.
We also dig deep into a big weekend in college baseball, talking about Hagen Smith's meteoric performance and if that puts him into the 1.1 conversation, along with Travis Bazzana's big weekend, and other notable performances to take note of.
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Guardians spring training baseball is here, which means you've made it through the offseason. Take a breath, smile, and enjoy this special episode of Locked On Guardians with T.J. Zuppe of the Selby is Godcast as we discuss Guardians what spring training storylines we're watching, what questions they can and need to answer this spring, and how they will go about it.
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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt talked about where Jose Ramirez might fit best in the young lineup this year, leaving it open if he could hit second or where he might be most comfortable. So we get into where he should hit in the lineup and end up throwing out some off-the-wall ideas about who should actually hit leadoff to start the year.
Before that, we also get into if the 2024 draft class is being unfairly compared to last year's potentially historically good class and why the 2024 class still looks better than some drafts within the last decade.
And we wrap up by trying to make sense of the Royals most recent trade and if their pitching staff actually is going to make them division "contenders' in a division where almost anyone could and should be a contender to win.
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The Guardians are going to use Deyvison De Los Santos at multiple spots this spring to give him every chance to make the team. What are the odds of him actually making the roster and will it work? Will the Guardians also continue to say they are trying to win while developing their young players? And we talk about if Steven Vogt can be any different in terms of handling the lineup and moving players around to create more roster flexibility and opportunities.
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Everyone loves a draft and everyone loves prospects. So we decided to build the best Cleveland Guardians position player prospect by drafting individual tools of players. We drafted who we thought had the best hit tools, power, speed, glove, arm, patience, and intangibles as well. Let us know who you think "built" the best Guardians position player prospect by tools.
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Pitchers are throwing baseballs at Guardians spring training and they're talking to reporters. We react to some quotes from Guardians hitting coach Chris Valaika on Devyison De Los Santos and Myles Straw as told to MLB.com's Mandy Bell (https://www.mlb.com/guardians/news/chris-valaika-guardians-hitting-coach-on-2024-spring-training), as well as quotes from Shane Bieber's (https://www.mlb.com/guardians/news/shane-bieber-uses-driveline-technology-to-prepare-for-2024) time at Driveline this winter, and how Carlos Carrasco feels (https://www.mlb.com/guardians/news/carlos-carrasco-discusses-return-to-guardians), also as told to Mandy Bell.
We also watched a lot of college baseball over the weekend and shared our thoughts from top performers that could be 1.1 picks for the Guardians, as well as some other interesting names down the board.
1:09 James Karinchak's shoulder, role, salary
5:31 Devyison De Los Santos' impact
8:36 Myles Straw's playing time
12:17 Shane Bieber's work at Driveline
16:52 Carlos Carrasco's velocity
17:52 Kyle Manzardo comps
22:40 Travis Bazzana , Chase Burns, Nick Kurtz, Seaver King, Vance Honeycutt, Brody Brecht, Marcus Morgan, Cade Obermueller, Kalen Culpepper, Charlie Condon, John West, Zander Darby, Dylan Dreling
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It's a mailbag edition of Locked on Guardians! You guys asked how the Guardians will manage to shake out the shortstop situation in spring training, how to get playing time, and evaluations of Gabriel Arias, Brayan Rocchio, and Tyler Freeman. You also asked about which Non-roster invitees look to be the favorites to make the Opening Day roster. Another listener also asked to predict who the top three offensive performers will be among Guardians prospects in 2024 by wRC+. We also got a great question about how MLB teams evaluate high school and amateur players with wood bats vs. aluminum.
And at the end of the show, we discuss some of the interesting matchup on the opening weekend of D1 college baseball, including games and potential Guardians draft prospects to watch.
We also briefly discuss Devyison De Los Santos as a possible OF option and some of the additional NRI's and extra prospects in camp to get excited about!
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Division I College Baseball starts on Friday, so it's time to watch for the players the Cleveland Guardians could pick at 1.1 this July. Baseball America's lead draft writer, Carlos Callazo joins us to talk about how the 2024 class doesn't have a clear-cut option at 1.1 and there are more than just three players to consider with the top pick coming into the season.
We talked about JJ Wetherholt's ability to play shortstop, if Nick Kurtz has what it takes to be worth the risk at 1.1 for Cleveland, other players that could be in that conversation like Vance Honeycutt, Seaver King, Mike Sirota, and Jac Cagliaone.
We also touched a little on Chase Burns and the lack of a Paul Skenes type arm in this class, as well as if the Guardians strategy will change with the #1 overall pick and how they will decide to use their bonus pool.
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Baseball Prospectus's Russell Carleton's fun Twitter prompt, picking one player from each season between 1998-2023 (26 seasons) to make a 26-man roster, with no repeated players and no repeated seasons, inspired us to do a draft! So we drafted a player from every single season from 1998-2023 in Cleveland history to build a coherent 26-man roster, without repeating names and seasons. Once a player was off the board, the other person couldn't take another season of that player.
Let us know who picked the best team!
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We saw late last week some of the results from Shane Bieber's work at Driveline this offseason. The data looks encouraging, but what does it actually mean for Bieber's 2024 season and what does he need to do to get back to the best version of himself?
There were some silly rumors about the Phillies interest in Emmanuel Clase last week and we touch on that situation a bit.
The Guardians do have a 40-man roster situation is a little cloudy, but does that mean they're going to stash Daniel Espino on the 60-day IL? We debate, and how good the Guardians rotation could really be and why there are so many caveats.
And we are 44 days from spring training, so we talked about some of our favorite Cleveland players who have worn 44.
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13:25 Emmanuel Clase/Phillies "rumors"
18:20 Guardians 40-man roster/Daniel Espino situation
23:51 How good can the Guardians' rotation be?
30:41 Favorite 44's in team history
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With Corey Kluber retiring last week, we are taking this episode to remember his legacy in Cleveland, how it all started for Kluber after the trade to Cleveland, and his place in team history. We discussed how he started the run of pitching dominance in Cleveland, how he got there, where he ranks in team history, and we shared your favorite memories of his time here.
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We're leaning heavily into the MLB Draft this year for the Guardians and were joined by College of Charleson star Cole Mathis. Cole had a breakout year in college in 2023, continued his success on the Cape Cod League circuit last summer, and has seen his name rising among draft circles for the year ahead. He talks about his success in 2023 and on the Cape Cod League, as well as his dad, Sammie, being drafted by Cleveland in 1995, and wanting to coach and be a teacher. We also talk with Cole about being a two-way player, his approach at the plate, his favorite players and team growing up, how he unwinds from baseball, and his pick for the 2024 Super Bowl.
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Baseball America released its pre-season high school All-Americans as voted on by MLB scouting directors (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2024-preseason-high-school-all-american-teams). We talked about which picks could be in play for the Guardians in the draft either on day 1 of the MLB draft. Projections are out at Baseball Prospectus (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/) and Fangraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds), and we look at where they think the Guardians will finish in the standings and if they can beat that.
We also took a look at the Guardians 2024 promo schedule and discussed why Shaq is coming to Cleveland and who is going into the Cleveland Baseball Hall of Fame. And with 6 days to go until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, we talk about the history of #6 in Cleveland baseball history and why it's up to Brayan Rocchio to restore greatness to the number.
2:32 Cade Arrambide
3:00 Ethan Holliday
3:54 PJ Morlando
6:23 Konnor Griffin
7:08 Cam Caminiti
7:28 Caleb Bonemer
8:01 Noah Franco
8:30 Joey Oakie
9:27 Middle-infielders
10:37 Dante Nori
11:10 Slade Caldwell
11:52 Aiden Harris
14:02 2024 projections
22:19 Guardians 2024 promo schedule
25:18 Cleveland Baseball Hall of Fame
28:42 #6 in Cleveland baseball history
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Baseball America released its NCAA preseason All-American list as voted on by MLB scouts his week (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2024-preseason-college-all-american-teams/). Jeff attempts to guess the first-team All-American list and we debate which players in play for the Guardians with the first pick and why, as well as a few second or third-round candidates.
We also discuss Keith Law listing Jaison Chourio as a "just missed" from his top 100 list and what expectations are for him in 2024 (https://theathletic.com/5244674/2024/02/06/mlb-prospects-top-100-just-missed-2024/). And we're 7 days away from discussing famous (and infamous) #7s in Cleveland history, including Kenny Lofton being robbed of a Hall of Fame spot
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4:50 Nick Kurtz
5:35 JJ Weatherholt/Travis Bazzana debate
8:30 Kaelen Culppeper/Shortstop
9:21 Tommy White
9:50 Outfielders
13:08 Starting pitchers
15:35 Tyson Neighbors
17:00 All-American second-team list
19:49 Blake Burke
20:56 Seaver King
24:10 Top tools
25:35 Jaison Chourio
28:44 #7 and Kenny Lofton
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More top 100 prospect lists are coming out among the baseball industry and the latest is Keith Law's from The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/5245693/2024/02/05/top-100-mlb-prospects-2024-keith-law/), who had Brayan Rocchio at #13, as high as he's ever been. Other lists aren't that high on Rocchio, which led us to talk about if Rocchio has been the victim of some prospect fatigue. We discuss that, the Guardians new replay coordinator, the White Sox rebuilding trades, and if the Guardians should consider a contract with Brandon Woodruff.
3:00 Brayan Rocchio top 100 ranking
14:55 Guardians new replay coordinator
21:10 Should Guardians sign Brandon Woodruff?
27:15 White Sox trades open the division
29:55 Famous #8s for Cleveland
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We've talked a lot about Kyle Manzardo's roster situation a lot this offseason for opening day, and now he has made 2/3 of the baseball industries top 100 prospect lists that would qualify Cleveland for a trade pick in 2025 if Manzardo were to win Rookie of the Year in 2024. So now we discuss how real that situation really could be and what are the drawbacks. We also saw a somewhat blockbuster trade for an ace over the weekend with Corbin Burnes going to the Orioles. What does that return tell about Shane Bieber's trade value and situation? And we quickly talk about the Guardians adding RHP Tyler Zuber to a minor league deal.
1:00 Kyle Manzardo Top 100
12:00: Farm system rankings
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28:30 TV deal
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It's a listener mailbag episode of Locked On Guardian! We took your questions and answered them on the show. We got questions about how the Guardian will handle opening day roster decisions for Kyle Manzardo and Devyison De Los Santos, if it's fair to criticize the Guardians prospect evaluation process the last few years, and who will the Guardians try to extend this spring?
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It's the final installment of our offseason Let's Make a Deal series, looking for trades the Cleveland Guardians could make with AL East teams. Jeff and Justin both have blockbusters with the Baltimore Orioles, Jeff tries to trade for a broken-down New York Yankee, and both of us want some big names OFs from the Boston Red Sox. Jeff also wants back a former prospect from Tampa Bay, and both Jeff and Justin have different opinions on the value of one struggling Blue Jays starter.
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The Guardians have had a quiet offseason, as we've all seen. But the Guardians did sign old friend Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal this weekend, as well as former first-round pick Tyler Beede, with invites to major league spring training. We discuss their situations and what the signings mean for Cleveland. We also get into Kyle Manzardo's Top-100 prospect status and how it could affect his roster status on opening day and this season. We also quickly touch on some of the interesting minor league coaching assignments.
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The offseason continues to crawl along despite spring training being three weeks away. With no moves being made, we discuss what trades Cleveland could make with AL West teams. Hear what deals we can strike with the Mariners, Rangers, Angels, and A's.
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Our last and perhaps least team position review from 2023, the Cleveland Guardians outfield. This group hit the least homers in baseball last year, but also didn't steal bases the same way it did in 2022, an area expected to be a strength for them. We talk about how Steven Kwan was solid and reliable, but the rest of the outfield disappointed in a number of ways and if any prospects broke through in 2023 that gave hope for the future.
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Spring training 2024 is less than a month away and we have some 2023 position reviews of the Cleveland Guardians to get through, and we start today talking about the bullpen from 2023. What happened to Emmanuel Clase in 2023? Why did Trevor Stephan have a good first half and a rough second half? Why did Eli Morgan and Nick Sandlin become unreliable? What was your favorite memory of the Reynaldo Lopez/Matt Moore bullpen era? And we get into relief prospects that emerged in 2023.
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Spring training 2024 is less than a month away and we have some 2023 position reviews of the Cleveland Guardians to get through, and we start today talking about the bullpen from 2023. What happened to Emmanuel Clase in 2023? Why did Trevor Stephan have a good first half and a rough second half? Why did Eli Morgan and Nick Sandlin become unreliable? What was your favorite memory of the Reynaldo Lopez/Matt Moore bullpen era? And we get into relief prospects that emerged in 2023.
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It's the dead of winter and MLB"s offseason stove has also gone frigid, so we're cooking up another edition of Let's Make a Deal for the Guardians with the NL East teams. Are there trade matches for the Guardians with the Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationa,ls or Phillies? Are there any offers for Shane Bieber that make sense? Will any of these teams take on Myles Straw's contract? Can Cleveland get some OF help from any of these teams? We look at the trade possibilities and make our proposals.
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Pitchers and catchers report in just one month. We take a look at the state of the Guardians roster, what moves they might still need to make, and if they even will make any moves. We also discuss the continued belief that Shane Bieber will be one of those pitchers reporting to Guardians spring training in a month. We also get into Cleveland filling out its coaching staff with Dan Puente, another Cubs hitting coach, and today's International Signing Day in MLB.
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As per usual, the Guardians avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players (Shane Bieber, Scott Barlow, Sam Hentges, Josh Naylor, Triston McKenzie, James Karinchak, and Nick Sandlin). We look at some of the numbers and surprises, and the hidden value of one of those relievers. We also noticed there is a shocking lack of hype for Bo Naylor going into 2024 compared to a former Cleveland minor league catcher and why we don't agree with that. And we dig into more of the draft data from earlier in the week and pick out another fun player to watch in 2024 based on that data.
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One of the best Cleveland outfielders in team history and certainly one of the best in the last 20 years, Michael Brantley announced his retirement last week. Shin-Soo Choo, who also shares that distinction with Brantley, plans to retire after 2024. We take a look at their place in Cleveland baseball history, especially in these last harrowing 20 years of outfield play, and in MLB history during their runs. We also take a look at the latest odds of Shane Bieber being traded. And we wrap up the show with some fun and juicy draft data, with Cleveland hopefully selecting their next great hitter of the next 20 years from this group.
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Last week we reviewed the Guardians 2023 starting pitching group in a fun discussion. We didn't have time to get to the minor league pitching depth from 2023 and who we liked, who succeeded, and other storylines. We reviewed the emergence of the lefties in 2023, Joey Cantillo, Will Dion, Parker Messick, and more. We reviewed the injured starters from 2023, Daniel Espino, Justin Campbell, and more, as well as some sleepers from last year's season.
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Since it's the one-month anniversary of Cleveland winning the draft lottery and getting the first overall pick for the first time in franchise history. We decided to dig into the draft. First, we talk a little about the news around the league with old friend alerts, and some New York Mets potential trade ideas. Then we dive into a trio of players who don't have first-round talk but all stand out as some of the most productive and interesting college power hitters. Every Cleveland fan knows this team needs more power, so we find three large hitters with big production who could be targets for the Guardians on draft day and will be fun players to watch this year Gavin Kash of Texas Tech, Hunter Hines of Mississippi State, and Andrew Patrick of Wright State.
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There's been no news about anything new regarding the 2024 Cleveland Guardians yet, so we continue on looking back at the 2023 season and the Guardians starting pitching from the season. We touch on how the big three rookie starters came up earlier than expected and really saved the rotation and salvaged the season. We discuss Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie's injury concerns from 2023, Cal Quantrill trying to pitch through injuries, the great timing the front office pulled off in moving Aaron Civale, and other starters who made appearances in 2023.
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The Guardian made one trade for an outfielder this week. Can we find a deal for them to make with the teams from the NL West? It's another edition of our 'Let's Make a Deal' series, where we try to find trade fits between all 29 teams and the Guardians. Today's episode explores deals with the Dodgers and if there is any reasonable deal for Emmanuel Clase (or Shane Bieber, but not both), the Padres payroll/top heavy roster situation, the Rockies and their Comp A pick, the Giants weird roster, and the Diamondbacks need for relief help and also having a Comp A pick. Let us know what you think of our deals and if you have any of your own!
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The Guardian made a trade for a Yankees OF....Estevan Florial, for P Cody Morris. We get into why the Guardians made the move, what they might see in Florial vs. what they are more likely to get from him, and what his spot on the roster means, as well as what happened with Cody Morris that Cleveland decided to move him. We also point out who on the roster for Cleveland this might be bad for, why it doesn't impact their plans for Shane Bieber, and if this is a developing pattern to watch for the Guardians.
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In our last episode before Christmas, we take a look at the 2024 ZiPS projections for the Cleveland Guardians, with a pretty solidly favorable outlook and why. We look at the most surprising projections both good and bad. We quickly comment on the lump of coal that is the new MLB rule tweaks for 2024. And we talk about the best offensive tools in the 2024 MLB Draft.
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Shortstop has been somewhat of a tenuous position for the Guardians since trading Fransico Lindor in January 2020. After two league-average offensive seasons, Amed Rosario had a poor 2023 season. How badly did it sink Cleveland's 2023 season? We review his season, along with Gabriel Arias' up-and-down shot at claiming the job, Brayan Rochio's brief debut, and some others that appeared this year. And we talk about the shortstop prospects in the system, including if Welbyn Francisca is the next big name.
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The Guardians haven't made a significant trade yet this offseason, despite some wish-casting and light speculation. So we're playing 'let's make a deal' with every team this offseason to find good trade matches for the Guardians. In this episode, we talked about trade targets and fits with NL Central teams in the Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates, and Reds. Do some of these teams have Shane Bieber as a target? Is there a fit for Cleveland to make a deal with any of them? What other players could the Guardians be interested in? We give our trade targets and thumbs up or thumbs down on the moves playing GM. Feel free to give us your trade proposals and grade ours!
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The Guardians haven't made a (big) trade yet this offseason. Who knows if they will? In the meantime, who has the most trade value on their roster or in their system right now? Who has the least? We took a shot at ranking the Guardian's individual players by their potential trade values before a big move happens (if it does). Who did we have too high? Who was too low? Who was a surprise?
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The Guardians added a major league starting pitcher (sort of) through free agency for the first time since before the 2015 season in signing Ben Lively (the last one was Gavin Floyd). Why did they sign Lively and what can they expect from him in 2024? We discuss that and we review the third base position for the Guardians 2023 and why José Ramírez had kind of a down year and if we've seen the best of the him, and what prospects exist at third base in the Guardians system (essentially just Dayan Frias).
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The Guardians had a curious transaction over the weekend, re-signing former backup catcher and team leader (and now World Series champion) Austin Hedges. Then they shipped out Christian Bethancourt to Miami for cash considerations. So why did the Guardians decide to bring back Hedges at more money than Bethancourt despite their self-imposed payroll restrictions? We discuss that and these Josh Naylor "trade rumor" that really isn't a rumor, and we discuss why he means more to Cleveland than he'd get in a trade anyway.
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The Winter Meetings are over and not a lot happened, which isn't a surprise. But the Guardians notably won the draft lottery for 2024, picking #1 overall. We discuss how this could change the Guardians draft strategy and we look at news that hasn't quite been announced yet that the Guardians appear to have a new Director of Amateur Scouting, in Ethan Purser. We debate how that may or may not change the draft strategy as well. And we recap some of the Guardians headlines from the winter meetings and if anything has changed going into the rest of the offseason. Will Shane Bieber or Emmanuel Clase get traded?
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The 2024 Winter Meetings wrapped up on Wednesday with the crown jewel of the conference, the Rule 5 draft. Cleveland selected DH/1B/3B Deyvison De Los Santos with the 10th pick in the Rule 5 draft. We dive into this possibly peculiar selection by the Guardians, as well as who they took in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft, and who they lost from the organization too.
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The Guardians have a major chance to take some jumper cables to their franchise and farm system in 2024 after landing the #1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday despite just a 2.7% chance to win it. It's a draft show talking about why this matters for the Guardians franchise, the opportunity they have in front of them, what their strategy could be, and the players they could look at.
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The first day of the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings was a dud. But we still had plenty to talk about. We learned that Myles Straw's role in 2024 may be up in the air due to performance. After Jackson Chourio signed a long-term contract with the Brewers, should Cleveland consider a similar pact with Kyle Manzardo? We also get some interesting TV contract information for the Guardians and talk about a long-standing rumor of a potential Cardinals outfielder, Tyler O'Neil, and if Cleveland should consider him.
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It's finally December, which means the Winter Meetings are just around the corner next week. Before we get there, we wanted to ask what was on your mind? We answered questions about if a Randy Arozarena trade was possible, what 'rules' are there for asking questions in press conferences, what kind of moves will Stephen Vogt make, why induced vertical break (IVB) may become less effective, and which pitchers will fill out the Triple-A pitching. Thanks for all your questions. We will get to more of them in the future.
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The Hot Stove is kind of heating up. The Guardians signed RHP Jaime Barria to heat up their roster before the Winter Meetings next week. We quickly touch on the Barria signing and the upcoming Winter Meetings for the Guardians, including our media literacy talk, Shane Bieber rumors or "rumors" the Rule 5 draft, and the first-ever MLB Draft Lottery.
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It's time for another 2023 positional review as we dive in on Andrés Giménez
2023 season at second base. We discuss his regression offensively, what happened, and why we think he could be better in 2024 and going forward, as well as the long-term contract he signed that keeps him in Cleveland through age 30. We also talk about the seasons of Tyler Freeman and Jose Tena, who had a memorable MLB debut at second base. And we quickly touch on Juan Brito's breakout 2023 season and if he'll be good enough to help Cleveland push Gimenez to shortstop and part ways with Gabriel Arias and/or Brayan Rocchio.
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The Guardians finally filled out most of their coaching staff, minus a replay coordinator for now. But they promoted Beachwood, Ohio native Brad Goldberg to bullpen coach from Double-A Akron, and long-time Cleveland minor league manager Rouglas Odor to the infield/third base coach role. We discuss the roles filled on the coaching staff, the Twins losing Sonny Gray, and the pitching staff taking another hit, as well as a hypothetical bad contract trade with the Twins on today's show.
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The Guardians are still finalizing their coaching staff around manager Stephen Vogt. We have one possibly new, old name that will have a role on the team in Kai Corra, formerly in the Cleveland minor league system and most recently with the Giants. We talk about what role or roles he might fill here and how else the coaching staff may get filled out. The Twins lost a solid starting pitcher in Kenta Maeda leaving for the Tigers. Are the Tigers more of a threat in 2024 and how bad will the AL Central
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It's a Thanksgiving bonus episode of everything we didn't fit into our review of the Guardians first base situation in 2023 and looking ahead to the future. More on Kyle Manzardo's Rookie of the Year chances in 2024, where David Fry fits into the position and roster, if Ralphy Velazquez may end up an option at first base sooner than later, and what Jhonkensy Noel and other prospect's future at first base looks like.
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It's time for another positional review of the Guardians 2023 season. On this episode, we look back at the ill-fated Josh Bell deal that really was a good idea in theory that didn't work out. Of course, we talk about Josh Naylor's excellent season despite missing a month of the season. Can Naylor stay healthy in 2024, and will Cleveland entertain a contract extension for their emotional leader? And of course, we have to talk some about the future of the position in Kyle Manzardo and when he could arrive.
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Reynaldo Lopez got a 3 year/$30M deal from Atlanta, a contract that suggests the Guardians were never going to be able to keep the reliever in Cleveland. We talk about his departure, and free agency in general. We look into players who are now Rule 5 eligible after Cleveland didn't protect them. And we have a new metric that proves just how bad the Guardians pitchers really struggled in 2023 at holding base runners.
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The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players came and went over the weekend with the Guardians making a somewhat surprising swap with the Padres to get reliever Scott Barlow in exchange for Enyel De Los Santos. How and why did the Guardians pull that move off and does that make their bullpen better in 2024? We break that move down, as well as the return for Cal Quantrill to the Rockies, taking back minor league catcher Kody Huff. We also dive into the contract given to Ramon Laureano to avoid arbitration and come back for 2024.
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Shohei Ohtani took home the 2023 AL MVP award unanimously. Jose Ramirez finished in 10th place. We take a look on if Jose still has the time and opportunity to chase down an MVP award for himself and the elusive award Cleveland baseball hasn't seen since 1953. We also got the news that the Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas and share why that should feel a little personal to Cleveland and is a sad state for baseball in 2023. We dig deeper into the remainder of starting pitching depth and we quickly throw out a name of an old friend who might have a possibility of returning to Cleveland's coaching staff.
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Now that the Guardians have designated Cal Quantrill for assignment in order to reallocate his potential salary elsewhere on the roster, what comes next for the club? Is the decision to not spend $6 million on Quantrill going to lead to other cuts to the roster and payroll? How did this move impact the Guardians roster flexibility this offseason, specifically with Shane Bieber? We got an update from Chris Antonetti on Daniel Espino's injury recovery. And we discuss the latest updates on the Guardians and MLB's TV contract situation with Bally Sports and Diamond Sports Group and how it all impacted what happened on 40 man decision day.
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40 man decision day came and went and the Guardians made the two most sensible adds in Daniel Espino and Cade Smith to the roster to protect from the Rule 5 draft next month. But the surprising move was that the designated Cal Quantrill for assignment, as well as Michael Kelly. We get into why the decision was made on Cal Quantrill and what impact that has on Shane Bieber's future with Cleveland. And we talk about what's next for Espino and Smith.
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As expected Tanner Bibee finished second in the Rookie of the year. This has rather large consequences for the Cleveland Guardians. We get into what it means, what it will cost the Guardians, and why I don't think an extension is in the cards between Bibee in the Guardians at least this offseason. Tomorrow is the Rule 5 deadline for rosters, the Guardians have traditionally made a trade or two on that day. We get into the top five players I would remove and add to the 40-man. As well as a final chat about the Arizona Fall League.
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The Guardians introduced Stephen Vogt as the new manager this past weekend. What did we take away from Vogt's introductory press conference, what we learned about him, the Guardians interview and hiring process, and how they will fill out the coaching staff? We dive into Vogt, the process, the coaching staff, Crag Albernaz and more in this episode.
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With the 2023 MLB offseason in full swing, we dig into our first 2023 positional review for the Guardians looking at the catcher spot. We talk about what we, and the Guardians, got wrong with adding Mike Zunino, not trading for Sean Murphy, and the exciting arrival of Bo Naylor. We reiterate the importance of the depth and potential that Christian Bethancourt and David Fry provide. Then we get into the excitement brought by the first round pick of the Guardians in 2023, Ralphy Velazquez. We discuss why he may not stick at catcher long and why that would be a good thing, and then the Guardians also drafting Cooper Ingle and Johnny Tincher.
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The first event of the offseason is wrapping up with the GM meetings ending in Arizona, a little prematurely perhaps? Guardians GM Mike Chernoff was asked some questions about trades involving Shane Bieber and Jose Ramirez. What kind of answers did he give to those questions?
On this episode, we also discuss how Craig Counsell's record setting salary as a manager impacts the Guardians. We also look at some projection systems for Guardians hitters in 2024 and one interesting name pops up high on the list. And the Guardians added their first official free agent of the offseason, and we very briefly talk about the newest Guardian, Adam Oller.
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Stephen Vogt is expected to be introduced as the Guardians manager on Friday and an announcement about his coaching staff is also expected to follow not too long after. Who is staying and who won't be back? We discuss that on today's show, along with all the Guardians players up for awards this offseason, including two that already won awards in Andres Gimenez and Steven Kwan. Should the Guardians move both players up the defensive spectrum at positions of need where they do have previous experience? And we touch on some potential roster moves that could take place ahead of next week's Rule 5 roster deadline.
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It's officially Vogt(ing) Day in Cleveland. The Guardians have their new manager in Stephen Vogt after a wild day of managerial news. Did the Guardians get their guy? We discuss how the Guardians landed on Vogt amid this WWE storyline of managerial musical chairs. And on top of that, Cleveland claimed catcher Christian Bethancourt off waivers from Tampa Bay and we share why we think this is a potentially helpful option for the Guardians in a number of ways.
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Here's a bonus clip discussing the Cleveland Guardians hiring Stephen Vogt as their next manager with Sully of Locked On MLB.
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We are still waiting to find out who the next manager of the Cleveland Guardians will be and the question is who holds all the cards Steve Cohen or Craig Counsell. We talk about the final three candidates, and how Carlos Mendoza is a finalist for multiple spots but a coach who has flown completely under the radar. Even in New York, he is a mystery. We then talk about the additions of Alfonso Rivas and Jonathan Rodriquez. We get into the needed next roster move. Then we get excited by performances in the Arizona Fall League, even if we know we should not. Then we end by discussing why we might have been too bullish on Lourdes Gurriel and the oldest free-agent outfielder group we can ever recall.
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The MLB offseason is officially upon us. When will the Guardians finally name their manager? Is the long wait any indication that they have a shot at landing Craig Counsell? The Guardians claimed 1B Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday. We discuss why this is really just a depth move and why they need the depth at 1B. The Texas Rangers are World Series champions and all sports are copycat leagues now. So what can the Guardians and everyone else learn from the World Series champs?
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The San Diego Padres needed a 50 million dollar loan to make payroll. We get into the how and why this occurred, spoiler the ever-changing TV deal is a big part of it. We get into why the Padres could explain a quiet free agency for Cleveland what the Padres might need to do and why Cleveland might be an ideal third team in a bigger trade for the Friars. Then we dig into free agency and bring up a particular target with some warts but makes the most sense for the Guardians if the price is right. Then we dive into the RUMOR Mill, to talk about a potential deal with the Cubs that won't go away. This leads to a bullpen discussion in general as we explain who might go, who might stay, who to watch for, and who could be on the block.
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News came out on Tuesday that a few coaches from the Guardians staff will not return in 2024, including replay coordinator Mike Barnett, third base coach Mike Sarbaugh, and bullpen coach Rigo Beltran. We discuss why these coaches may be moving on and what it means for the Guardians staff in 2024, and for the names that weren't already announced as moving on. We also finally get into the Arizona Fall League update including the upcoming "Fall Stars" game and discourse on Chase DeLauter's performance and swing.
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Craig Counsell officially had his interview with the Guardians Monday, so we discuss where things sit in the saga between the Guardians, Mets and Brewers, and where Counsell might end up. We also discuss what the Guardians might be asking Counsell in their interviews, or if he's really the one doing the interviewing here. We get into why power is a lot harder of a skill to acquire and develop, which causes some confusion in looking at the Guardians approach. And we look around the league at potential coaching hires that could come along with a new manager.
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The World Series will end this week, which means the end of baseball season is coming. Could we BE any more excited to talk about the Guardians finally naming their manager soon and having to start making decisions on who to add to their 40 man roster? We recap the field of managerial candidates and who the Guardians should or shouldn't add to their 40 man roster next over the next few weeks ahead of the Rule 5 draft roster deadline. We'll be there for you to cover it all!
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The Yankees appeared to have some communication issues in their coaching and decision-making this past season. We discuss how the Guardians at least seem to have one thing figured out that money maybe can't buy and why it's important to have. We give our World Series predictions and we answer your mailbag questions, including our bold predictions for this offseason.
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As the Guardians continue their managerial search, a report on Wednesday suggested that Cleveland is interested in Craig Counsell and requested to interview him. What interest level would Counsell have in Cleveland's opening and should he be their top target if so? The Guardians also interviewed Cubs bench coach and former Padres manager Andy Green, which we discuss briefly. And we touch on the overblown notion that Cleveland isn't good at making trades. Will Tom Hamilton win the 2023 Ford C. Frick Award? We quickly talk about his career in Cleveland his award chances.
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Adolis Garcia just had the series of his life in the ALCS and had a breakout 2023 season. But he had a long journey to get here and was let go by multiple teams along the way, including the Rangers at one point. We talk about how people lament the Guardians decisions like this, and how almost every team has a player that had a similar journey as Garcia and has decisions they wish they could reverse.
We also discuss the Rangers' burgeoning OF depth and if Cleveland could find a fit in a trade with them over the offseason as well.
And we have more thoughts on Stephen Vogt's candidacy.
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Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Monday that former big league catcher Stephen Vogt has emerged as a serious candidate for the Guardians managerial opening. We look at Vogt's very short coaching resume and what might make him a serious candidate and what the implications of hiring Vogt could be. We also discuss Jose Ramirez's reported decision to play in the Dominican Winter League this offseason and we do a quick check-in on the Guardians playing in the AFL and offseason leagues.
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We know that current Dodgers 1B coach Clayton McCullough has interviewed for the Guardians managerial opening and reportedly were very impressed with him. Does that make McCullough a serious candidate? And what would make him a serious candidate? We also discuss the late Hank Peters' nomination for the Hall of Fame and why he's a good candidate and has never gotten his due in Cleveland. Could Cleveland also be connected to the Dodgers this winter in their search for pitching help? We discuss some possible fits between the two clubs.
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Jose Ramirez is the Guardians most important player and he likes to play everyday. How long will that work for Clevleland? Teams like the Astros, Phillies, Braves and Dodgers all got the postseason with stars and power. If Cleveland can't get big stars like Juan Soto or hit for a ton of power, they need to build depth. Today's episode discusses the potential need for load management for Jose Ramirez and the case to build more depth. We also look at Andrew Walters as a name who might force his way into the 2024 bullpen already. And we also highlight the importance of the ballpark renovations for Progressive Field and the "ballpark village" concept replacing revenue streams that used to come from big TV money.
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The 2023 Gold Glove finalists were released on Wednesday with Andres Gimenez, Steven Kwan, and Jose Ramirez making the cut at their respective positions. We look at their candidacy for the awards, how these awards are decided, and other observations about the field. We also have two indirect rumors about potential Guardians managerial candidates, Mark Budzinski and Troy Snitker, and we look at their resumes and debate their candidacies.
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We got plenty of questions about who Sal Frelick is and more inquiries about the trade possibilities we discussed with the Brewers on yesterday's show and we re-visit those more in-depth.
Jeff asked for and received interesting data on Guardians 2023 draft pick Christian Knapzceck. We discuss that data on Knazpzeck but also get into the data and process as a whole and why it matters.
And Jim Bowden pitched hypothetical trades for Juan Soto this offseason, including the Guardians. We dig into what that looks like and if it's even realistic.
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On today's show, we look more at the reasons why the Guardians may be interviewing Chris Valaika for the managerial opening and further rehash the Sean Muprhy trade rumors.
Brewers SP Brandon Woodruff is set to have offseason shoulder surgery and possibly miss all of 2024. Would Milwaukee have interest in any Guardians starting pitching to will fill the void and could that help Cleveland upgrade their outfield?
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Over the weekend it was reported that the Guardians will or have interviewed hitting coach Chris Valaika for the open managerial position. Is this a good idea for Cleveland, given their meager offense in 2022? Would he have more influence over the organization's hitters and philosophy as a manager? Would the results change?
Also, Zach Plesac filed for free agency and we talk about why he was never able to build upon his 2020 season.
We also look into why the Red Sox are having a hard time finding GM candidates right now and why that is.
And we've seen some reported trade demands for Sean Murphy last year and wonder how Oakland ended up with the deal they landed on.
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Some 100-win teams are going home from the playoffs quickly again in the 2023 playoffs. We talk about the playoff format and why random variance weighs so heavily in the postseason, and why you just want the Guardians to get in. We also do discuss if the Guardians are built for October baseball, compared to teams like the Phillies or the Diamondbacks, and why Cleveland trying to be competitive every year without going all in plays into this.
We look at the Twins heading into the offseason and what kind of roster they will build to hold the Guardians off again in 2024. And John McDonald was mentioned as a managerial interview candidate for Cleveland and what that might mean for him and the Guardians.
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The Texas Rangers are moving on to the ALCS, so the Guardians couldn't even interview Will Venable yet, but reports suggest he may be staying in Texas anyway. That would mean both Venable and Kevin Cash won't be available candidates for the Guardians to interview for their open manager spot. When Cleveland has spent money on free agents, it hasn't always worked out well. So could the Guardians look at keeping Reynaldo Lopez, and should they?
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MLB Trade Rumors released their arbitration projections out and we discuss some of those numbers on Shane Bieber, Ramon Laureano, and Josh Naylor and how that will affect their spot on the roster in 2024. We also discuss the rumor that Will Venable may be a "favored" candidate to some to land the Guardians open managerial position. And we start off dismissing a bizarre and unrealistic Jose Ramirez rumor from last weekendl
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Part II of our discussion with Zack Meisel of The Athletic/Selby is Godcast looking at the Guardians search for the next manager, why they need to get this hire absolutely right, and why they might look for an external candidate who also may have ties to the organization.
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The Terry Francona era in Cleveland left us with so much to talk about, reflect on, and use to look to the future. Zack Meisel of The Athletic and Selby is Godcast joined the show to talk about what stood out from the Terry Francona era, how his overall tenure will be looked back on, why he was able to write his own ending, and what some of the takeaways from this era are that will be used to inform the search for the next Guardians manager.
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The Milwaukee Brewers were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round in two games. That makes Craig Counsell unofficially a free agent manager. Could Counsell be a candidate for the Guardians' managerial opening, or is it too much of a foregone conclusion he ends up with the Mets? We look at Counsell's track record to see how good of a candidate he would even be with how things ended in Milwaukee. We also touch on the question of why a Josh Naylor extension was not on either of our Guardians offseason priorities list. And we look at some potentially promising and interesting data from Kyle Manzardo's time in Columbus this year.
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Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Ops Jerry DiPoto had some comments that sparked a lot of debate about winning/roster building. We talk about why this comment is true for many baseball ops and teams, and it's really much ado about nothing, but maybe why he shouldn't say the quiet part out loud. And we give our to-do lists for the Guardians this offseason and rank our items in order of priority. Tell us what yours are!
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As the MLB playoffs get underway, the Cleveland Guardians had their end-of-2023 press conference to say farewell to Terry Francona and his 11-year run as Guardians manager. We get into what we learned from the exit press conference, why Sandy Alomar isn't a candidate to replace Tito, and what Tito might be doing next. Carlos Mendoza of the Yankees is the next rumored candidate the Guardians will interview and we talk about him and what qualities he brings that might make sense. We also get into why power is mattering in the MLB playoffs, and a quick check-in on this day in Cleveland baseball history.
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The Guardians 2023 season is in the rearview mirror, but there's still a lot to talk about. We kick off today's show by quizzing Jeff on his memory of the very first lineup of the Terry Francona era in 2013 in honor of his retirement. We also look back at the controversial Nolan Jones trade and preaching patience based on some important data from this year. We also look back at our pre-season predictions to humble ourselves a little and then try to look even worse by predicting the Wild Card rounds in the 2023 MLB playoffs.
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The Guardians disappointing 2023 season finally came to a close over the weekend. We explain again why losing 2/3 this weekend for the Guardians is better for the team than finishing in second place in 2023 with two or three meaningless wins this weekend. We also talk about the end of the road for Terry Francona and Miguel Cabrera this weekend. And we have our first bit of Guardians possible managerial news already and who one of their first interviews might be. And we update you on the 2024 MLB draft lottery possibilities now that the 2023 season is over.
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Going into the final weekend of the regular season with the Tigers, there is a lot on the line for the Guardians in terms of the draft lottery. We talk about the lottery implications this weekend for the Guardians. It's the final weekend for Miguel Cabrera and Terry Francona. And we open up the show to your questions for the Guardians offseason and the 2024 season ahead.
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The Guardians sent Shane Bieber to the mound in the final home game of the season with a trophy on the line. In one of his best starts of the year, Bieber helped the Guardians keep the Ohip Cup at home and sent Terry Francona out with a win in his final home game as the Guardians manager. We get into Bieber's great start and if it was his last one. We talk about the rarity of managers and coaches getting a positive send-off and...more MLB draft lottery talk.
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The Guardians and Reds battled to a slugfest that ended in a Reds win, putting the prestigious Ohio Cup on the line, winner-take-all on Wednesday. We discussed how fast Bo Naylor has become one of the most important hitters on the team in half a season. We also talked about Tanner Bibee's Rookie of the Year push here at the end of the year. On Wednesday, it will be Terry Francona's last home game as Cleveland's managers, and we do some reminiscing about the team's best moments of the Terry Francona era. And we also at the end discuss the Padres potentially shedding payroll this offseason and if the Guardians could capitalize.
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The Guardians and Reds are getting set to do battle to see who will take home the prestigious 2023 Ohio Cup. We discuss the two-game series and revisit our Guardians prospect draft from earlier this season to see what picks we did well on.....and the ones we regret. We give a quick primer on the Arizona Fall League and what to note. And we also look at the recent news that the Guardians are reportedly buying a neighboring parking garage as part of the "ballpark village" renovation project. That news also contains speculation about when the Guardians could have a new majority owner (https://neo-trans.blog/2023/09/24/guardians-to-expand-real-estate-holdings/)
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The Guardians split their series with the Orioles after being swept by the Royals this week, keeping up with their upside-down season. Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie returned and the Guardians clinched just their second losing season in the last 10 years in the process. We talk about what the results mean for Bieber and McKenzie's return, the Guardians draft position at this point, the decision to shut down Tanner Bibee, and now Logan Allen. We also talk about Andres Gimeinez's September, other injuries, the Arizona Fall League, and the last week of the Terry Francona era ahead.
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The Cleveland Guardians held off the Twins division celebration for at least one more day. And they helped their friends in Tampa Bay too by beating the Orioles. Trevor Stephan had another rough day in the midst of a bad September. Should the Guardians run it back with Stephan and the entire bullpen in 2024? We discuss what could be ailing Stephan this season. Despite the Guardians offensive struggles, Josh Naylor is closing in on 100 RBI. We talk about the significance of that, as well as whether the Guardians will or won't call up Kyle Manzardo for the final week of the season.
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Well, the Guardians were Royally swept in Kansas City to a legend having a terrible year at the end of his career in Zack Greinke, while employing one of the historically worst hitters of all time. We get into the sweep, the most confirmation we will get on Terry Francona ending his managerial tenure in Cleveland, and the worst hitter in baseball this year. We also talk more about Tanner Bibee's Rookie of the Year candidacy and the matchup that should have been on national TV Thursday, Bibee vs. Grayson Rodriguez and likely AL Rookie of the Year, Gunnar Henderson.
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The Guardians lost again in Kansas City as they continued to improve their draft lottery odds. But that wasn't the biggest news on Tuesday. The Guardians waived one of their own waiver claims, Matt Moore, and we talk about why they made that decision now, and then what moves they'll make to bring back Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie in the coming days. We also point out how little Bo Naylor is being recognized in this rookie class and how he can avoid hitting a sophomore slump in 2024. And we briefly touch on some news in the minor league system from Tuesday.
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The Cleveland Guardians Bullpen melts down, but is that a bad thing? We get into the game, who stood out, and who disappointed. Then we switched to Tanner Bibee's historic place in Cleveland Baseball History. Is he the most successful rookie pitcher since Herb Score? We dig into how this bullpen is not as bad as it seems but seems to continually disappoint. We discuss how Cleveland might end up with an important series to end the year and are you rooting for them to finish strong or better draft position?
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The Guardians aren't making the playoffs in 2023, but that didn't stop them from a weekend of celebration. They celebrated Kole Calhoun's 10 years of service time Friday in a rout of the Rangers, then Jose Ramirez's birthday Sunday in another blowout win. We talk about the pitching being good all weekend despite being overshadowed by the offense for the first time all year, if there is any way the Guardians could or should consider re-signing Lucas Giolito. We also discuss Tanner Bibee's health and how the Guardians will re-add Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie to the rotation this coming week and how that will work.
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The Guardians will likely need a new manager in 2024, if not soon after. On today's episode, we take a look at ton of potential candidates and why we think they do or don't make sense for the Guardians, and we give you some under-the-radar names you should be thinking about.
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The Guardians did what they've done all year, by blowing another lead and game in a series they could have swept, thanks to their bullpen. We talk about how Emmanuel Clase was better Tuesday and Wednesday and how he's being overused. We also talk about how the Guardians should address their bullpen inconsistencies, and some historical data on Clase's place in club history among relievers. Jose Ramirez has picked things up again lately and we talk about why that may be. And we talk about Triston McKenzie's rehab start on Wednesday and what the next steps are for him and Shane Bieber. On Friday, we are going to talk about who the next manager might be and give out wish list, and we start previewing that at the end of today's episode.
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The Guardians continue their west coast swing in San Francisco against the Giants. We get into Emmanuel Clase's 11th blown save on Monday, what might be behind his struggles this year, and how easy it may be to turn around in 2024. Shane Bieber made a strong rehab start on Tuesday. What looked different from before about Bieber and when will he be back? Bo Naylor also had a strong game on Monday and we discussed how quickly he has grown this year.
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The Guardians are playing on the west coast again, so we talk about the game live in action a little bit and look at the Giants roster and how they put together their success without any big names and not a ton of recent drafting success and what the Guardians can learn from them. We talk about why a Mike Trout trade isn't happening for Cleveland or anyone, even if the Angels are willing to listen. And we talk about some interesting late-season minor league promotions and potential Arizona Fall League prospects for the Guardians system.
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After not getting or earning a lot of luck this year, the Guardians got a little help to win the series over the Twins. Tanner Bibee got squeezed some, walked some and pitched well. We talk about the gift wild pitch and the heroics of Kole Calhoun, as well as the bullpen righting the ship, and if things are going to get weird in September.
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Gavin Williams had to exit his start after one inning with some right knee issues. Hunter Gaddis stepped in and held down the fort along with the bullpen as the Guardians managed a win in Minnesota. We talk about the implications of Williams' early exit for the Guardians, Bo Naylor's and Gabriel Arias' recent growth, and the Guardians offensive issues with chase rate. We also talk about the recent string of players being put on waivers across Major League Baseball and why, and if the Guardians should claim any of them, if they can.
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The Guardians their bats going in Minnesota, at least early. It wasn't enough to overcome a rough second inning by Xzavion Curry and no relief from Daniel Norris in a game one loss of the last series of the year that may matter in the standings for the Guardians. We get into the hot bats, a pitching roster move have to be made on Tuesday, more on playing time the rest of the year. With the news of Pat Corrales passing away, we also pay tribute to him, Alex Cole and Dick Tomanek.
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The Guardians randomly found their power stroke in Toronto over the weekend. Turns out hitting home runs wins you games against good teams. Will they continue it in Minnesota this week? Is this even a big series at this point? And with the playing time over the weekend and more injured players coming back, how will the roster get managed to get more young players in the lineup? And we discuss Noah Syndergaard being designated for assignment and more.
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The series with the Dodgers showed that the Guardians have a long way to go to close the gap of who they are and who they should aspire to be. We talk about the differences between the two teams and how the Guardians can try to be more like the Dodgers (even though the two will never have similar payrolls). We also get into Brayan Rocchio's demotion and struggles, the backup catcher situation and then why the Guardians do not need to claim Francisco Mejia.
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After Terry Francona's statements a day ago, we got even more information that all seems to point to this being the last year for the all-time winningest manager in franchise history. He ran the ship for the fourth-best run in franchise history, which never bottomed out, and outside of one year managed to contend into the summer every season. We get into the partial game, the reset, and the roster changes that might be needed. Then we get into prospect chatter, just scouting stat lines and appreciating just how dominant Johnathan Rodriguez has been in the minors this year and why he is changing my mind.
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Budding star Bobby Miller was shutting the Guardians down early and the Dodgers got to former starter Noah Syndergaard early. So predictably, the Guardians came back and won big against one of the hottest teams in baseball this year. We talk about the funny win, the statement that has everyone speculating about the retirement of Terry Francona, and we get into the White Sox firing their front office as well. And at the end, we talk about some prospects who could have the chance to move up here soon.
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On an off-day for the Cleveland Guardians, we get into why you may question the process of the Guardians right now, but the sky isn't falling and tearing it down would be a mistake. We also talk about Eric Haase coming back to Cleveland and why. With other prospects coming up around baseball right now, should Cleveland give George Valera a look in September along with Kyle Manzardo and Joey Cantillo. And we talk about Cal Quantrill's recent rehab start and where he fits.
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Cleveland welcomed a legend into their Hall of Fame over the weekend and celebrated a legendary rival. As the Guardians celebrated Manny Ramirez and Miguel Cabrera, they showed on the field a real lack of depth and consistency between the lineups they rolled out and the bullpen faltering once again. We get into the ugly lineups, development taking a step back this year, and some memories of Manny and Miggy.
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The Guardians and Tigers were rained out and some roster moves are coming. We talked about why James Karinchak is coming back, why Zack Collins is coming up instead of Bryan Lavastida to replace the concussed Cam Gallagher, and we get into an honest talk about athletes and mental health.
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A sloppy game from the Guardians has us looking at the team's regressed defense in 2023 and if we are learning about who can help this team contend for a division title in 2024. We talk about the bullpen situation, the rotation situation and what the Guardians will do at catcher if Cam Gallagher has to go on the injured list.
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"Another" rookie makes a dominant start for the Guardians as Logan Allen shut down the Reds to take a commanding 1-0 lead in the battle for the Ohio Cup. We discussed what makes Logan Allen's changeup and pitch mix so unique, and why he's been able to outperform his Savant page and other metrics, and how it could actually be sustainable. We also talked about Jose Ramirez's move up into the second spot in the order, and Cal Quantrill's rehab in Akron and how he fits back into the rotation, maybe by September.
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As the Guardians get ready to battle the Reds for the illustrious Ohio Cup, we look down on the farm to talk about some of the 2023 draft picks playing so far and we dive into your mailbag questions from an off-day. Is Andres Gimenez going to win another Gold Glove? Will the Guardians target an OF over the offseason, and if so, who? Will Shane Bieber be with the Guardians in 2024? Who would we add to the 40 man roster this offseason? Will one of them be Johnathan Rodriguez?
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The Guardians offense actually showed up over the weekend despite missing Jose Ramirez for two games. We talk about the Guardians approach this weekend and how it's just the good side of the things they did last year and this year so far. Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams continue to pitch themselves into historic company. We discuss how their performances may force the Guardians into making some decisions. And we of course get to the bullpen and the recent run of concern for them and why it's built like it is currently.
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As promised Jeff Ellis, takes the time for a bonus episode. He talks about the ridiculous of Friday's game a bit which was so ridiculous he forgot to mention Myles Straw went deep. Before diving into the recent string of players who were cut from the minors. Many were not known names even to the most diehard fan, but we try to go through all 12 players and give them a little chat and talk about what I was able to find as well as why they might have been let go. There are a lot of common themes. Then we dive into the yearly tradition that is Jeff Ellis's Shadow Draft, rarely his is better than the Guardians. But might this be the year to judge for yourself! (Quick note streamyard was struggling, so there are some weird drops, hope it does not affect the viewing/listening enjoyment)
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The Guardians rolled out a very odd and unlikely lineup in the finale against the Blue Jays and somehow won. We talk about the unlikely heroes, the impressive rookies, and a weird but good start from Noah Syndergaard. We also look at how different the lineup looks right now from a year ago. Enyel De Los Santos had a rough day, but we talked about remembering how volatile bullpens can be and not giving up on cheap, effective relievers based on a few rough outings here or there. We also touch on Cal Quantrill's rough rehab start and Joey Cantillo's excellent start on Thursday.
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Though not as dominant, Logan Allen gave the Guardians a third straight good start from another rookie pitcher. Like Monday, the Guardians didn't have the offense to back him. We look into Allen's performance and if he may be coming up on the rookie wall. With the current offensive issue, we look at if Cleveland bet too much on their current outfield group from a year ago and moved the wrong players over the offseason. And finally, we talk about our top 15 Guardians prospects post-deadline.
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Tanner Bibee turned in another dominant performance and helped the Guardians set an American League rookie record for the second straight day. We get into Bibee's Rookie of the Year chances and why he continues to look like the ace of the future. We also discuss how many more opportunities there are now to play Gabriel Arias despite any issues against left-handers. And we also further explain why we like the idea of Ramon Laureano for what he showed in helping the Guardians to a 1-0 win.
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A rookie pitcher turned in a record-setting start, and the Guardians lost, again. We looked at Gavin William's dazzling performance and discussed what the future could hold for the big right-hander. Even though the Guardians lost, there were a few glimmers of interest, and we discuss if it's just better for the Guardians to improve their lottery odds right now. We briefly touch on some prospects in the minors, Ralphy Velazquez's pro debut, and the claim of Ramon Laureano from Oakland.
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After Saturday's commotion of the main card of Jose Ramirez vs Tim Anderson, the Guardians couldn't muster enough talent and consistency to beat the White Sox in this series or the season. We talk about the fight being fun, but the Guardians mistakes on Sunday on the field, and with roster building as they look to answer questions heading into 2024.
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After the Guardians traded Aaron Civale and Josh Bell for prospects, where do they go from here? This is still a young team hanging around a very weak division. We discuss the moves and the Guardians current situation with Sully from Locked On MLB in a crossover episode recorded August 3.
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With the Guardians off on Thursday, we take a look down at the farm system and take your questions for the show! On the Around the Farm portion we talked about the acquisitions of Kahlil Watson and his first game in the system, as well as where he should play defensively. We also talked more about Kyle Manzardo's batted ball data, Dayan Frias and Juan Brito's breakouts, Franco Aleman's dominance at Double-A and more. We also tackled questions about if the Guardians should trade for Pete Alonso? What are things looking like for George Valera and Jhonkensy Noel? Why is Amed Rosario just now playing second base with the Dodgers? And more!
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The Guardians were swept away in Houston. We talk briefly about the sweep, the young offense, the inconsistent bullpen, and the good pitching by the young starters. We also look at the reality of this team's roster and why they are where they are, and what areas of the team have slumped that made them successful last year. As promised, we also finally discussed trusting the Guardians process in roster and team building and why it's worth questioning with this season being stuck in neutral and that most, if not all, of the roster may return in '24 at this point. And we also quickly discuss a possible pitching addition down the stretch.
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It sure was an eventful trade deadline for the Cleveland Guardians, just as we predicted here at Locked On Guardians (totally!). How were the Guardians able to get out from the contract of struggling Josh Bell before he opted-in next year for $16.5 million and buy low on a high ceiling prospect? Oh, and the Guadians were no-hit. So we mostly focus on the trade deadline for the Guardians, moving Josh Bell and the aftermath of the roster and the teams current situation, and the upcoming roster moves on today's episode.
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The Cleveland Guardians traded Josh Bell to the Miami Marlins for infield prospect Khalil Watson. The Guardians continue their targeted trades selling high and opening up opportunities for young players. Locked On's Kainani Stevens is joined by Locked On Guardians host Justin Lada to discuss the Guardians trade.
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The Guardians made a trade! They pulled the trigger on trying to capitalize on Aaron Civale's value on the trade market, getting Tampa Bay 1B prospect Kyle Manzardo in return. We talk about why the Guardians made this trade without factoring in this year's division race and why this trade could have been made regardless. We also look at what the Guardians are getting in Manzardo, why immediately thinking about the Jake Bauers trade is lazy, how the Guardians will replace Civale now, and what this means for the future at first base for Cleveland.
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The Cleveland Guardians trade Aaron Civale to the Tampa Bay Rays for first base prospect Kyle Manzardo. Why now for the Guardians? Does this mean Cleveland is not trying to win the AL Central? Locked On's Jeff Carr is joined by Locked On Guardians co-host Justin Lada to break down the Guardians trade.
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Despite only splitting the series with the White Sox, who have stripped part of their roster at the trading deadline, the Guardians managed to gain ground in the AL Central thanks to the Royals sweeping the wins. But does that mean the Guardians will make any sort of significant trade at the deadline? We discuss today how the Guardians never really pick a lane, why they are unlikely to make a move at the deadline and where they could even upgrade.
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The Guardians got off to a strong start with a win over the White Sox in what could be an important series for them, even though the White Sox continue to lose and sell off more pieces of their roster. We talk today about why this series is important despite the White Sox record and direction. We also talk about how Tanner Bibee is taking the next steps into emerging as the Guardians ace. We also discussed a little more of the aftermath of the Amed Rosario deal, Gabriel Arias' confidence and how hot the sellers market is during the current trading deadline.
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The Guardians finally opened up playing time to find out out who their shortstop of the future is by trading Amed Rosario to the Dodgers. In return they got back Noah Syndergaard, who is no longer the ace he once was and has struggled mightily in 2023. Why was a player like Syndergaard the return for Rosario? Why did they make the trade now being only two games out of the division race? Can the Guardians fix Syndergaard? And why will Rosario probably be more helpful in LA than he was here? We also get into the Guardians series win over the Royals before heading to Chicago to play the White Sox.
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The Guardians got eight innings from Aaron Civale in a win against the Royals, giving the tired bullpen nearly a complete second straight night off. It was Civale's first start of eight innings in two years and just the second time this year a Guardians starter has gone eight innings, and the first one was in a loss. Bo Naylor carried the offense and did something only two previous Cleveland catchers have done at a younger age than him. With the trading deadline a week away, we ask if this was Civale's final start for Cleveland. We also mention two interested rental players that could be fits for the Guardians. And we talk about something the Guardians could do Wednesday that they haven't done all season.
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The Guardians outhit the Royals, 10-7, but lost 5-3 on Monday, unable to get the big hit as the Royals two homers overpowered them. On this episode, we talk about if this loss and falling four games out of first plate behind the Twins will push the Guardians further into the sellers market at the trading deadline. We also talk about the Bo Naylor's recent lack of playing time and why he hasn't been given the same opportunities as his brother against left handers. We also discuss the latest roster moves and why sending Shane Bieber to the 60 day IL wasn't a surprise, and why recalling Daniel Norris shouldn't have been either.
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Despite winning their last two series and going 4-2 in their six games against the Pirates and Phillies, the Guardians lost a game in the division this week, falling three back of the Twins. We talk about how the Guardians had a strong week overall but took a step back in the end, continuing a frustrating season. We get into the dominant performance from Tanner Bibee, maybe getting away with a win Friday and giving a game away Sunday. We also get into some the roster deployment over the weekend with David Fry's playing time, using Myles Straw late Sunday, how Josh Bell is starting to get it going. The Guardians continue to talk down if James Karinchak can help this bullpen anytime soon, so we discuss that as well as why he might be up on Monday anyway, for better or for worse. And the Guardians signed 19 of their 21 2023 draft picks over the weekend and we give some details why things worked out oddly and why they may not have been able to reach agreements with their other two players in the class.
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With no game on Thursday, we dive into the two undrafted free agents the Guardians signed after the 2023 MLB draft in Rohrik Maltrude and Jake Berry. We look down on the farm at Franco Aleman, Jose Pirela, Juan Brito, Bryan Lavastida, Dayan Frias, and Will Dion this week. Shane Bieber isn't going to come back any time soon and the news seems dire on Triston McKenzie. We discuss what impact that will have on the rest of 2023 and the 2024 team as well. And on YouTube only, we get into your mailbag questions (33:30)
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The Guardians took two of three from the Pirates, but late-game miscues cost them a chance at a sweep. The same questions continue to popup again about roster management and positional value, as well as the bullpens continued July slump. Aaron Civale pitched well, but under the hood were there some signs to be concerned about? We also dig under the hood about James Karinchak and why he may not be coming to help the bullpen.
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It may not happen often, but a Cleveland team went into Pittsburgh and dominated. We talk today about how confusing this Guardians team continues to be as they remain in the race for the JV league that is the AL Central with the trade deadline fast approaching. We talk about how Cody Morris may be getting stretched out in the minors to rejoin the rotation in Cleveland, but won't be an option for another two weeks. As Josh Naylor continues his tear, we asked if the Guardians will need to consider an extension for him this offseason, and why that could be complicated if they do explore that. We also show some quick appreciation for Carlos Santana while the Guardians are playing the Pirates and an unfortunate update on Chase DeLauter.
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The Guardians had a terrible start against Pirates rookie Quinn Priester but heated up late to spoil his MLB debut in laughter of a win. We look at how the Guardians turned it around after a poor start, discuss the success of the bullpen game, and who will they make a move for to fill Shane Bieber's spot in the rotation after this week. We also explore more trade possibilities for the Guardians and look at the Reds as a possible fit at the deadline.
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The Guardians were swept away in Texas and got some, up-and-down news on Shane Bieber while they were there, not needing surgery but he won't throw for two weeks. With Bieber possibly out of trade deadline discussions now, will the Guardians make any moves at the deadline? Can they afford to deal with a pitcher? Who is going to step up and take the available innings? All on today's Locked On Guardians.
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The excitement of the MLB Draft, Home Run Derby and All-Star Game are behind us and it's time to look ahead to the second half and the trade deadline. Maybe? We share some quick thoughts on the Guardians draft picks on day 3 and what they may be targeting with some of their picks. What does this year's trade deadline hold for the Guardians and MLB as a whole? Will the Guardians deal Shane Bieber? Are there any sellers out there the Guardians could also add from? Then we also look ahead to the first series of the second half against the Rangers and why the Guardians shuffled their pitching rotation the way they did.
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Another Draft is over, and the Cleveland Guardians have added 21 players. They added 12 pitchers and nine hitters. Three of those nine were catchers which was the most drafted position tied with outfield. They took six high school players, 12 college guys, and three from the JUCO ranks. This was a team that was looking for ceiling, stars, and depth. They swung hard on day one and then went for guys who fit their profiles on day two and three. While it is too early to grade this draft one thing is for sure the minors are better now than they were before.
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Day two of the 2023 MLB Draft is done, thee Cleveland Guardians add Eight more players all from the College ranks. They added seven divison one players and one JUCO arm. They added six hitters, two pitchers, and a virtual All-Star team from the Cape Cod League. They were focused on the ACC in this year's draft. Find out which player is my favorite. Plus find out the themes and approaches that have defined this draft so far.
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The Cleveland Guardians entered the day with three picks and left the draft with three new prospects. Which one is your favorite the power-hitting catcher who scouts love Ralphy Velazquez? Or maybe you prefer the giant lefty with two plus pitches and big risks in Alex Clemmey? Or maybe you like the senior Andrew Walters who has one of the best fastballs in the class and could help the Guardians bullpen in the next calendar year? Or maybe it is incomplete until we see what they do tomorrow? Toon it and find out about the newest Guardians, and why this was a surprising class that is all about high-upside plays!
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The Guardians took 3/4 against the Royals heading into the All-Star Break. They dropped game four of the series with the Royals as the wheels fell off for Shane Bieber the third time through the order again and the offense couldn't muster an attack against Ryan Yabrough. We break down the highs and lows of the Royals series, how Josh Naylor has turned into a complete hitter and could be a Guardians prototype going forward. We also talk about questions ahead in these second half surrounding the Guardians and mainly Shane Bieber.
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Ralphy Velasquez was drafted by the Cleveland Guardians. Locked On MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby is joined by Locked On Guardians host and MLB Draft expert Jeff Ellis to break down why Velasquez was the choice for the Guardians.
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The Guardians and Royals started their four-game series to end the first "half" Thursday. We discussed the offensive struggles vs. Jordan Lyles early in the game before breaking away late, Cal Quantrill's trip back to the injured list, and why the Guardians need him. We briefly touch on the benches-clearing incident involving the Columbus Clippers and George Valera and then spend time preparing you for the Guardians 2023 MLB draft.
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The Guardians dropped their series finale to the Braves in blowout fashion. We get into a little about the game, where Cal Quantrill is at, and what to do with him going forward. On Larry Doby Day we talk about the Guardians efforts to honor him and share some history about him. We quickly talk about the Royals series ahead, and a little on the Guardians farm system. Finally, we are getting close to jumping fully into the MLB draft coming this week.
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Emmanuel Clase suffered a second straight blown save, but Amed Rosario and David Fry saved the day as the Guardians beat the Braves. We talk about the heroics from Rosario and Fry, Shane Bieber's struggles with the third time through the order, if we are worried about Clase. We also discuss the injury news on Triston McKenzie and how this could be a big loss if he comes back and still needs surgery. We're also thinking about starting a Locked On Guardians discord server with the instability with Twitter, so let us know if that's a place you'd be interested in joining to be part of the community!
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It was a wild weekend for the Guardians in Chicago against the Cubs. There were blowouts, rain delays (yikes!), and bullpen meltdowns. All in all, we talk about the Guardians 4-2 road trip that could have been 5-1 without a bullpen meltdown and a series win against the Cubs that featured great stars from Tanner Bibee and Aaron Civale. We get into the All-Stars, why Jose Ramirez should be a starter, why Josh Naylor wasn't necessarily snubbed, Trevor Stephan's recent hiccups, and the Braves coming to town winners of eight in a row.
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José Ramirez tried to score the run the Guardians couldn't quite push across to beat the Royals, but even with his daring dash to the plate, it wasn't enough. We talk about the thrill that is watching José Ramirez, how the offense couldn't deliver the knockout blow to Zack Greinke and the rest of the team's poor base running decisions in the loss. We also discuss if Shane Bieber is starting to turn things around, and why we aren't too concerned about the bullpens blip in the loss. And we finally get into a little bit of a debate about the lineup construction, changed needed. We also squeeze in some thoughts about the latest two MLB mock drafts and who they have projected to go at 23 for Cleveland. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.
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The Guardians brought the lumber to KC on Wednesday and bashed their way to first place in the AL Central for the first time since April 10. We get into Bo Naylor following up his defensive masterpiece on Tuesday with a big night at the plate, and the Guardians finally playing a game that they needed and should have had a few times this year. We also get into Logan Allen's performance and what may lie ahead for him with the return of Cal Quantrill. We talk about if the Guardians can finish off the sweep and if they can use their schedule, and the Twins slightly tougher slate to stay in first place heading into the All-Star break?
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Will Brennan knew where Kauffman Stadium was when the Guardians played the Royals on Tuesday. He must have given Gavin Williams, Bo Naylor, and Emmanuel Clase good directions. Just enough Guardians showed up to beat the Royals, 2-1. We talk about Williams' brilliant outing putting him in historic company in Cleveland history, Will Brennan and Bo Naylor's heroics, Trevor Stephan's brief blank spell on the mound, and needed lineup changes on today's Locked On Guardians. Additionally, we also mention the brief six-man rotation coming and the implications of that.
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With the Guardians having an off-day Monday, we took the time to discuss the positive and negative developments in the Guardians minor league system from the first half, including Joey Cantillo's selection to the MLB Futures Game. We looked ahead to the second half of minor league baseball in the system and went over the MLB draft with the College World Series wrapping up and took a quick look ahead at the Royals series for the Guardians.
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The Guardians went one for three in another series, which is good if you're looking for batting average, but not series wins. They ironically lost on an Owen Miller RBI in the 10th inning. We get into the decision-making over the weekend, Shane Bieber's third time through the order issues, Cal Quantrill's rotation spot when he comes back and who goes, as well as if the Guardians will have more than one All-Star.
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Finally! The Guardians have their first series sweep of the 2023 season and only their second four-game winning streak all year. The offense did just enough to spread things out and not have to use their big relievers in more than a one or three-run win. Logan Allen powered through another tough start just long enough. We also get into how the Guardiancs can maximize what they have on their roster right now to get just a little more offense than they're getting, cover from MLB draft content, and look ahead to the Brewers series.
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It was our first taste of the Naylor show for the Guardians Wednesday as the Guardians did just enough to beat the worst team in baseball yet again. We talk about the heroics of Josh and Bo Naylor, Gavin Williams major league debut, and more injuries in the minors for the Guardians prospects. We also spend some time on the College World Series matchup Thursday and day one of the MLB Draft Combine and names to know there.
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Pitching injuries continue to ravage the Guardians, yet somehow all the news isn't bad! Triston McKenzie is going to be down for a while, initially, maybe longer, but the Guardians managed to walk it off against the sad Athletics and are only 1 game back in the AL Central at the moment. And Gavin Williams debuts for the Guardians today against Oakland, a rare first-round success for the team at the moment from the draft. We get into the callup, Williams' arsenal, Bo Naylor's rawness defensively, and why we're going to have to be patient with him. We also quickly talk about the decision to pinch hit for Naylor late in the game.
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The subpar AL Central remains winnable for the Guardians, but how will they approach the trading deadline and the rest of 2023 with the Shane Bieber situation and still being the youngest team in baseball, and with more prospects to come? We dive into how things could play out from here and how the next two weeks could determine their direction. We also give a quick 2023 MLB draft update as well as a quick check-in on the farm system. And with the Oakland Athletics coming to town, we show our support to the A's fans and how Rob Manfred is hurting baseball by what he is doing.
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Cleveland Loses the series but has a fun Father's Day. We get into the entire weekend series. We focus on the win on Sunday and how Saturday could have also been a win if things had played out just slightly differently. Shane Bieber gave them the innings they needed but not the dominant performance like his previous start.
Next up we focus on the multitude of transactions that were made on Friday and Saturday. We talk about the change from Mike Zunino to Bo Naylor. Why we think that Triston McKenzie's news is the biggest news of the weekend? We also wonder if Cody Morris might be transitioning back to a starter due to concerns with McKenzie.
Last we take some time to give some time to some players that the Guardians have let go over the past month from the minor leagues and talk about a recent suspension in the minors as well.
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Cleveland Guardians avoid the sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres thanks in part to David Fry's big day. The top of the lineup saw some changes and the results were strong offensively as the Guardians. Second tough start for Logan Allen in a row, with Cal Quantrill nearing a return.
We preview the Arizona Diamondbacks series which has one of the bright young stars of the game as well as one of the best records in baseball. We get into why this is a very tough series even though the pitching matchups might favor Cleveland after game one.
Then we end with some off-the-wall trade ideas for Shane Bieber to the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Mets.
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We start off with a listener request talking about the names to know for the remaining teams in the College World Series. It is a nice respite after a tough game tonight.
We follow it up by talking about a poor game, which was not fun to watch. The Guardians are five games under .500, and we wonder where the adjustments and changes are for a team that was supposed to contend this year.
We end by looking at the National League and trying to find a few teams that could make sense for the Guardians to consider if they decide to move Shane Bieber this year.
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Tanner Bibee has his worst start on his return home. We talk about what went right, wrong, and weird in this one. There are some Rants about not understanding platoon splits, and why certain players are playing and others are not.
We then talk about the changes at the Athletic that stinks and why Locked On has you covered. We then get into the discussed rule changes that were brought up in an Athletic article that went up late Tuesday night and why they would be terrible for the Cleveland Guardians and good for bad owners.
Then we begin the promised Shane Bieber trade series by eliminating all but three teams in the American League as a potential landing spot if Cleveland does decide to sell.
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Sitting down with a long-time coworker and great dude Javi of Locked on Padres. We get into how the Padres and the Guardians are basically the same teams with the same issues and concerns. We get into the catching position, problems with hitting, how these teams can improve, and whether there is a path to the postseason for either or both of them. We explain stats and have some general fun with two teams that were expected to be better, but are both playing much better of late. The Padres have more stars, but catching and timely hitting comes for us all.
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Cleveland Guardians are 4-0-1 in their last five series. They took two out of three from the Houston Astros, moving to a 1.5 back from the Minnesota Twins and just three games under five hundred.
We focus on the series, which saw Cleveland fight back to win in 14, close to the game to lose 6-4, and then shut down Houston to win the series.
We talk about a vintage performance from Shane Bieber. He was the strikeout-throwing pitcher this team has missed so far this year. He looked more like the 2021 0r 2022 version of himself.
Then we get into all the changes on the 40-man and with the Guardians pitching. We explain why James Karinchak was sent down in spite of recent solid performances. Why Richie Palacios is moving on and Zach Plesac is not? Also, get hyped for the Return of Cody Morris coming this summer or um this week. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.
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José, José, José! We celebrate José's day for the Cleveland record books by talking about his place in franchise history. We said the other day that this offense will go as far as José will take them. He had a big night and the offense followed suit. And we didn't leave out his important, possibly game-changing defensive play. We gave some love to other guys who had a good night as well. Corey Kluber was the unfortunate recipient of this outburst, so we try to remember the good times for him as well. The Twins are below .500 and the Guardians are now 1.5 games out, so we discuss their matchup against Houston as well.
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It wasn't the prettiest game, but the Guardians got a win. Tanner Bibee wasn't at his best but battled to give the Guardians a chance to win. We get into where we think Bibee and Logan Allen are headed in terms of this season for the Guardians rotation and their futures. Josh Naylor has been one of the hottest hitters over the last month. Where does he stack up against other first basemen in the league over that time? There are more murmurs about Shane Bieber trades and if the Guardians can, should, will or won't. We've talked about it before here and we get into it deeper again as more are starting to discuss the issue.
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Another game where the Guardians fell short because they have found ways to lose this year. The offense made a late surge but it wasn't quite enough. We get into the hot hitters on this team, including Will Brennan, Josh Naylor, Gabriel Arias' weird platoon problem vs. lefties, and who is not hitting. Should the Guardians be platooning Arias and Amed Rosario? Has Josh Naylor figured it out vs. lefties? Is the real Jose Ramirez going to come back? Soon? Shane Bieber had a good start, but not a great start. Is this who he is now? And of course, it was a game where the bullpen, one of the guys we wanted to see get more chances, Enyel De Los Santos, that cost the Guardians along with a weird play by Bieber.
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The Cleveland Guardians had an off day Monday before their three games series with the Boston Red Sox, so of course on Locked On Guardians, it's an Around the Farm, MLB Draft, and Mailbag episode. We talk about the awards earned by Jack Leftwich, Jose Tena, and Ryan Webb this past week, give you some names to know in the complex (Arizona/Dominican) leagues (including Welbyn Francisca's big day), and Chase DeLauter and Jaison Chouio highlighting action in Arizona. Jeff brings you updates on names to know like Travis Honeyman, Chase Davis, Jace Bohrefen, and more. And of course, we take your mailbag questions at the end of the show.
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With a five-run inning with a walk, good base running, five singles, and even a big hit from Mike Zunino, is the Guardians version of their 2022 offense coming out of hibernation? We get into what the Guardians need to do for the good of the team right now with Amed Rosario. Cal Quantrill goes on the injured list to make way for Triston McKenzie's return. Did the Guardians' rotation decision work itself out for now? An update on Cody Morris' rehab and the return of relief prospect Nic Enright to the Guardians organization this week.
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Finally, the Cleveland Guardians put on an offensive show. They hit homers. They stole bases. They got punched in the mouth and punched right back and landed enough haymakers to win a wild game and the series. Is this a breakout offensive performance or will they go back into hiding heading into Minnesota against the best pitching staff in baseball? Shane Bieber had a bad 28th birthday as far as pitching went. What's next for him? Can he rebound to 2022 levels? Or even before that? What is his future in Cleveland or on the market? And we talk about if this series in Minnesota is actually a big series as well.
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The Guardians won a series over the week against the Cardinals. The win was all one-run games and they lost a game where they only allowed two hits. But they followed that up with their biggest win of the season since March 31 on Monday, beating the Orioles 5-0. It was their first win by more than three runs since March 31. Does this mean the Guardians are turning it around? Memorial Day is the first real checkpoint of the season, so are the Guardians on the right path? Was Monday's win a sign of the Guardians finding the 2022 version of their offense? Aaron Civale is coming back this week and Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee both just turned in the best starts of their careers over the long weekend. How will the Guardians make rotation decisions when Triston McKenzie also returns next week?
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- Competitive balance picks have been assigned for the 2023 MLB Draft. Find out where the Cleveland Guardians will be picking in the Competitive Balance rounds of the 2023 MLB Draft and what that means.2. Some coaches have left the Guardians organization, being hired by other teams for promotions. Bullpen coach Brian Sweeney was hired by the Kansas City Royals to be their pitching coach, and hitting analyst Justin Toole was hired by the Seattle Mariners to be their Director of Player Development. Find out what we think about those moves in the episode.3. We look back at the life and career of Gaylor Perry, who passed away on 12/1/22.4. In a bonus segment on YouTube only, we talk about what relievers from the Cleveland Guardians could be selected by other teams in next week's Rule 5 draft, including Andrew Misiaszek, Nick Mikolajchak, and Trey Benton. We also discuss the latest catching rumors involving Sean Murphy, and Willson Contreras.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jon Morosi tweeted out the Guardians are among one of the most active teams in terms of the pursuit of Sean Murphy. We again get into what a deal might look like. We discuss why this news keeps occurring with Murphy. We get very nerdy in this one using Star Wars and Lord of the Rings references throughout to have some fun with news that felt like something we all already knew. Next up it is time to ring the Bell. Josh Bell, while he has not been rumored to Cleveland. Jim Bowden had an interesting piece on Bell who is clearly the top first baseman left on the market. We go deep on the numbers. We also find a rather familiar comp for him as well explaining why his market might be more limited in terms of his salary as opposed to Jose Abreu who is six years older.We talk a little more about Josh Bell. Then we end with some under-the-radar lower-level prospect chatter. Justin and Jeff each pick out an interesting potential starting pitcher who has hit to pitch in AA. Tune in to find out why Tent Denholm and Jack Leftwich are a pair of pitchers that you need to know about! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- We start off today's show with Jeff making the case for Joey Gallo. Jeff gives his argument why Gallo could rebound in 2023 and how he would fit with the Cleveland Guardians despite their left handed heavy lineup.
- We review the Guardians starting pitching in 2022, talking about what could happen with Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale. We discuss if Cal Quantrill should get a contract extension and if Triston McKenzie has another gear.
- As we continue to review the Guardians starting pitching options, we talk about Shane Bieber's good but weird season and how much longer he will be pitching for Cleveland. And we also talk about the big pitching prospects in the system and when they could arrive in Cleveland.
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One of the players that were on every Guardians fan's wish list was Jose Abreu who signed with the Houston Astros for three years 58.5 million. We discuss why it is a great deal, even if it falls apart by year three. There is a reason the Astros needed a first baseman even more than Cleveland. We look at how Jose Abreu projects over the next three years. We get into how he is evolving as a hitter, and why he is a solid bet as a player into his age 36 and 37 years. We also try to find some comparisons for a player at that age staying an elite player.
Next up we get into the first base market in general comparing what recent players have gotten and how that will affect the Guardians search for a right-handed hitter at first. We look at what is left out there at first base names like Josh Bell, Brandon Drury, and Joey Gallo. We get into the position and how the Guardians need to find someone who can help platoon with Josh Naylor.
We end with an old friend alert with Luke Maile signing with the Reds. We talk about how this is a return to home, and how he ended up getting over a million dollars from the Reds. We also talk about Joe Naranjo and him being the best defensive first basemen in the entire minors this past year.
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- Two former Cleveland players, Carlos Santana and Mike Clevinger signed with teams over the weekend. We talk about the Pittsburgh Pirates adding Santana and the White Sox adding Mike Clevinger, and the impact of these signings.
- http://MLB.com proposed a trade for Sean Murphy with Gavin Williams and Brayan Rocchio going to Oakland. He also noted that Cleveland resisted certain trade pitching prospects over the summer in a similar trade. We debate if this trade would work for Murphy and Cleveland's trade philosophy.
- http://MLB.com also wrote about Ethan Hankins being the Guardians highest profile Rule 5 draft available player. We discuss why Hankins is unlikely to stick on a major league roster if he's picked and who may be a better fit.
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- On a black Friday episode of Locked On Guardians, we talk about a trade proposal from The Athletic had the Cleveland Guardians looking to acquire Toronto Blue Jays C Alejandro Kirk, and in return the Guardians would trade SP Cal Quantrill and OF prospect George Valera. We discuss what this trade would mean for the Guardians, Kirk's strengths, their previous interest in Kirk and if we would make this trade for the Guardians.
- In honor of black Friday and the holiday shopping season, we discuss potential bargain free agents for the Guardians at positions of need, including C Mike Zunino, 1B/OF/DH Trey Mancini, SP Corey Kluber, RP Alex Reyes, and some Rule 5 draft targets as well.
- With Ohio-State and Michigan playing this weekend, we talk about who you think the Guardians rivals are and why. We discuss how rivalries are more organic in pro sports that lack the tradition in college, though there are some good, natural rivalries in MLB.
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The Hunter Renfroe trade led to a lot of questions and complaints. We talk about why the Guardians didn’t have an interest. Why he is on the move yet again. We also talk about why he likely was not a big enough improvement to encourage the Guardians to make a move to consider adding him and costing them several prospects and having to pay over ten million dollars to pay him. If the Guardians are going to add a bat, I want them to be right-handed, and a clear upgrade over what they have in place.
Next up is a delayed mailbag taking the questions that have been filtering in over the past few weeks. We talk about Brayan Rocchio, Angel Martinez, and Tim Herrin among others as you get to take control of the show.
We end with draft history inspired by Tim Herrin and we look into some of the late rounds. For instance, the 29th round where Herrin was drafted has seen five players selected to make it to the big leagues but only two signed with Cleveland, and neither made the big league roster for Cleveland. So when Herrin makes it he will be the best 29th-rounder in franchise history. We also dig into the 1988 draft a rare missed opportunity by Hank Peters who had three first-rounders the number two pick in the draft and came away with only one player who ended up helping the Guardians in the future. Listen in to find out what one player saved the 88 draft from being one of the worst in franchise history.
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- We start off this episode by discussing a Cleveland Guardians prospect hiring a new agency. Cleveland's 2021 first round draft pick Gavin Williams is now represented by the Boras Corporation, mega agent Scott Boras' agency. We talk about why it's not a big deal right now, why it eventually could be, but to not worry about it much yet. We discuss the history between Cleveland and Scott Boras as well to give a comparison.
- Oscar Gonzalez took Cleveland by storm with his unique walkup song, the SpongeBob Squarepants theme, and some big time clutch hits in the regular season and postseason, including a series winning walk-off homer. As we review the right field pot for Cleveland in 2022, we give our thoughts on Gonzalez's unlikely rise last year and what the future holds for him. We discuss Will Brennan some, and the other players who stayed in right field for a brief time in 2022. Some breaking news happened while we were recording, as the Brewers traded RF Hunter Renfroe to the Angels. Renfroe was someone we planned to discuss to see if he would be an external option for Cleveland, should they choose to upgrade the position. We also talked about other external outfield options, including St. Louis' Tyler O'Neil and Juan Yepez, Ramon Laureno of the Oakland Athletics, and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielders.
- After discussing the current options and possible external options, we get into the prospect depth in RF in Cleveland. The options in the minors aren't great, but there are some interesting ones in 2022 first round pick Chase DeLauter, and other names such as Johnathan Rodriguez, Alexfri Planez, and a lesser-known name, Jorge Burgos.
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- The 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame candidates were announced and some former Cleveland players, Jhonny Peralta and Mike Napoli are on the ballot. Though we both know that Peralta and Napoli won't be making the Hall of Fame, we briefly discuss their careers and impact in Cleveland.
- Centerfield was a hot topic in 2022 with Myles Straw's offensive struggles. We explain why despite those struggles why Straw will be the Guardians starting centerfielder in 2023 barring anything shocking, and why he should be in for a bit of a rebound at the plate. We discuss Straw's centerfield value and why we think it makes sense that he'll be back as the starter.
- After discussing Myles Straw, we dig deep into other potential Cleveland centerfield options behind Straw, including Will Brennan and Will Benson, and then go prospect diving. We spend some good time on Petey Halpin, some names from the 2022 draft class, Isaiah Greene and Jaison Chourio as well.
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The Non-Tender deadline has passed and there were a lot of big names that were let go. The Guardians had their own pair of releases in Anthony Gose and Luke Maile. We focus on Maile who opens another spot on the 40-man roster but also means the Guardians are very thin at catcher and lack experience at the position. We get into what we think the Guardians are liable to do at the position. Why we both think that they are going to add a veteran? They seem very unlikely to just start the year with Bo Naylor holding down the spot. We bring up some names other than Sean Murphy who could end up being the vet who holds the spot down for Naylor.
Next up we discuss the recently let go of Cody Bellinger. The former MVP is a very interesting player, but neither of us thinks he makes any sense for Cleveland. We also discussed some old friends who were let go. Then we switched to one of the players I really wanted the Guardians to add back in 2020 for Francisco Lindor, Dom Smith. We again discuss why he would be very logical for some teams, but not necessarily for the Guardians.
We begin our discussion with a few names of note. Then we discuss the decisions the Chicago White Sox made cutting a few players who were on paper potential everyday players for the White Sox or at least backups who would play regularly. We discuss how the White Sox will find depth after already having issues in terms of depth and now lacking even more major-league talent. We then focus on Jeimer Candelario who might make some sense for the Guardians on a cheaper deal due to hitting lefties and potential position flexibility. Before finishing by talking about Luke Voit, Brian Anderson, and Alex Reyes who are three more interesting names let go last week.
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1 On today’s Locked On Guardians, we start out with the 2 Cleveland Guardians that received MVP votes in the American League - Jose Ramirez and Andres Gimenez. We share our thoughts on how the two placed in terms of the final votes, and who voted for them and where. 2 The Seattle Mariners traded for Teoscar Hernandez yesterday and may be interested in OF Brandon Nimmo. We know that Cleveland once had interest in OF Jesse Winker as recently as last offseason when the Cincinnati Reds traded him to the Mariners. With Seattle’s new look outfield, would the Guardians once again have interest? We debate if Cleveland will or should have interest, if he would be a fit in Cleveland now, and what impact his disappointing 2022 season will have on his trade value and Cleveland’s potential interest. 3 Oakland Athletics’ C Sean Murphy continues to be a hot topic this offseason both nationally and on this podcast. One listener commented they want to see a top position player prospect get a chance to pan out and play for the team. So we debated the difference between George Valera playing for the team the next three seasons vs. Murphy’s impact over the next three seasons, if Valera is one of the pieces that would hypothetically be traded to Oakland in such a deal.
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- It's a crossover edition of Locked On Guardians with Lindsay Crosby of Locked On Prospects. We lead off the show by discussing valuing prospects and looking more into the Cleveland Guardians trade of Nolan Jones to the Colorado Rockies for Juan Brito, the how the teams value these two players. We dig into how Cleveland approaches trades and how they value their players.
- We get Lindsay's input on Sean Murphy trades and why he is a good fit for the Cleveland Guardians, and what it is going to take for the Guardians to trade for him. We also discuss the Teoscar Hernandez to the Seattle Mariners trade and how that impacts a potential trade for Hunter Renfroe, someone Guardians fans have interest in and may be available. We talk about what kind of trade it would take to land Renfroe.
- Lindsay gives us his under the radar Cleveland Guardians prospect and it's a pitcher from the 2021 draft class that Lindsay and Justin Lada each really share an affinity for.
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It was one of the busiest days for the Cleveland Guardians in a long time. When was the last time they made one trade on a day let alone two? On top of multiple moves, Terry Francona also took home the manager of the year award for the third time in his time as the manager of the Cleveland Guardians. We touch on winning another piece of hardware. Then we get into the most surprising move of the day. The Guardians traded Nolan Jones, a former top prospect in the entire system to the Colorado Rockies for a player currently rated 30th in their system. In fairness, he would have been higher at the end of the year rerack. We explain why the Guardians traded power for contact and why they added another middle infielder to acquire a player who has never played above low A. Juan Brito is a fascinating player whose skill set is ideal for what Cleveland targets in players. If you want information on the newest addition this is the podcast for you!
Next up is the second trade of the day. Carlos Vargas has had a lot of hype for a long time in the Guardians system. So how did a guy who some thought could be a number one or a dominant closer end up getting traded for a recent draft pick who hit AA this year? We get into what has worked and not worked for Vargas in recent years and why the Guardians targeted Ross Carver as a player they wanted to add to their system. We get into what is liked about the profile and why there is a chance he could be the top player in this trade in a few years.
Lastly, we talk about the players that were added and they are the same ones that Justin listed as his top three in the past few weeks on the show. Angel Martinez was a no-brainer and is one of the top 10 prospects in the system. Joey Cantillo was left off a year ago and has only pitched half a season in the last three but we get into why he was a no-brainer as well. Then we spend some time on Tim Herrin who has ascended from a 29th-rounder the 883 player in his draft class to the 40-man roster. His change is remarkable from a control lefty who didn’t miss bats to a dominant reliever striking out nearly 15 batters per nine innings in AA this year. We also talk about what is on the horizon for the show and send in those Brewers trade ideas for a show coming up as well as a crossover with Lindsay Crosby of Locked on Prospects.
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- Steven Kwan finished in third place in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. Some fans aren't going to like our opinion on Kwan's finish in the Rookie of the Year voting, but we also call out some bad ballots that egregiously left him off completely. We talk about why Julio Rodriguez and Adley Rutschman deserved their spots and why this is an unusual year for Rookie of the Year in the American League. We also clarify some of the new rules around the Rookie of the Year finishes.
- We played catcher musical chairs. The Cleveland Guardians need catchers, every team needs catchers. We took the most talked about rumored, and potentially available catchers this offseason and matched them up with a team, including who we think the Guardians end up with.
- At the end of the show, we remind you of the upcoming 40 man roster deadline ahead of the Rule 5 draft on Tuesday, 11/15 at 6PM ET, and what to look for.
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- Chris Antonetti was on Jim Bowden's radio show over the weekend and got asked about a bunch of potential trade activity. They talked about Shane Bieber's availability and future in Cleveland as well as if Cleveland is interested in the Oakland Athletics' Sean Murphy or the Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk. We talk about the interview and why fans should not take anything of substance from these interviews.
- The Houston Astros let their GM leave after winning a World Series. We talk about that entire mess and the Cleveland Guardians' stability, and how ridiculous the entire situation is.
- We continue to discuss media literacy in the wild wild west of twitter right now, more trade rumors that aren't really rumors and Jeff's interest in Tyler O'Neil from St. Louis if there really is some sort of link between the Cardinals and Guardians. We also ask for your trade proposals for upcoming shows for Shohei Ohtani, Connor Joe, the Brewers players (Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, and Hunter Renfroe), and Carlos Rodon.
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Jose Rameriz wins a well-deserved Silver Slugger. We get into the third base position. We argue that Yandy Diaz should have been on the podium. We get into why it was a coin flip between Rafael Devers and Jose. Then we get into the other finalists for the award that rightfully ended up with Jose for the fourth time.
Next up we talk about a handful of players that selected free agency from the Guardians minors and why it is not a bad thing but a necessary thing for the Guardians minors. Then we switch over to talk about Jonathan Rodriquez who had one of the best first halves in the minors and was after the season All-Star for High A. We also discuss Low A pitcher of the year Will Dion who has Clayton Kershaw mechanics, and while he does not have the same stuff he can be very fun to watch.
We talk about the White Sox payroll news, and why that helps the Guardians. We talk about why JD Martinez makes little sense for the Guardians. As well as what to watch for this offseason, what to take with a grain of salt, and the importance of the three-second rule of internet thought. Right now is the time when false rumors and fake blue checks are out there trying to trip you up, don’t get got!
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- Jose Ramirez had his thumb surgery and we ponder if this will affect his status for the World Baseball Classic next year and just his overall recovery time.
- Speaking of Jose, we touch on the Cleveland Guardians trade of Jose Fermin to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash. We talk about how much we both liked Fermin as a prospect, not necessarily to play for Cleveland, but in general. The segment focuses why he wasn't going to get a chance in Cleveland and why this trade is good for him, and won't be a big loss for the Guardians no matter what happens.
- We wrap things up by diving into the minor league awards handed out by the minor leagues managers around baseball, touching more on how amazing of a season that Tanner Bibee had, as well as Joey Cantillo being named an All-Star despite only pitching 60.2 innings in Double-A all year. We also discuss George Valera, Will Benson, and Bo Naylor being named league All-Stars.
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- Chris Antonetti was named the 2022 MLB Executive of the Year. We discuss why and how Antonetti might have earned this award from his peers and it has more to do with the body of work and stability of the organization rather than any flashy moves. We note the limit of big misses in transactions over the years.
- More news is trickling out about player options. We talk about AJ Pollock leaving the White Sox and the surprising decision that benefits the White Sox. We also note the Dodgers letting Jimmy Nelson, who was hurt but also effective when healthy, go for a very cheap price.
- As with many discussions this offseason that will focus on this, we talk more about catchers and some speculation that the Blue Jays will trade a catcher, and why Danny Jansen probably isn't a fit for Cleveland. Sean Murphy's name continues to come up, but we also discuss Jonah Heim from Texas, and we give you a PSA on silly season and how to think about rumors and how they're leaked.
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The top three were announced for every major award in baseball. We start out talking about the manager of the year. We get into Terry Francona’s chances to win and what the award means to us. It is rather easy to guess who the top three candidates are because the award should really be named the surprise team of the year award instead of the manager of the year.
Next up is a discussion of the Rookie of the Year where Steven Kwan is in the top three which is a minor win, just due to some of the hype that went to other players throughout the year. This has been one of the single greatest rookie seasons in the history of the American League. In the last 22 years, Julio Rodriguez and Adley Rutschman had the 9th and 10th best seasons by fWAR and Steven Kwan is tied for 22nd. As good as he was it was an incredible year in general for American League Rookies so in this case, third is deserved and also excellent.
We end with some discussion about players whose options were not picked up by players and or teams. Which names stood out? Who are the most interesting players to you? We discuss Andrew Chafin, Miguel Sano, Zach Eflin, Matt Strahm, Jean Segura, Anthony Rizzo, and Tommy Pham. We also briefly get into why we think it is very unlikely that Shohei Ohtani will be traded, which matches up with the news from Anaheim today.
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- The Houston Astros are World Series champs again. It's hot take city about H-Town as we sound off about how we feel about the Astros championship win right out of the gate.
- After the scorching takes, we move onto the news about Edwin Diaz signing a massive contract to stay with the New York Mets and how blessed the Guardians must feel to have Emmanuel Clase signed for such an under-market deal in wake of the news of the deal. Trey Mancini, Jose Abreu, and Danny Jansen were your next most requested Guardians offseason targets. We discuss the viability of Mancini in Cleveland and talk about what it would cost to sign Abreu. We received a few trade proposals for Jansen and gave our reactions to those and what it would take to get Jansen.
- In the final segment, we give our top 5 players on Cleveland's must add before the Rule 5 draft.
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- As we continue our 2022 Cleveland Guardians position reviews, we dedicate most of the show reviewing the great rookie season by Steven Kwan. There is a faction of fans who would like to see Kwan move to centerfield and we briefly touch on that. We also get into historical comps for Kwan, which were particularly difficult, as Steven Kwan is a bit of a unicorn in terms of his player profile. We discuss his place in history among Cleveland rookies and try to look at comparable contracts for an extension for Kwan. To finish up the show, we look ahead to the future of left field for the Guardians, which should not be something they have to worry about for a while.
- Some of the statistical comps we came up with were Curt Flood, Johnny Damon, Adam Eaton, Bill Mueller, and Brett Gardner.
- The last outfielder Cleveland signed to an extension was Michael Brantley, who took a 4/$25 million deal before he broke out. That won't be enough to sign Kwan now, but recent contract extensions for Michael Harris and Kevin Kiermaier seem reasonable. And as far as rookies that could succeed Kwan in left field are years away, hopefully, and could be drafted in the 2023 draft. Some future in house options may be Joe Lampe and Guy Lipscomb Jr.
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It is another fan-driven episode of Locked on Guardians. We are diving into the third and fourth most asked-about players for this offseason Brandon Drury (Utility Player) and Pablo Lopez (Starting Pitcher). It is our first pitcher discussion, and the first utility type we have discussed. We start out with Drury who has been around the league but found his greatest success this past year with the Reds. We get into how he fits, where he fits, and what might the cost be.
Next up is Miami Marlin Pablo Lopez. We start by profiling the starter who far and away has been the most discussed by Guardians fans. We get into why he could be an improvement, and what the risks are for him. The Marlins are in a weird limbo in terms of talent and trading pitching seems to be the only way to improve a roster that was part in a hard position due to questionable signings last offseason.
Lastly, we dig into several offers on Pablo Lopez. The most common names in deals are Gabriel Arias, Will Brennan, and Xzavion Curry, among many others. We discuss the deal, and how it's hard to line up and figure out a deal that might make sense. Before lightning strikes near the end of the show and the hosts figure out an interesting offer. The Marlins are trying to thread the needle as the pressure mounts to win in a tough division, so any trade offer has to help the Marlins improve right now!
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- The Cleveland Guardians set a franchise record by earning 4 Rawlings Gold Glove awards, announced on Tuesday, November 1. Steven Kwan, Myles Straw, Shane Bieber and Andrés Giménez all won their first Gold Glove Awards. We take time to review the significance of these awards and share some interesting information provided by the Guardians on these awards. We stick with that theme by reviewing third base for the Cleveland Guardians in 2022 and the greatness that is José Ramírez', discussing his place in franchise history, his future, and what the Guardians 3B prospects look like in the minors.
- Jeff looks at where José Ramírez ranks in terms of different statistical categories in Cleveland baseball history, and what other leaderboards he may start to move up in the franchise record books.
- After discussing José Ramírez's place among third basemen and other records in Cleveland history, Justin looks at his Hall of Fame candidacy and how José might perform and needs to perform over the rest of his new contract in order to have a case. We wrap up the discussion with what third base prospects Cleveland has in the minors, not that they need them right now at third base.
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On Locked on Guardians we discuss three more trade offers for Christian Walker and Sean Murphy. We get into why they either feel lite or way too much in terms of the players offered. We also discuss last year's Matt Olson as a road map to any possible deal for Sean Murphy. We then get into the recent hire of Matt Quatraro by the Kansas City Royals. The former Guardian's hitting coach might look to Cleveland to help hire some coaches, which the former Cleveland Guardians minority owner might also endorse.
It is time to review shortstop, and while we have talked a lot about Amed Rosario it is time to look at the position and ask two big questions. How do you feel about him for 2023? What is the roadmap for this team beyond 2023 as Rosario will likely cost more than 12 million a year in free agency? We also discuss Gabriel Arias and Tyler Freeman who spent some time at shortstop this year.
We end with a look to the future. We talk about the player who is viewed by some as the best hitter in the Guardians system, Brayan Rocchio. We dig into why he could be better and how he could end up being very much like Amed Rosario. Jose Tena went deep on Monday and we get into what he needs in terms of a rebound. We also focus on helium/sleeper prospect Angel Genao before discussing recent high picks that have not broken out as expected in Carson Tucker and Yordys Valdes.
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- Taking our second most requested trade target for the Cleveland Guardians by you, the listeners, was Christian Walker, 1B of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tune in to hear if we discussed your trade offer for Walker. We spent time talking about why Christian Walker is an underrated player, how he would fit on the Cleveland Guardians roster, and how he makes sense for the Guardians over the next two seasons before he hits free agency. We also discuss if the Diamondbacks would be willing to trade Christian Walker.
- We solicited the opinion of our listeners on what they would trade for Christian Walker and who between the Cleveland Guardians/Arizona Diamondbacks would agree or not agree to the trade. Much of the trade proposals involved a specific Cleveland reliever we have mentioned before, along with the typical shortstop targets thanks to the Guardians depth at the position. We gave a yes or no to your trade offers for Walker.
- After we discussed all of your trade proposals for Walker, we came up with deals of our own and discussed what we think the Arizona Diamondbacks needs are and what the direction of their franchise is over the next two years, which is how much club control Walker has right now, and how that impacts the kind of deal that may or may not work between them and the Cleveland Guardians.
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- On today’s show, we begin by sharing the news of Andrés Giménez and José Ramírez being named finalists for Silver Slugger Awards. However, we believe they will likely lose out to Jose Altuve and Rafael Devers at their respective positions. We also discuss that Steven Kwan and Myles Straw won the Fielding Bible award in LF and CF, respectively, what that means, and why it matters.
- We asked for listener feedback on what players they want the Cleveland Guardians to target this offseason through trades of free agency. The overwhelming favorite was a trade for Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy. We start that discussion by debating if the Guardians can make it work on their roster with Sean Murphy and Bo Naylor. We explain why David Fry may factor into making that roster fit work for Cleveland.
- We begin getting into your trade proposals for Sean Murphy. We compiled all the trades you submitted for Sean Murphy and gave them thumbs up or thumbs down, and explained why we thought the trades would or wouldn’t work. We also gave our personal trade proposals for Murphy as well. And we wrap things up by teasing the next players we will discuss on your trade/free agency wish list for the Cleveland Guardians this offseason.
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In today’s position review and preview, we focus on second base. A position that was very much in flux a year ago and now appears to be very set. We discussed just how good Andres Gimenez was this year. We debate if he is the greatest second baseman since Roberto Alomar or Jason Kipnis with apologies to Ronnie Belliard. We got into a season that surprised everyone and ended up going down as one of the greatest seasons a Cleveland second baseman has ever had.
We talked about a silly trade offer that popped up that was just fun to discuss as it was as ridiculous as they get. Then we talk about who could be the players to back up Gimenez next year. There are three players who stand out for the role with Tyler Freeman, Gabriel Arias, and Owen Miller. We talk about what is likely to happen. Who might be best in the role, and how do they handle the ridiculous amount of infield depth this season currently has?
Lastly, we get into the prospects and try to focus on the players who are more likely to end up at second base. We focus mostly on maybe the most underrated prospect in the entire system Angel Martinez. The son of Sandy Martinez has continued to shine at every level in spite of being consistently the youngest player at the level he is out. We also discuss Jake Fox the 19-year-old who had one of the best walk rates in the minors, but there are some concerns if he is too passive or not. We briefly mention Jose Tena, Bryan Rocchio, and Jhonkesy Noel (just seeing if you are paying attention).
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- As we begin our 2022 season review, we start with reviewing the Cleveland Guardians first basemen this past season. We talk about how the season started with Bobby Bradley, Owen Miller and even Yu Chang. We discuss how Josh Naylor exceeded any possible expectations at the position coming off of his injury.
- While looking at the Cleveland Guardians first baseman in 2022, we take a look at Josh Naylor's strengths and weaknesses, and what Cleveland should do with him in 2023. We discuss potential internal options, as well as briefly touching on some external options that could be a fit for the Guardians roster and pairing with Naylor.
- We finish up the show by discussing the minor league options in the Guardians system that could be future first at first base, including Jhonkensy Noel,
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MLB Trade Rumors released their arbitration estimates in the middle of the postseason, and now that it is the offseason it seemed like a perfect time to go back and discuss those numbers. We talk a little about which current Tampa Bay Ray might be the next player the Cleveland Guardians target which brings us to old friend alerts and also some debate about if the Rays might have a catcher they would trade who the Guardians would want. We then dive deeply into the most hotly debated Cleveland Guardian this year Amed Rosario. He is projected to make nine mil dollars. How do you feel about paying him that much? We also get into the projected shortstop free agent class which is just as deep as a year ago.
We got into the starting pitching in segment two. Four of the Guardians starters are arbitration eligible and will make between them 21.8 million, roughly about one-third of their projected salary for next year. We discuss who might be traded, who might be extended, and do we think that Shane Bieber, Cal Quantrill, Aaron Civale, and Zach Plesac are in terms of 2023 and beyond.
We end with a discussion of the rest of the players up for arbitration. We get into who we think might end up being non-tendered, who might be worth extending, how they might end up handling a player like Anthony Gose who is currently hurt, and how the catcher position could be in for a massive change as well. Also if you had to extend one player other than Shane Bieber who would it be for the Guardians list of nine arbitration-eligible players?
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- The Cleveland Guardians similarities and differences to the Philadelphia Phillies, who are World Series-bound, how the two teams were built, and what the Guardians need to do in 2023 to have the kind of run the Phillies are having right now.
- The Guardians have more thumb injuries. We cover Cleveland's end of the season media availability and what was learned from it, including a thumb injury that ailed Andres Gimenez at the end of the season, as well as the news of Terry Francona's return for the 2023 season, and what his outlook is in the near-future with the franchise.
- Also covered was some unfortunate media scrutiny over the weekend, as well as reminders to enjoy the journey that was the Cleveland Guardians' 2022 season, and sports in general. Also discussed are the similarities to the Guardians and Houston Astros and what the Guardians need to do to get on the Astros level for 2023 and beyond. We also teased our upcoming shows that will feature your trade and free agent ideas. Find us on all Locked on Guardians social platforms to give Jeff and Justin your trade targets, your trade proposals, free agent targets and contract ideas, and over the offseason we will debate them on the show.
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A former Cleveland Guardians power hitter is taking over as a manager in Chicago. No, not Jim Thome, it's Richie Sexson. He is taking over for the Windy City Thunderbolts. We talk about the Thome rumors. We talk a little Sexson then take some time to appreciate Hank Peters. While Sexson was a John Hart selection it was during the Peters era that the majority of the great 90s team was built. We get a little nostalgic and talk about some of the other trades from that era.
Next, we spend time on the Gold Glove finalists. The Guardians have five of them and should end up with a few winners. We get into some of the statements that were made today that were just odd. We talk about who should win and why. If you missed the announcement the following players were named as finalists Andres Gimenez, Jose Ramirez, Shane Bieber, Steven Kwan, and Myles Straw.
Last we talked about the catching position, and why it is going to be a much harder position in a year. There are a pair of rules that will lead to more stress on defense at the position. We focus on what the Guardians have, and why it still makes a lot of sense for them to pursue Sean Murphy this offseason. We get into what makes Sean Murphy so special and why we still think he could be a massive improvement. We also get into how they might be able to utilize Sean Murphy and Bo Naylor at the same time by using a player who is currently tearing up the Arizona Fall League.
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24 hours later, we discuss how we are feeling about the 2022 Cleveland Guardians season. Have our thoughts changed about the season, how it all unfolded and how it ended. We cover what may lie ahead for the Guardians and how they get better, potential worries and pitfalls ahead, and why we believe the future should be very bright for this young, exciting team.
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Jose Ramirez is going to have thumb surgery after playing the second half of the season with a torn UCL in his right thumb, which hurt his production. Should he have played through the injury or should he have had the surgery mid-season and missed at least 8 weeks? We discuss that and if the Guardians could have gotten this far without him and the effects of him possibly sitting out. We also say why the injury actually makes us feel better about Ramirez’s injury.
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There were some not-so-glowing reports about Seattle’s Jesse Winker, a rumored target of the Cleveland Guardians in the offseason via trade with the Cincinnati Reds. We go over the reports on his current status and issues and why it was a bullet dodged that the Guardians ended up not trading for him.
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The Cleveland Guardians lost game five to the New York Yankees. Blame it on the Rain. The matchup ended up heavily favoring the Yankees who were able to use pitchers who might not have been available if not for the extra day. We talk about how the weather hosed the Guardians in multiple forms. If there had been no rainouts then Shane Bieber could have pitched on full rest. If there had been one rainout then New York would not have had Cortes to start, but the combo of the two allowed for the worst possible outcome. Were Major League Baseball, the Yankees, and Weather in collusion against the Guardians? We may never know.
We get into the hitting struggles this postseason. This team not only failed to consistently string together hits and get on base but didn’t work counts or force pitchers out of games early when chances arose. They might have been aggressive to the point it hurt them overall. Game five had two significant opportunities for the Guardians to put some runs on the board and they ended up with just one. This makes one wonder if it really would have mattered at all if Shane Bieber had been given a chance to start.
We end by switching to the positive. We focus on what a fun and unexpected year this was. Some of the positive finds and players who have shown they are a part of this team's future going forward. We went from having two proven bats to start the year to five or six depending on your view. On top of being the youngest team in the league, they also have fantastic minors which means that they have great young players coming and the assets to add any player that could come on the market. Today hurts but know that there is every sign this is just the beginning of the Cleveland Baseball Team’s next great run.
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We discuss the mess that MLB and the networks made with this postseason schedule with this Cleveland Guardians-New York Yankees ALDS Game 5 rainout. Why it's just impacted by money and nothing more and how poor the communication of it all was.
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We debate the impacts of yet another ALDS rainout between the Yankees and Guardians. Who does the rainout impact more? Who does the rainout benefit? What players are now available to pitch in Game 5 thanks to the extra day off?
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With the rainout, Shane Bieber may potentially be able to pitch in ALDS Game 5 for the Cleveland Guardians on three days rest. We hash out if the Guardians will use Shane Bieber and if they should use him, and what their pitching plans should be for Game 5 vs. the Yankees pitching plans.
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1 We recap the wild, thrilling, comeback that was the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 win over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS. We talk about how they were able to do it and how Terry Francona outmanaged Aaron Boone in Game 3, and the strange explanation from Boone on his bullpen. Just another unexplainable victory that has been the 2022 Guardians season.
2 We then recap the Game 4 loss in Cleveland, that even though it was disappointing the Guardians couldn’t close out the series at home, why there’s no reason to be down about the loss. We talk about the Guardians approach against Gerrit Cole in a big performance by Cole and the Guardians finding a little victory turning to the unused arms in their bullpen while still having a chance to win.
3 And finally, we look to Game 5 and why both Jeff and Justin feel like Cleveland has a good chance to win the game. We get into the matchup of Jameson Taillon and Aaron Civale, the bullpen situation and why it favors Cleveland. Someone guarantees a victory, but you’ll have to listen to who predicts it and the win for who.
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- The Cleveland Guardians offense finally came through with a clutch hit from Andres Gimenez with runners on, a big homer by Amed Rosario, which we sort of predicted, and the usual gritty, dirty, what some call disgusting hustle by Jose Ramirez that created the winning runs in the 10th inning, along with a huge hit from Josh Naylor. Cleveland finally got into the Yankee bullpen by forcing Nestor Cortes out early.
- The Guardians bullpen once again showed its edge over the New York Yankees and Aaron Boone made some odd pitching decisions while the Guardians bullpen dominated led by Trevor Stephan and gusty performance by Emmanuel Clase. Shane Bieber allowed an early homer but was pretty darn good after.
- What does using Emmanuel Clase for 7 outs and 33 pitches mean for Game 3 for the Guardians and why they may have a slight edge in Game and why they need to win it.
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It feels appropriate that the Cleveland Guardians have at least one postseason game rained out after a year of more rainouts than I have seen in my years as a fan. We get into the talk that came out today about the compressed schedule. We get into why most think it will benefit the Cleveland Guardians, but in what ways it also hurts them. The New York Yankees also have their own set of issues that this rain delay will bring up due to their pitching depth issues.
We spend some more time on the matchup and get into our different views on which team has the advantage tomorrow. We also get into why each of us have different feelings on how much tomorrow’s game is a crux for the whole series. This matchup should be incredibly close and the hope is that Cleveland can finally find a way much as they did against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Guardians have gone from an 18 percent strikeout rate the lowest in all of baseball to a rate over 30% which would have been the highest by nearly five percent in the regular season.
We end with a mailbag and while I wanted to focus on the postseason the listeners were focused on the offseason. We talk about the matchup a little between the Aces. We get into who should be considered for extensions. Who would be ideal trade targets and which minor league shortstop do we think has the brightest future?
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It is 24 hours later, which makes it the perfect time now that we have rested and refreshed to talk about game one and our final thoughts and feelings on the loss for the Cleveland Guardians against the New York Yankees in round one of the ALDS. We focus on the lack of offense in the early going and what is potentially holding this team back. While they advanced in a sweep let’s be honest the offense has been largely missing this postseason.
In honor of Nestor Cortes, I have some fun with Justin. Nestor Cortes is on his third time with the Yankees and is already the third-best 36th-round pick in MLB history. Can you figure out who the top two are? Can Justin? We also talk about the Guardians own top 36th-rounder. Along with the high number of former Cleveland players taken in the round who didn’t sign. We focus on what has changed for Cortes to take him from journeyman to Ace.
As it looks more and more likely that the Thursday game could be rained out. We debate if a rainout helps or hurts the Guardians. We get into starters, bullpen, and lineups. We then deep dive on Nestor Cortes some more trying to find out how a guy whose most similar 2022 pitcher by velocity and pitch movement is Kirk McCarty is someone a potential Cy Young Candidate. We talk lineups and wonder if there will be any changes for the typical left-handed lineup that we saw through out the year.
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We join the game live in the ninth inning. It has been a frustrating affair for the team due to four big moments that we talked about. Cal Quantrill was left in for the sixth, getting nothing when they had the bases loaded with one out, the Amed Rosario double play, and the Oscar Gonzalez error. We get into why the defense was aligned the way it was. The issues with the lineup construction, and the little errors that held the Guardians back as they dropped game one to the New York Yankees in the ALDS. We spend some time on the highlights, specifically Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan. We also preview a scary matchup in game two against the haunting Nestor Cortes. It was a very hard loss, but we are hoping for the Guardians to rebound in game two and maybe score a run other than a homerun. Join Justin and Jeff as they vent after a tough loss on a generally weird day for baseball across the Majors.
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The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees face off in the 2022 ALDS. On this crossover edition of Locked on Guardians, Jeff Ellis and Justin Lada are joined by Stacey Gotsulias of Locked on Yankees to discuss the upcoming matchup.
We discuss the Yankees and Guardians pitching and which pitchers are the toughest matchup for each side. Why the Yankees are using Gerritt Cole as the Game 1 (and potential Game 4) starter and not left hander Nestor Cortes.
The Yankees have an injured and beleaguered bullpen. Stacey shares which relievers are healthy, which are not healthy, and which relievers they trust against the Guardians heading into the ALDS. We also discuss the overall health of the Yankees lineup and who will be on the active roster for them.
Which hitters for the Guardians are going to need to play a key role in order for Cleveland to win the series and what they need to do to beat Gerritt Cole, and what is is the best case scenario for Cleveland to pull off a series upset.
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We start by looking back. The Cleveland Guardians were able to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays. They were the only favorite to advance in the first round. We talk about what we got right and what we got wrong. We focus on what went well, the pitching, and what we were surprised to see. It was a very fun opening round, which saw the Guardians finally start to get some of the attention and respect they deserve.
Next up is looking at the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees rosters. The big news was that Aroldis Chapman was let go, and while it is nice for the Yankees to have one less lefty. Yet it is hard to ignore that he was awful this year. We discuss the issues with the Yankees pen, the injuries that have mounted, and who their third starter is likely to be. We also talk about the possible changes to the Guardians roster. Who does Aaron Civale replace, and what happens if Nick Sandlin can’t pitch?
Lastly, we talk about this Yankees team in general. We get into why it is that the Yankees struggled down the stretch. We continue to dig into the team the Guardians must get past if they want to go deeper into the postseason.
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It is late here, but I am still riding high on the Cleveland Guardians sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays. So here is a bonus episode solo show of me just getting into the nitty gritty of these games. The Cleveland Guardians had two brilliant pitching performances that lead the way. But it ended up being the long ball that won them both these games. We focus on all the brilliant moments in this fun series. While also taking a moment or two to enjoy all the haters who claimed that the Guardians would fail to win a single game in the postseason. There were a lot of stars but Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie, Jose Ramirez, Sam Hentges, and Oscar Gonzalez ended up stealing the show and the series.
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The playoffs begin today! The Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays will face off in a case of Cleveland North against Cleveland South. We focus on the hitters, defense, and base running. We find these are two very evenly matched teams but there is one area where Cleveland has a clear advantage. We dive into the numbers trying to see how strong are the Guardians chances.
Next up is a comparison of pitching staffs and pitching matchups now that we feel like we know who the starters should be this weekend. We spend a lot of time on the bullpens due to how good Cleveland’s has been and the lack of depth in the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen.
We end with some general thoughts about things that are important that we feel have not gotten enough chatter. We talk about injuries, lineups, and players who have rested. We end with our predictions for game one and our general predictions for the series in general. We are very focused on the matchup between the Shanes (Shane Bieber and Shane McClanahan due to the fact that each game feels like it will be a harder one for the Guardians due to the pitchers that will be on the mound.
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The Cleveland Guardians end the season with 92 wins with another victory over the Kansas City Royals, a team lined up to pick fifth in the 2023 MLB draft. The Tampa Bay Rays are on deck but we spend some time on this game getting into the three stars Aaron Civale, Jose Ramirez, and Josh Naylor. We also have some fun with odd stats on the year. For instance, this is the first time the Guardians have not had a .300 hitter or a 30 home run hitter since 2013 which was Tito’s first in Cleveland.
We get into a truly frustrating situation with the post-season schedule. Between taking forever to release the times, and then putting the Guardians in a bad ticket-selling spot by putting two games at 12:07. MLB needs to realize having two games at the same time is not competing for air time this early on. People tend to watch their teams and not every single game that is on. It would have been better to have two head-to-head games rather than have the Guardians matched up on ESPN2 due to college football or having a pair of games occurring in the middle of the day one of which happens to fall on a work day.
We end with some previewing of the pitching matchups and bullpen chatter. We finally know who will face who so we get into how we feel about the battle of the Shanes along with Triston vs Glasnow. The hope is the Guardians can win this one in two so that they can save Quantrill for round two. But let’s be honest the hope is they can win this series in general.
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The Cleveland Guardians win today picking up their 91st of the season and taking it to the Kansas City Royals. We focus in during segment one on the weird way their opponent was decided thanks to a game a catcher won on the mound and what might be the most on-point way to clinch this year which was thanks to the weather. The Cleveland Guardians will face the Tampa Bay Rays. We get into why this might be the best matchup in general. Then we get into the hot topic issue of the day: the fact the playoff games are not sold out and why it is.
Next, we get into the win which was a rather odd affair that saw only two hitters reach base more than once Amed Rosario and Gabriel Arias. Cal Quantrill continues to be a force when he is on the mound in Cleveland. The bullpen wasn't as sharp as always but did enough to get the win. We talk about some of the minor struggles with Clase, Karinchak, and Stephan. Does it feel like the team has taken their foot off the gas a bit?
We end with a discussion of what 14 players will make the postseason in terms of the hitters and what we think the likely way they will be deployed will be. We get into who has performed well and why the specific bench players they seem to have chosen provide certain skills that could make them extra valuable in the postseason. In many respects, the hitters are more straightforward than the pitchers when it comes to the postseason.
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The Cleveland Guardians drop their game against the Kansas City Royals, but would you rather have the win or rather have an off day for the bullpens central players? I think we can all agree the game not going deep in extra innings makes us all winners. We also take some time to praise Bryan Shaw. While we focused on the roster changes yesterday it is time to talk about one of the top ten relievers in franchise history. A player who is third all-time in appearances and who has been a central part of this teams recent success.
We begin the discussion of the postseason discussing what pitchers we think will make the final roster. The setup of the pitching rotation in the opening series. Who is the ace for the Guardians? Who should be the fourth stater? And what do we know based on Wednesday’s pitching matchup? The focus is primarily on the Guardians starters, and what is likely to happen with Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale in the first two series.
We discuss the postseason pitching a bit more before switching it up to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays postseason rotation. I ask the question: did the Rays mess up their aligned postseason pitching? The Guardians seem likely to miss Drew Rasmussen and Jeffrey Springs, either of whom likely would have been a stronger matchup than Corey Kluber.
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We introduce my new cohost and long-time friend Justin Lada of many, many places to the show. Justin has covered it all and will only help to elevate this podcast to greater heights than ever before. If you listen to this show and don’t follow Justin already you are doing it wrong. We get into the surprise release of Bryan Shaw. While it was absolutely the right move, I don’t think anyone expected Shaw to be let go. We talk about the additions of Will Brennan and Bo Naylor. Will they make the postseason roster? Why were they promoted so late? We also focus on just how good Brennan has been since his promotion. We also get into the team's defense, and how it continues to be one of their greatest strengths. We also ask the important question: is Steven Kwan a Cylon?
The Cleveland Guardians had a massive 40-man issue a year ago, and we thought there might be one this year. Instead, thanks to all the promotions the 40-man is more or less sorted. There are one maybe two more must-adds when the season ends. We talk about some of the players on the bubble, who have excelled this year and who have taken a step back. Hear the case for Tim Herrin, Nic Enright, Joey Cantillo, and others.
We spend some time on the games over the weekend. The Cleveland Guardians won the series against the Kansas City Royals, but we ask was it worth it? Was getting the win worth not giving rest to your pen down the stretch? We also get into the struggles of Trevor Stephan and wonder if he will get the command on his splitter back before the postseason arrives. We also get into why Will Brennan and Bo Naylor might end up making the postseason roster even though technically neither is eligible.
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The Tampa Bay Rays are Cleveland Guardians south. They have nearly double-digit former Cleveland coaches and players on the roster. As a matter of fact, they have acquired the three central players from the Jonathan Lucroy deal. Yu Chang and Francisco Mejia were the big pieces but at the time Shawn Armstrong had pitched in the majors and had an ERA under two with a strikeout per nine over 15. The fourth player was Greg Allen. We revisit this trade since Armstrong picked up the loss and again the major pieces are all in Tampa. We also talk about the Miller deal as maybe the most successful player from both of those trades is JP Feyereisen who is also a pitcher for you guessed it Tampa.
We switched to a game with significant consequences but saw very little happen. Tampa Bay Rays have a magic number of one but lost two of three to Cleveland. I had predicted that Jeffrey Springs would be a hard matchup and he was, but Cal Quantrill was just as good. The Guardians rally late to win thanks to Will Brennan, Steven Kwan, and Oscar Gonzalez. We talk about the choice to walk Jose to face Oscar and why it was an odd choice.
We end with some talk about the weird season flips for Bo Naylor and Bryan Lavastida. Bo is with the team on the taxi squad with a chance to be added before the end of the year. I wonder if Lavastida might be taken off the 40-man, and if they will promote yet another unicorn this year to the roster making rookie number 17. We then talk about how Steven Kwan still can’t seem to get any respect. If one is talking about rookies in baseball and don’t mention him then you are doing it wrong. There are a clear top four hitters and two pitchers and anyone not mentioning Kwan well I question their knowledge.
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I have run into a group of people on Twitter both fans and writers complaining about the recent talk about the Cleveland Guardians and the stance that no one believed in them. These takes are so tired. Literally, every sports movie ever is about a plucky group of overachievers that surprises everyone and manages to win. If people are going to get upset by this, then I am not sure how they can follow sports at all.
We dug into the game from Monday, an extra-inning loss that saw the Guardians have several players perform well but unfortunately, the bullpen had some issues and Shane Bieber had his worst start in months and the Guardians dropped this one. We also focus in on Jose Ramirez and the tale of two seasons for him since that Colorado series in June. He went from elite to average.
We focus on the win from Wednesday which saw yet another extra-inning affair, this time the Guardian pitching held up and they picked up the win. Gabriel Arias hit his first career home run and it was a no-doubter. Triston McKenzie was fantastic yet again, and the bullpen held the Rays at Bay as the Guardians took the second game of the series. Tyler Glasnow debuts against the Guardians making his first start of the year.
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We have another crossover episode with Sully of Locked on MLB. We talk about the Guardians, the Yankees, and the postseason in general. We talk about the game as it is happening, watching the Guardians lose this one to the Tampa Bay Rays in extra innings. We talk about the immaculate inning of Enyel De Los Santos, and why it is the biggest story in this one. We talk about who the Guardians might play in the postseason. How pitching matchups might line up. We also take some time to talk about the Roger Maris deal that sent him from the Cleveland Indians to the Kansas City Athletics before he settled in New York City. This is a wide ranger that goes long and covers a wide variety of topics.
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The Cleveland Guardians are in first place and division champions. The Guardians are also the first-place podcast on the network, so I take some time to thank all the fans, and listeners both new and old who have helped make this podcast so successful down the stretch. We then get into the fact that Steven Kwan won his first player of the week awards. He has a long way to catch former player Manny Ramirez who is tied for the all-time lead with 16 appearances. Kwan is 18th in the American League in terms of fWAR. We talked about his place and where he stands. While he might not win the rookie of the year it has been a fantastic season for him which means he should finish top three even if it feels unlikely.
We do a preview of what could be a potential playoff matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. It starts with old friend Corey Kluber, then Tyler Glasnow will make his 2022 debut, before facing a rather surprising Jeffery Springs who is exactly the type of pitcher the Guardians struggle against. The team's lineups are close, and the starters are excellent but it will again be the pen where the Guardians have a massive advantage.
We end by running with an item that was posted by Locked on DBacks host Millard Thomas about the Dbacks needing relievers. I can’t help but wonder if they would move on from their soon-to-be 32-year-old power-hitting first baseman who is also an elite defender. He is the most Mat Olson type of hitter who could be available this year. We get into deals, other players, and why I for one would like to see them consider a trade for Christian Walker. Also, I discuss the three areas of weakness as I see it for next season. I also answered some fan questions I got when I responded to the tweet last week.
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Your Cleveland Guardians are the American League Central Division champs. A team that was more often than not picked to finish fourth in the division has run away with the division. The big driver today was Steven Kwan, and despite a historic season, why is it that Kwan can’t seem to get any respect? Why is it that this very young team can’t seem to get any respect? We get into some recent slights on MLB.com including an article that listed Kwan at seven and then didn’t give him his write-up. Then included another rookie outfielder who has been worth a win less than Oscar Gonzalez this year who didn’t even merit a mention. I know I can be tough on Terry Francona, but instead, I focus on what he does well which might be harder to judge than what we see on the field. The way his players play for him and the way he seems to inspire is something that there is no easy way to quantify.
We look back at how Texas won the offseason thanks to the moves they made. Still, it was the lack of moves that might have led to the Guardians great successes like giving Steven Kwan a chance to start who has outperformed the combined seasons of two of the players fans really wanted in Austin Meadows and Jesse Winker as a matter of fact so has Oscar Gonzalez. We get into these games over the weekend which saw Cleveland beat up on top lefty relievers, have a game where they only had extra-base hits, and saw them clinch a division crown.
We end with some odds and ends. We talk about Zach Plesac and his start over the weekend. We discuss the postseason roster. We focus on how things are just starting for this team. The arrow is pointing up, and one needs to just look at the numbers to see why it is that this season is no fluke and why the Guardians should be strong for years to come.
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Episode 800 for Locked on Guardians. Cleveland Guardians sweep the Chicago White Sox and knock their magic number down to five. It was another strong start for Shane Bieber, nearly every member of the offense reached base, and the defense and pen continued to perform at an elite level. We talk about standings, schedules, and how soon the Guardians could clinch the division. This team continues to be exceptionally fun to watch, follow, and root for.
We digress a bit to talk about some news around the league. We talk about the fall of Miguel Andujar. Why more than one season of data is important as well as how many bad trade offers were sent my way involving him over the years. We talk about Albert Pujols and why he might make sense for a multitude of teams next year between what he would mean for the gate as well as the fact that against lefties he has been almost Aaron Judge-like this year.
Next up is a preview of the matchup against the Texas Rangers. The Guardians and Rangers had completely different offseasons and hype but here we are in September and it is the Guardians battling for the postseason and the Rangers potentially lining up another top-ten pick. While the Guardians are in first they also right now have the superior minors to go with a top-end bullpen, elite defense, elite base running, and three strong starters that have driven them to the cusp of the playoffs.
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All the Cleveland Guardians do is WIN. They took another one from the Chicago White Sox in a game that saw the Guardians jump out early and then piled on before securing the win over the Chicago White Sox. The lead in the division jumps to six games, with the magic number down to seven games for the Guardians with six games yet left against the Kansas City Royals. The three stars today are Josh Naylor, Steven Kwan, and Triston McKenzie. This leads me to ask the question who is the top player this team needs to consider extending this offseason?
Next up with talk about Steven Kwan’s place in recent Guardians/Indians history. This team has completely, totally, and utterly failed to develop outfielders and Steven Kwan is already top four among all draft or signed and developed outfielders in terms of bWAR in the last 30 years in his FIRST year. Oscar Gonzalez also gets a shout-out for making the top ten already as well. We talk a bit about the roster moves, why it was a bit of a surprise to see them choose to add Will Brennan now, and how he could be a postseason option thanks to an obscure rule.
We talk about the Dayton Moore firing. We discuss the 40 man and how little there is to add after all the additions this year. We also focus on how the future is now, but also how the future's so bright. If this team wants to push forward on the rebuild or continue to build from within there are so many avenues to success. It is nice to enjoy this year, but in some regards, it is even better realizing that this is just the beginning of what could be one heck of a run over the next few years.
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The game is tied in the ninth inning and we join for a live broadcast that covers the Guardians taking and squandering the lead in extras. We focus on why this game was so frustrating. While putting Aaron Civale out there for another inning was questionable, or using the one challenge on the attempted steal stunk, the biggest issue was the blown call at home. This game should have never gone to extra innings and unfortunately, it did and the Guardians had to dig into the pen and also risk a loss due to bad review rules. The Guardians offense walked more than they often do in a week, they collected hits, and they refused to quit. This was the game that most expected them to lose facing CY Young Favorite Dylan Cease. No one seemed to tell the Guardians that as they kept coming back, and coming back until this game was won. The magic number is down to 9, the lead is up to five, and the Guardians hold the tiebreaker against the Chicago White Sox due to winning the season series.
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The Cleveland Guardians played a complete game and beat the Minnesota Twins today by a score of 11-4. Their magic number shrunk to 12, and if they can sweep the Chicago White Sox, no matter how unlikely, it would be down to six. We get into the game, which saw just about every star for the Guardians. We also dig into why it is that Myles Straw is playing better and why I think it should be sustainable.
Next is the focus on the Chicago White Sox series and why I think it favors the Guardians. We get into why the Oakland Athletics really did the Guardians dirty, and how if they had not cut Elvis Andrus the White Sox might already be out of the playoff picture. I think the Guardians should win two out of three, but only need one win to be in a good position for the rest of the season.
We end with some talk about schedules and why it is even if the Guardians get swept why they are still in a good position to win this division. We also talk about a player who is having quite the bounce-back year due to a change in launch angle. This particular player might be an ideal candidate to platoon with Josh Naylor due to their ability to destroy lefties, play a solid first base, and hit for power. They are also likely to fit the Guardians salary structure.
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The Cleveland Guardians had a strong weekend winning three out of four from the Minnesota Twins, reducing their magic number to 15. I saw a lot of takes about enjoying losing in the first round. This struck me as very odd from Twins fans in particular for quite a few reasons. We talk about some history and why I think this Guardians team will be no fun for many teams this postseason.
There are four games to discuss so we start right out talking about Friday’s game. The Guardians were big winners by coming back to beat the only consistent reliever in the Twins pen this year. I explain why I can be excited about Myles Straw’s better play and still be ready to move on from other players. A big part of it is due to how much time is left on contracts and who is waiting in the wings. I then get into the Shane Bieber performance that led to a significant victory for Guardians in game one.
We come back and talk about the promotion of Carlos Vargas, and get into why it was a weird one. Why it makes sense, and also why he is the pitcher of last resort for this team. We talk about the long win on Saturday, which saw a trio of the best arms on this team give up three runs. In contrast, Konnor Pilkington gave up one hit in nearly six innings. We talk about the game tomorrow, and why I am not concerned about the next few days. I expect the Guardians to play well, but they have also set themselves up in case they don’t.
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The Cleveland Guardians drop a rough one against the Chicago White Sox. After the Elvis Andrus chatter a day ago this one stings a little more as Cleveland failed in most aspects of the game. In terms of the positive Myles Straw had three hits and is hitting over .210 now. Will Benson and Amed Rosario have both struggled over the last month but both had multi-hit games and extra base hits. Plus in terms of players who have struggled Eli Morgan had one of his best appearances in a long time. So this was basically a game where everyone who has been struggling performed and the rest not so much.
We talk about who has performed well since the Seattle series. Almost everyone has a wRC+ over 100 over the last week. While a small sample size it is important due to the fact there are a lot of games against the Royals left. We talk about schedules and why they strongly favor the Guardians. The Twins and White Sox will be in a dog-fight while the Guardians face the Royals. On the downside that is way too eerily similar to a great young team in 2004 down the stretch that saw things go wrong. I have much more confidence in this squad though.
We end talking about Anthony Gose having Tommy John surgery, and why it means he might not pitch for the Guardians again and why it assuredly means he will not be rostered this offseason. We try to predict the playoff roster. Most of the pieces are pretty easy to figure out, but it is the fringes of the roster that I am curious to hear people's thoughts on.
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The Cleveland Guardians win again paired with a Chicago White Sox loss means the Guardians currently have a four-game lead in the division which is actually more like 4.5 game lead. I explain why this is the case. We dig into the Guardians roster and help explain why it is that I feel like this team for once is in such a good spot that they might not need to look for multiple upgrades this offseason. It feels like a majority of this lineup has earned a chance to continue their run into next year. I also came up with a fun option to think about when watching and following up on a game. I am curious about what others think.
We focus on the win. The Cleveland Guardians sweep the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. After the first game both Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani were held in check and Cleveland came back late to win this one. The three stars were Jose Ramirez, Andres Gimenez, and Oscar Gonzalez. We also dig into the news that Zach Plesac was let go by his agency. It is a little weird as while he has had a multitude of minor issues, nothing on the larger scale that typically merits an agency cutting a player.
We end by reading the quote from Elvis Andrus and explain why that was such a dumb move and a dumb quote by a player whose team is behind in the standings. We explain why the White Sox are set up to gain ground over the next week. While also getting into the promotion of Hunter Gaddis for the Guardians with Xzavion Curry likely to get promoted this weekend for the doubleheader. We look at the upcoming schedule and how things could be very clear in this division in a week.
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Oscar Gonzalez wins this one for the Cleveland Guardians. I explain I do not hate him, or wish any ill will. The Guardians have so few right-handed bats I very much want him to be extremely successful. We also look at some old friend alerts across the league as several players have been on the move. We talk about the weird situation that has led to the Angel's failures and wonder aloud if the Guardians should cash in prospect capital to try and acquire Shohei Ohtani for a rental for next year with the knowledge that a draft pick would also be returned when he inevitably left. Is it worth the cost to acquire to help push this team over? Not to mention the eyes, excitement, and ticket/gear sales it would lead to.
We dig into the win, a game the Guardians maybe got a little lucky to win. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim had a ton of walks but they were not able to put anything together to get more than one run across. We also find out that Emmanuel Clase has the lowest ERA in the history of the MLB for any player with more than 50 appearances, that is pretty darn good.
We look at some numbers for the Cleveland Guardians. We spend a lot of time on who produces in the minors, and about the good and bad of game-to-game performance. But I realized we really haven’t discussed the year-round numbers just in terms of who has been the top producers on this team. The big takeaways Franmil Reyes was maybe let go too quickly, there are signs of hope for Myles Straw, there are reasons to bet on Oscar Gonzalez, and Nolan Jones was better when he was up than he got credit for.
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The Cleveland Guardians Beat Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and some other dudes to continue to build up their lead in the American League Central which is now up to three games over the Chicago White Sox. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim made it interesting but Cleveland pulled off the win even if both teams ended up managerless in this one. We get into the ejections but keep it all family-friendly! There is also some time to thank all the listeners as Locked on Guardians broke the top 50 baseball podcasts this week and the top
Next up are some odds and ends in terms of news and the Cleveland Guardians in general. We discuss the true schedule and just how busy the Guardians are going to be over the next few weeks. We discuss a super interesting article by Travis Sawchik one that makes me think that resigning Austin Hedges might be the right call for a lot of reasons when it comes to the Guardians. We also talk about the first Cleveland baseball game I experienced and how it ties into this game and this season in general.
We end with some prospect chatter. We listen to the fans and look into the top and bottom players in the Guardians minor leagues when it comes to power. We look at ISO and find some very likely and unlikely names that make up the top players in the minors. The names ones expect like Noel, Valera, and Benson all appear but some other names like Martinez might be someone who we all should be paying more attention to. Also a quick note the podcast ends abruptly due system issue but I was getting ready to wrap up anyways.
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The Cleveland Guardians have swept the Minnesota Twins expanding their lead on the Twins to 4.5 games and their overall lead in the American League Central to 2.5. The Twins are under .500 and dropped to third place for the first time since April. We get into the big win from Friday which the Guardians tried to give up late but managed to hold on and win. We get into the good, the bad, and the hairy.
Next up is the next two games in this series, another pair of wins for the Cleveland Guardians starting with the Oscar Gonzalez-powered Sunday game which saw the Guardians manage seven walks. They have weeks where they don’t get seven walks. Bryan Shaw tried to give it away but the Guardians held on slammed the door and beat the Twins. On Sunday Bieber was bloody brilliant and the Guardians continued to walk and win.
We discuss the upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels who have had one of the worst offenses in baseball in the second half. They are a team that are very beat up, and the Guardians should dominate over the next three games. Yet the pitching matchup makes me nervous about the Guardians chances in this series as the guardians must face two lefties which have been a tall order for this offense this year.
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The Cleveland Guardians have an off day, so we start talking about the rookie of the year race. There have been many articles dropping recently but I comment on two of the bigger ones. It blows my mind people can have Bobby Witt Jr. in the top five let alone the top three. Long term he might be the better player, but right now he is clearly not one of the top three in terms of production this year. We use the rookie of the year discussion to leap into what a Steven Kwan extension could look like, using Michael Harris II and his recent extension as a baseline. We also dig into why as much as I want Shane Bieber to stay, I just don’t see a way for it to happen.
Next up is Wednesday’s game. The Cleveland Guardians lost one they should have won after Emmanuel Clase had the rare off day and blew his first save since May 9th. He gave up just his ninth earned run this year. Cody Morris in his second start in the majors pitched well, and the bullpen mainly was effective with some ups and downs. Also if anyone knows Andres Gimenez can they please explain to him how physics works so he will stop sliding in first base which is less effective and increases his risk of injury.
We end with some prospect chatter and some Minnesota Twins talk. I failed to give credit on Thursday to Rodney Boone as the Guardians had three B-named pitchers excel on Tuesday and four pitchers who had double-digit strikeouts. We then look at how strongly the weekend pitching matchups favor the Cleveland Guardians. The Twins are losers of three of their last four and with the clear advantages with Cleveland's starters, they need to take two out of three this week to increase their lead in the division.
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The Cleveland Guardians continue their winning ways against the Kansas City Royals. Shane Bieber continues to dominate and the Guardians rack up double-digit hits for the second day in a row. We also talk about another high strikeout performance by rising prospect Tanner Bibee. Along with a multi-home run by Bo Naylor. We discuss the game and how the Guardians gained another half-game in the division due to the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees game being postponed. I also talk a bit more about my Freaky Friday/Vice Versa theory to Myles Straw and Amed Rosario’s production.
I dig a bit more into the game giving my three stars. Shane Bieber is obvious but do we go with Andres Gimenez who reached base three times? Myles Straw, who has another multi-hit game? Oscar Gonzalez, who had the only extra-base hit? Austin Hedges, who had a single and the Guardians-only walk?
We focus on minor league numbers to talk about some players who have really had success and who have stood out for their struggles. For pitchers, we look at the top and bottom 10 pitchers in the organization by FIP. Then we dig into the top 10 and bottom ten hitters by wRC+. We can see who has broken out and who are the players who need to figure things out and a few who have already been let go due to their struggles.
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We talk about the offensive struggles of the Guardians. I explain that while many people focus on power it is the lack of walks that stand out for me. The Guardians would not get their first walk until the ninth inning of today's game. I also dig into the Amed Rosario of it all as he continues to regress to mean and hit in double plays. I explain why not trading him was still the right call for the Guardians and why there was a reason to think he might have found another gear before his play in the second half resulted in Amed being well, Amed. We join the game in the 7th inning just in time to see Josh Naylor giveth and taketh away. We also talk about how good the Kansas City Tv Broadcast is and all the things I learned in half a game from them.
Next, we focus on the game as the Guardians performance in this game. The offense has been productive but has not led to a large lead or a high number of runs in spite of a large number of hits. We talk about where the Guardians stack up against the other playoff-bound squads in multiple statistical areas and try to explain why an offense that by most metrics is middle of the pack can all of a sudden be one of the worst in baseball for multiple weeks.
We take some time to shout out Petey Halpin, one of the ascending talents in the Guardians system. We get nervous about the idea of Eli Morgan pitching the ninth and struggle with Amed Rosario being up to hit in one of the most important moments in the game. While the game might not be over I still give my three stars and in what is a surprise for us all based on his play this year Myles Straw makes the cut tonight.
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At first, I was going to take off for the holiday then the Cleveland Guardians tied it up late, so instead I settled in and proceeded to stream the game from the eighth inning through the end of the game. This podcast is taken from that chat. It is a free-flow conversation about the frustrations with the Guardians offense. The struggles we are seeing with our eyes and how the numbers reflect it as well. We get into the pitching woes, the players who have struggled the most, and what they might be able to do to make things better. The Cleveland Guardians are 2-8 in their last ten and had a point where they scored one run over 39 innings. It feels like now is the time to make some changes and adjustments and we just haven’t seen any change since June. We dive into the numbers and discuss why I don’t think it is due to a lineup that lacks power as much as it is due to a lineup that has spots of extremely poor production. The Guardians have given up a four-game lead in less than two weeks and I for one am having massive flashbacks to the 2004 season right now. The Wild Card feels out of reach as they are five games back, so this upcoming series with the Kansas City Royals takes on extra importance as the Guardians try and right a sinking season.
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The best thing about baseball today is the fact that the Minnesota Twins did not play. The Guardians are 2-5 in their last seven games and have not scored a run in 21 innings in a row! I am a bit dispirited and very confused why it is that the Guardians best hitter is hitting sixth. I struggle with why there have been almost no changes to the lineup since Kwan was promoted to the top spot. Since May first Andres Gimenez and Jose Ramirez have had a near identical wRC+. Since mid-May, he has been the leading hitter on the team. The Guardians had six walks and hit a combined four from Jose and Andres a shame they aren’t closer in the lineup.
We dive into a game that was not fun to follow in live action. Shane Bieber had one of his biggest strikeout totals of the day but the Guardians could not get a run across against a rookie with an ERA over 5. The three stars ended up being the two players to reach base more than once along with Shane Bieber.
Tanner Bibee continues to be one of the stories of the year for the Guardians minor leagues. We talk about his continued dominance. His recent six innings of no earned runs dropped his ERA on the year to under two! Is he now in the top tier of prospects? I think he is. We also talk about the statistical standouts throughout the system like Hunter Gaddis, Gavin Williams, Will Brennan, Bryan Rocchio, Micah Pries, and many, many more.
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We dig into a bunch of odds and ends when it comes to the Guardians. We discuss the impending promotion of Cody Morris. The roster moves that could be incoming. Why I think Will Brennan is not the right promotion right now. More than anything I focus on why this team needs to see what the young players can do and which of these young outfielders can help sooner than later between the current grouping of Benson, Valera, Jones, and Palacios who are already on the 40-man roster.
Next up is the loss itself. Triston McKenzie was not his usual dominant self but the offense was the issue. They scattered hits and what has been the story for this team over the last few games is that they can't seem to bring it all together to get runs on the board.
I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention Gunnar Henderson’s debut. I dug out an old tweet from draft day 2019 where I stated my Guardians prediction was Gunnar Henderson, Brooks Lee, and Kyren Paris. Cleveland instead grabbed Daniel Espino and this could be a fun debate for a decade with the quality of all of those players .I also focus on production during the month of August. As it has been during most months of the baseball season Andres Gimenez is the offensive leader of the team. It might be surprising that the second-worst bat has been Josh Naylor. We talk about lineups and wear and tear as it might be affecting the Guardians in the stretch run.
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Cal Quantrill has been on quite a tear. He was excellent again today even without his best stuff. He is putting his name in record books. This past month he stepped up every time the Guardians faced a contender, with his only bad outings coming against non-playoff-bound teams. Is Cal Quantrill the American League pitcher of the month? Is there any doubt at all who the Guardians top three pitchers are WHEN this team makes the postseason?
We talk about the return of stickiness to pitching. There have been no suspensions or follow-ups to the new rule and spin rates are through the roof. Have Guardians pitchers maybe found a way to help themselves? How big a deal is it when there has been an acceptance of players who are really good at sneakily doctoring baseball through the history of the game? We also dive into the game itself which saw nearly every hitter in the lineup get on base. I also defend Owen Miller as the DH today, and explain why he should be used more against right-handed pitchers. We also talk about playoff odds, and how likely both the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians playoff chances are.
We preview/review the Orioles series. It is just one game in so it makes sense to reset things for the rest of the series. A series the Cleveland Guardians should very much SWEEP. While the two lineups are close to even Cleveland having such a massive advantage in the bullpen and rotation they need to win these next two games to ensure a lead while the Twins are surging.
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The Cleveland Guardians have the day off, but that doesn’t mean the rumor mill ends or there are no moves going on. We dig into the Houston Astros promotion of Yanier Diaz and why one can not be made at the Guardians for trading away a player the Astros did not think enough of to roster last season. We talk about the three members of the draft 2022 class who are playing in the minors. Then we talk about promotions in the system including Will Dion, Angel Genoa, and Joe Lampe who are all moving on up and should be players to watch for the Guardians.
We decide to weigh in on the debate of the day to extend Amed Rosario or not. We look at how he stands in terms of offensive and defensive metrics, the depth in the minors, and how he compares to his peers. The question is are you willing to pay north of 10 million a year for a player into their 30s? For a player who is in the 10-15 range at his position in terms of bat and overall value?
We end with mailbag questions from the fans. We talk more about Yainer. We talk about what pitchers might debut next year for the Guardians. Then we settle in to discuss what might happen if they decide to trade Shane Bieber. I start out unsure but in the end, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets could use another starter or three and have the depth to trade pieces that can help now and in the future much like the Cleveland Guardians did when they traded Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets.
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We start the podcast with a focus on the Guardians losing three of four to the Mariners. We dig into stats and talk about Owen Miller. Miller in April and March was one of the best hitters on the team. Since then he has struggled with his bat and depending on the stats his glove. We talk about reverse splits and why it is that Miller is part of the team's continued struggles against left handers. We also can’t help but focus on the success Franmil Reyes has found in Chicago as he is exactly what this team needs right now.
We talk about the overall frustration of the loss on Friday night. It was a game where the Guardians left the winning run on third three innings in a row. They often left the runner there with more than one out. This game was one that felt like they were going to lose, as the offense just could not get it going consistently.
We end by looking at the Sunday loss where the offense was offensive and the Saturday win which saw them pick up one win in this series. The truth is the offense was really unproductive and things do not get easier with the Baltimore Orioles on deck and the Seattle Mariners in the hole as the Cleveland Guardians hold onto a narrow lead in the division. They are up just two games over the Minnesota Twins and the division still stands their best path to the playoffs.
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We joined this game in the seventh. The first inning saw both teams score but the next five innings saw each time collect one hit and walk. We talk about the game and what has transpired while also focusing on why this was another great Triston McKenzie start in spite of what looked like an impending loss. He gave up a hit, walk, and a home run but then settled in and retired 18 batters while only allowing two base runners.
We dig into the numbers of the box score, while also following the Guardians best chance to get even in the 8th. We also discuss the recent MLB rankings of the top minor leagues in baseball which ranked the Guardians as the third best in baseball. I explain my own thoughts on the Guardians minors. I do a rerank of the top 15 and explain how the tiers are the same which is what really matters more so than who is the top player in tier one. If you missed it before, there is a clear tier one with Daniel Espino, Bryan Rocchio, and Gavin Williams. After that comes George Valera, Bo Naylor, and Tanner Bibee. After that initial six is the bigger drop off to the next tier which is about eight players deep.
We continue to follow the game in progress and focus on the fact that even if the Guardians lose, (They do) and the Twins and White Sox win (They didn’t). The Guardians lead right now in the division is so big it would take a weekend's worth of losses for them to even end up sharing first. We talk a little more about prospects including why I have cooled a little on Will Brennan and why Petey Halpin might be the next name to know about the Guardians outfielders.
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The Cleveland Guardians keep winning and the Minnesota Twins keep losing so the guardians keep building up a bigger and bigger lead in the division. They are now up to a four-game lead in the central division. We also spend some time on Cal Quantrill who has now gone six or more innings without giving up a run in three of his last four starts. We also ask the question is for sure the number three starter on this team if they make the postseason. I mean when they make the postseason.
We dig into the Cleveland Guardians stellar game against the San Diego Padres. Jose Ramirez goes yard twice. Oscar Gonzalez also had his fifth home run of the year. Heck, even Myles Straw managed two hits as the Guardians beat the Padres 7-0. We talk about how the Guardians protected 12 prospects last offseason, and Gonzalez was not one of them. I explain why I am not completely sold on Oscar Gonzalez and take us back to the early 2000s and Karim Garcia. I also explain why it would be foolish to bet against him.
We preview the Seattle Mariners, a team with roughly the same record as the Cleveland Guardians. We all make jokes about the number of trades Jerry Dipoto has made, but at the same time, it is thanks to former Guardians pitcher Jerry Dipoto that the Mariners are contenders thanks to strong drafts and savvy deals.
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The Cleveland Guardians are beating the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning as we begin broadcasting. It has been a very close contest so far with the Guardians holding onto a 2-1 lead. Andres Gimenez continues to dazzle both with his bat and glove. He has been the team's MVP this year. Oscar Gonzalez has also gone deep in this one for the Guardians who are winning in spite of two hits thanks to them both being home runs.
We get into the box score and talk about how the numbers tell us the Guardians should be losing, but they are not. The reason is the difference in strikeouts which is why the Guardians are able to extend innings and the Padres are not. We also get into some talk of BABIP luck and how it showed its head in the eighth inning. We also do a late preview of the series, trying to figure out how it is that these two very different teams are on equal ground.
We end with some thoughts back to the Jose Ramirez trade that nearly happened. I talk about some of the rumored names and look at the Juan Soto deal as it had a lot of similar framework pieces to what the rumored Jose Ramirez deal I believe would have looked like involving MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams, Robert Hassell, and Jake Cronenworth. We talk about who might have been in the deal and who was not. We also discuss the game ending and the Guardian's lead growing in the American League Central as the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins both lost.
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The Guardians have an off day, but the Twins lost so the lead is now up to two in the division. The focus for the show is first on some prospects in the minors that have stood out of late due to fantastic pitching performances. We take some time to talk about Gavin Williams who recently had a six-inning no-hit performance and Cody Morris who you will see in the majors this year. Morris is striking out nearly 18 per nine right now. The only question with Morris is health, but there is no doubt he has major-league stuff.
We talk about some other standout pitchers in terms of players of the week in the minors. We discuss the emergence of Mason Hickman as a reliever extraordinaire. The former starter has found a new life as a reliever this season. We also discuss an interesting quote on Will Benson that makes me wonder if he is viewed as a central part of this team or more of a depth piece moving forward.
We discuss what changed for Franmil Reyes since he left Cleveland, and why it is that he has gained success so quickly in a new setting. We also dig into multiple things that stand out as to why it is that Myles Straw has had a historically bad season for the Guardians. There are multiple factors, and the historical data shows that he has been a much different hitter than he had been during his career before this year. We also wonder if a Freaky Friday situation might have occurred when it comes to the top of the Guardian’s lineup.
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The Guardians and the White Sox split the weekend series. If you weren’t paying attention this ended up being just a two-game series as the field conditions were so bad on Sunday that they played no game. One can view it as yet another canceled game in what has been a long series of weather issues this year or maybe a win that the Guardians gained a game on the Twins and didn’t have to face Dylan Cease. We focus on the weird affair from Saturday first.
Next up we talk about the Friday win which saw Triston McKenzie dominate and the offense starred multiple contributors to ensure the guardians were able to keep up their lead in the central. We also talk about the demotion of Nolan Jones and why it is the right call. Before digging into why Richie Palacios is not getting the respect he deserves. He is a better prospect than he gets credit for and continues to mash.
We end by discussing a series of prospects released over the last week. We discuss how the players were added, to begin with, and why it is they are being let go now. The biggest name of the group is former second-rounder Quentin Holmes but it was Brian Eichhorn that I found to be the most surprising player they let go.
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As we often do when there is a crossover episode this is a long one. Sully of Locked on MLB is hosting Ulises Sambrano of Locked on Rays and Jeff Ellis of Locked on Guardians They debate the postseason chances for the Rays and Guardians. Which teams are the ones you should be rooting for as the season ends? They also discuss what realignment could look like. What would be the best format in the future when it comes to divisions? They discuss the idea of expansion and what markets might make sense. They even have some game theory and Tian Ji theories when talking about how to set up a post-season pitching staff. This is a wide ranger that covers so many different areas of baseball so sit back and enjoy three different baseball minds having fun talking about the greatest game in the world.
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Things looked very dark as it appeared the Guardians would drop three in a row to the Detroit Tigers who are currently battling for the top pick and Dylan Crews in next year's draft. Then the offense woke up in a big way with the five runs in the eighth inning which led to a big comeback win after they recorded three outs in the eighth. Luckily the third out was a wild pitch where Luke Maile took first and then after five hits and a walk the Guardians won and got a one-game lead in the division.
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We dive into the details of the game handing out the three stars of the game along with getting deep into the box score. The Guardians pulled out an unbelievable win to remain first when it appeared they had lost this one. The division lead is always important but more so with a huge weekend series against the Chicago White Sox on deck.
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We end up talking about those very same Chicago White Sox. They are a team that is struggling with health which is part of the reason the Guardians should have a lineup and bullpen advantage in this one. They also have a slight pitcher advantage as well due to Triston McKenzie and Shane Bieber being set to pitch in this one. We go position by position explaining why the Guardians should be able to take two out of three from the White Sox.
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I know people expect me to be very mad about umpiring, but let’s be honest from the start. Austin Hedges was blocking the bag by the letter of the law. It is a dumb rule, inconsistently called and enforced but he did error. The call on Straw was the right one as well, leaving him in to hit was the wrong call. Straw is the second worst hitter in baseball this year among all qualified hitters. The bench might be full of lefties but just about anyone would have been better, and I state that as the number one Myles Straw supporter out there. Also, bunting is the worst, and bunting in that situation lowered the Guardian's chances of winning. The umpires made bad calls, but frankly, the Guardians did not play well today at all.
The Tigers are a bottom three team in every offensive category. Yet they have looked like the 90s Indians/Guardians over the last few days. The pitching just has not been getting it done facing a bad team. Also, Steven Kwan is a star.
I read the angry quote by Austin Hedges that occurred after the game. I appreciate his fire and support of his teammates. I break it down. Plus the Guardians have one of the ten best hitters in baseball this year and it's not who most would think. Also, can you name the best former Guardians hitter in the big leagues this year? We talk about the one trade over the past few years that is rare, safe to call loss by the Guardians.
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I am cranky so we start this one off with a rant about bullpen usage. Eli Morgan has a nearly three-run differential between his FIP, fielding independent ERA, vs lefties and righties. He has been largely ineffective against lefties due to his slider just not being an effective pitch. Sending him out to face a series of lefties is nearly as bad as asking Bryan Shaw to give you two innings. Yes, he ran into bad luck, but he also was unable to record a single out when asked to go for two innings. He has been ineffective when asked to go two.
In segment two we switch the focus to the whole games played today which saw the best start of the year for Aaron Civale, Xazvion Curry with a solid debut, and Andres Gimenez continues to show he belongs in any discussion about the best infielders in baseball. We also take some time to continue with some Steven Kwan appreciation.
We end with the worst quote of the week, thanks to a former Guardian. Some stats stand out as they pertain to the Guardians. And a classy move by Franmil that Cleveland did not match on his way out. We also dug in and cleared out the mailbag from last week.
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The Cleveland Guardians take two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays. They were excellent all weekend thanks first and foremost to a pitching staff that saw both the starts and bullpen combine to stifle one of the best offenses in baseball. We focus on Friday and Saturday in segment one. Friday was a fun effort that saw Cal Quantrill have his best start of the year and Jose Ramirez show that I am batting a thousand this year when it comes to reverse jinxes.
Next up is a focus on the win from Sunday which saw Shane Bieber with a velocity increase and another strong performance by one of the ten best pitchers in baseball this year. The pitching staff gave up just four runs all weekend while the offense scored 16. We also talk about the impending promotion of Xzavion Curry. Curry along with the previously promoted Hunter Gaddis are top 20 prospects who have earned the chance to pitch and either as a starter or a reliever have a good chance of helping the Guardians for years to come.
We dig into my favorite topic: the Rule 5 situation for the Guardians. With the promotions of Gaddis and Curry, things are a lot clearer. We talk about three must-adds and then take this chance to discuss two of the biggest helium prospects in the system this year: Micah Pries and Johnathan Rodriquez. We focus on the few names left that could come off the roster and the many fun players who are in contention to be added. The depth in the Guardians system is unreal. While the pitching development has been lauded for years, one has to wonder if all of a sudden the hitting development in the system is maybe even better.
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The Guardians have won five in a row and have the fifth-best record in the American League. They were a team I was told would struggle to finish third in the division and are now 1.5 games on the Twins. We talk about the overtime win against the Tigers. Shaw continues the tradition of me talking about a player's struggles only to see them excel the next day. A lot of offensive performers stepped up for Cleveland who came back to grab the win today after a blown save. This team never quits.
We talk about what has happened to Jose Ramirez. Since the infamous thumb injury Jose has turned into a slightly below-league-average hitter over the last two months. I get into what stands out about his performances in terms of changes. We talk about how all the players have performed in general since that series, but the focus is on Jose and some theories on what has gone wrong.
We end with a preview of the Toronto Blue Jays. They are an outstanding team with two glaring weaknesses that they will need to work on this offseason. Toronto is the stronger team on paper, but Cleveland has a chance to win multiple games this weekend. I also discuss why the Blue Jays and Guardians should consider trading with each other this offseason. Then I sneak in a few questions from the mailbag to end the show.
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We start out discussing a game the Cleveland Guardians could have easily lost to the Detroit Tigers. Even with multiple times, they could have easily lost they ended up pulling out the close win. We discuss a game that was nearly lost but instead they were able to scavenge up a win.
We talk about the game a little more as well as talking about Steven Kwan’s chances at the rookie of the year. While most of the focus has always been on first and first alone, I explain why it might be best to root for him to finish third in the rookie of the year race if you are a Guardians fan.
We talk about Peyton Battenfield who will be joining the Guardians in Toronto. I thought he would have made his debut already, but we get into what has gone wrong since the Guardians acquired him for Jordan Luplow. We also discuss why they decided to add him over one of the relievers in the minors. We also discuss the incoming addition of Cody Morris to the 40-man roster and why he should see his way on Cleveland’s roster sooner rather than later.
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The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers and are now in first place in August just like everyone expected. We talk about the game, which featured another stellar start by Shane Bieber and Amed Rosario continued to murder baseball for the Guardians. We also talk about the new bit of information that only one player won’t be able to head to Toronto for this weekend's games and what that could mean. We also get into what might occur to allow for the addition of Aaron Civale to start in tomorrow’s matchup.
Next, we dig into who could replace James Karinchak for the trip to Toronto by digging into top AAA performers. The two names that stand out for me right now are Nic Enright and Cody Morris and I explain why both of them could join the team. I then try and get into what has gone so wrong for Eli Morgan.
We end with a discussion about a stellar pitching performance in AAA. Xzavion Curry had a no-hitter into the sixth inning and ended up having allowed just six base runners through six innings. He was then one-upped by Cody Morris who struck out seven of the ten batters he faced allowing just one walk. I also spend some time on why I don’t get the point of calling up Nolan Jones, Will Benson, and Tyler Freeman to let them ride the bench.
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The Franmil Reyes situation is finally resolved as the Cubs have claimed him. It is interesting to see an organization that connected with the Guardians claim him. We get into why the Cubs claimed him. We also discuss my 2022 Shadow Draft in which I have to make significant changes to save some money to draft Cam Collier with the top pick in my shadow draft.
We talked about some prospect lists. I talk about the MLB list which now has NINE prospects in the top 100 which is something that I have never seen before. The Guardians are loaded with so many prospects but it is interesting to see the difference in ranks across various professionals. I recommend Mason Mcrae who is a great Twitter follow. I also explain who the top prospects in this organization are.
I continue to talk about the top prospects in the Guardians system going through the top 20 players as I see them in the system. We discuss the tiers, the underrated names, and who stands out. We also preview the Tigers at the end but the CliffsNotes are you have to beat one of the bottom five teams when you are trying to make the playoffs.
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It was a very busy weekend for the Cleveland Guardians who split the four-game series with the Houston Astros despite not having one of their best starters set up to go. I was told all week this team could not compete with the Astros but in the end, they did. We talk about the brilliance of Emmanuel Clase. The utter dominance of Triston McKenzie. We also discussed Hunter Gaddis, the 13th Guardian to make their debut this year, and the pitcher I hoped would get the call on Friday. I explain why I think he is a future 10-year player in the majors.
We quickly talk about the three games of the week before focusing on Sunday and the performances there. Triston McKenzie after his struggles in June has elevated into a legit front-line starter. Was I the only one that was sad that Steven Kwan got pinch hit and saw his streak end on Friday? We also talk about why Jake Jewell was added to the roster and why he is likely to have a very short stay on the 40-man.
We end by first discussing where the standings have the Guardians both in the division and the Wild Card. The Guardians still have a better chance at the division than the Wild Card. Then of course we get into Franmil Reyes. We talk about what has occurred over the last three years which might have made the organization decide to move on from what this team needs: a power hitter from the right side with multiple years of control. This was not a result of just one bad year, this team loves to buy low on players so there is more going on. We try to explain why this shocker occurred, what it means, and why it was likely best for everyone.
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The Cleveland Guardians got utterly dominated by Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. There were some positives with Austin Hedges continuing to be surprisingly effective since the All-Star break. Steven Kwan continued to collect hits with his hitting streak hitting 16 games breaking his tie with Michael Brantley for the longest streak still a bit away from Benito Santiago's rookie record of 34 games.
We discuss some things that annoy me with prospect evaluations regarding wording and expectations. We also get into what the hardest to develop/biggest bust rate is of any position in all of baseball.
We dive into the underrated prospects in this system. Tanner Bibee is a name everyone should know, and the gap between him and Gavin Williams is smaller than between him and Logan Allen. We also talk about Nic Enright who might be the top reliever in the minors. Jack Leftwich has some of the best numbers in the system. Davis Sharpe, another recent draft pick who is finding a lot of success in the Guardians system. As well as Cade Smith the former undrafted pitcher has the highest strikeout per nine in the Guardians system. The last pitcher we focus on is Joey Cantillo who might be the fifth best starting pitching prospect in the Guardians organization and one who likely is only still part of the organization due to there being no Rule 5 draft.
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The Guardians faced a rookie lefty and came out on top against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shane Bieber was against excellent, most of the bullpen was stellar, and offensively there were several top performers. The Guardians remain a game out of first with the win and a tough four-game set against the Astros coming up.
We focus on the promotion of Tyler Freeman, and why I think he is the ideal guy to take over as the top bench bat. Freeman could be a starter but in the bench role he could end up excelling in the super sub role that I have envisioned a few players taking on over the years.
We talk about the big-name prospects all the time on the show instead we focus on the guys who have not generated much talk or any mention on the podcast this year. Get to know the younger brother of one of the most exciting young hitters in baseball, a catcher that no one has any information about, and an outfielder who leads the entire organization in slugging percentage even though most would think the answer is Will Benson or Jhonkensy Noel.
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The Deadline has come and gone, and the Guardians managed to make a trade but one that is unlikely to help them this year or garner much love from the fans. I explain why I thought a trade was necessary and why the window should be viewed now. We do discuss the minor trade that occurred, why they helped the team they are chasing, and my own thoughts on Ian Hamilton going back six years.
We get into the Guardians' loss to the Diamondbacks. It was a weird game with a weird lineup that saw two of the Guardians' young left-handed bats not used in favor of a part of righties while facing one of the best young right-handers in baseball. You know it was a weird game when Luke Maile and Nick Sandlin are two of the three stars.
We talk about the 40-man, since there was no trade there are five to eight players that could be viewed as potential cuts but really only about five players who seem likely to be let go. The Guardians have seven players they strongly need to consider adding. It is going to be a similar story to a year ago. I also explain why it is that trading prospects can be harder in the offseason than at the deadline.
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We are going live to discuss an extra-inning game as it occurs as well as the general craziness of the deadline so far. I talk about some of the trades that have occurred and why I think so of the overall comments out there don’t quite match up with league views. It has been a busy deadline and there are still another 18 hours or so to go.
Next, we discuss the game as it is occurring. The Guardians are struggling to beat a bad Diamondbacks team. They keep falling behind but keep coming back, we discuss the game as it is happening. One has to love the Guardians' fight, and there was a chance for the Guardians to move into first with a win and a Twins loss.
There is a lot of debate about the Guardians' biggest need. We have talked Wilson Contreras and Sean Murphy to death. Neither was the first catcher traded; instead it was Christian Vazquez to the Astros. I bring up a third name to consider at catcher Omar Narvaez and explain why he could be a cheaper target, whose skills match up with the Guardians' needs. We also discuss some relievers that could help the Guardians as the deadline nears.
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I am back and there is so much to talk about. The Guardians continue to stick around in the race, instead of going over all of the games that occurred when I was traveling. Instead, I focus on Sunday’s win which might be the most unlikely victory all year. They faced a top lefty, there were multiple players out, Bryan Shaw was starting and yet they beat a potential Cy Young, Award Winner, and are now just a game back of the Twins, and are now just a game back of the Twins.
We dig into the numbers trying to figure out exactly what has changed for Franmil Reyes. He has been one of the Guardian's top hitters the last few years. The data paints a picture of what has changed in his approach and overall effectiveness. What can the Guardians do? Does one consider some time in the minors or not?
We discuss what might happen with Franmil Reyes and Amed Rosario at the deadline. We discuss why it is both likely and unlikely that either player is traded before settling on an answer. We also explain why it is that I am all in on a Sean Murphy deal. We talk about the draft the Guardians were just 510 dollars from losing a first-rounder next year. But this one is mostly about the deadline.
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We start out with more Draft talk. I watched all three days of press conferences and pass on all of the most interesting bits of information from Scouting Director Scott Barnsby. While most of the information on the early picks was known there were some good nuggets about the players a bit further down the board.
Next, we talk about the last four players in this class that we have yet to focus on Angel Zarate, Zach Jacobs, Geo Rivera Jr., and Shawn Rapp. We get into a pair of UNC players, a small school player who dealt with injuries, and a flame thrower from the JUCO ranks.
The trade deadline approaches and while all the chatter in baseball is about Juan Soto we dig into four outfielders that stand out in terms of the Guardians. We dig into the common names Ian Happ, Anthony Santander, and Ramon Laureano, or at least the common names mentioned on Locked on Guardians before focusing on maybe the most logical candidate Connor Joe. I don’t get into all he has had to overcome in terms of beating Cancer, and being traded several times. We just focus on how effective he has been and why he would be an ideal addition. He has been one of the premier contact hitters in baseball and has one of the best eyes of the strike zone. His positional flexibility, a right-handed bat, and five plus years of control would be a nice addition to the roster. We also discuss how the deal could have been expanded to include an interesting relief arm or two that would benefit from a change of scenery including a former Ohio State Buckeye and Walsh High School player Ryan Feltner.
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It was the lowest-rated All-Star game ever! There were questions about what had gone wrong. I explain why the numbers get smaller and smaller all the time. While also giving some ideas to make it interesting or grab more headlines. The NBA and NHL stand out for having evolved their All-Star games and adding new components to make people tune in. It is time the MLB does the same.
We talk about some of the outside views on the draft class. Some of the players from this class are already being reported to sign. We talk about how the pool money is shaping up early on. Then we talk about some of the day's three picks. Magnus Ellerts who had been pitching in the Cape. Jack Jasiack who hasn’t pitched since March due to injury.
Next up on the draft deep dive is a pair of players with high speed, good contact rates, and rarely strikeout. You might have heard this story before as it was a big focus in this year's draft. Pres Cavenaugh and Tyresse Turner are the latest up-the-middle additions with that skill set. Adam Tulloch is a lefty who missed a ton of bats but struggled with his command. Lastly, we focus on Logun Clark the California catcher who goes against the Guardian's typical type grabbing the already 19-year-old catcher. Clark has power potential, good pop times, and, of course, can frame pitches.
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The 2022 MLB Draft is in the books all three days and 20 rounds. The Guardians have added 21 new players all likely to sign and join their minor league development system which is the lifeblood of this baseball team. We re-rack the draft talking about what the class has looked like and the overall trends. Pitchers with high strikeout rates, low walk rates, and home run rates over one. Batters who have speed and excellent contact data. We talk about Dylan Delucia as well, one of the day two players we had not mentioned who was the most outstanding player of the College World Series.
We go over the 10 picks of the day quickly, a group that was college dominated. There was just one prep player and one JUCO player the rest were from the college ranks including Tyresse Turner who might be my favorite day three pick. I think Logun Clark will be most fans' favorite day three pick as the prep catcher has good pop times and also pop in his bat.
We end by focusing on the three, day two players that we have yet to talk about. The pair of 17-year-old prep pitchers Jacob Zibin and Jordan Humpries stand out in terms of rankings and upside. We talk about why the Guardians made sure to save pool money for these two arms. We also talk about Austin Peterson who was one of the best pitchers all year in the NCAA. He ended up with the third most strikeouts while rarely walking anyone throughout the season.
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Day Two is now in the books, I reminisce about what it was like when I had to cover 50 rounds instead of just 20. I explain how I called my shot and predicted Brock Porter to the Rangers, the highest-rated player on every board. I also get into the handful of players drafted from Ohio. The first Ohio college player actually was from Notre Dame College near Cleveland with Ben Ross going to the Twins. We also had players drafted from Ohio State, Toledo, Youngstown State, and Miami University as well as indirectly players from Kent State and Ohio University.
Next, we focus on the eight players the Guardians drafted and discuss why it is that even though they have grabbed some really interesting players none of them crack the Guardian's top ten prospects for me. There is a chance that it might happen at the end of the year if a few players graduate but not yet. I give a snapshot of the Guardians Day two talking about all of the players.
We focus on the first pick of the day Joe Lampe, who strikes me more likely as a fourth outfielder. Then I switch to focus on the three players who went against type for them. Guy Limpscomb Jr. and Nate Furman were a pair of draft-eligible sophomores who are undersized but showed plus speed, plus contact skills, and strong walk rates. Javier Santos is a 19-year-old high school pitcher from the same program as Daniel Espino. I end with the five best draft names so far, based on discussions on Twitter during the draft. Are they risky to say when it's a person's name?
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The first day of the 2022 MLB Draft is done and after 80 picks and multiple hours. The Guardians have added three more college players to their system. We focus on what ended up being a shocking first-round Jackson Holiday at one. Kumar Rocker at three! Three college pitchers in the top ten after many thinking there would not be even one.
We focus on the top pick Chase DeLauter. A year ago at this time, people were watching him dominate the Cape. He looked like a potential top-five overall pick due to his performance with wood bats and his physical tools. There are reasons why people look at him and talk about Bradley Zimmer, but I explain why those aren’t true. In a nutshell, the cape performance along with physical tools and a better approach should make him a better player with a legit chance he ends up being a five-tool talent.
Next up is Justin Campbell, who I successfully mocked to the Guardians. He is a big pitcher but doesn't pitch like one. His combination of command, control, flyball rate, and fastball spin made him a potential candidate at 16, when he was still there at 37 it made him a no doubt pick for the Guardians. Parker Messick made Chase DeLauter look so bad in February that it still affected people's views on him all these months later. He is an undersized lefty with stellar command and control. If the Guardians can help him add some velocity he should profile as another potential starting pitcher for the Guardians. Plus the system lacks left-handed pitchers in general which Messick helps alleviate.
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It is MLB Draft Day 2022, and we have you covered. Here is an in-depth mock on picks 23-61. I get into what I have heard, what Vegas is saying, and what makes the most sense based on rumors and draft history for each team. We get more into the tendencies of teams with these picks. We have you covered for the second half of the first, the compensation selections, the competitive balance picks, and half of the second round. Find out what players I have a hard time slotting and for Cleveland, fans find out who I have them taking at pick 37 and 54 as well as where Ohio high school pitcher Jacob Miller ends up. Could he be the first prep player taken from Ohio in the first round since Matthew Smoral back in 2012? For a complete list of picks check out my blog below or go to mlbdraftnow.blogspot.com https://mlbdraftnow.blogspot.com/2022/07/day-one-mock-2022-mlb-draft-picks-1-80.html
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It is MLB Draft Day 2022, and we have you covered. Here is an in-depth mock on picks 1-22. I get into what I have heard, what Vegas is saying, and what makes the most sense based on rumors and draft history for each team with those top 22 picks. I am focused on what Vegas is showing us right now as we all learned from the NBA draft that Vegas tends to know before anyone when it comes to anything. The fact they moved the line on Brooks Lee, makes me think he is the favorite to be the top selection for a complete list of picks check out my blog. Below or go to mlbdraftnow.blogspot.com https://mlbdraftnow.blogspot.com/2022/07/day-one-mock-2022-mlb-draft-picks-1-80.html Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Sports Card Investor Download the Sports Card Investor App today and easily browse over 630K cards from every sport, with hundreds more added each week . Available for free in the Google Play and Apple App stores or go to sportscardinvestor.com/lockedon. Blue Nile Make your moment sparkle with jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKED ON SPORTS listeners get $50 off purchases of $500 or more using code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a special pre 2022 MLB draft episode with Locked on Prospects host Lindsay Crosby. We talk about our favorite under the radar prospects. What is going to happen at the top of the class, or at least what appears according to Vegas might happen. The top of this draft has been a mystery for so long, but it appears to be changing. We talk about the lack of pitchers in the class, and when the first pitcher might go off the board. We get into our favorite players in the class, and how we think the first round might play out. Listen in to get ready for the draft and find a little bit more about some of the top players in this class and who your favorite team might add. Make sure to tune in for our live draft show on Sunday at 9 PM EST.
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The Cleveland Guardians are back to .500 after a fantastic win today. The offense was productive but the big story and our first focus is on the fantastic performance of Triston McKenzie. We focus on his exceptional performance. We also get into some roster moves that were made due to Aaron Civale’s injury along with the return of Kirk McCarty. We also get into the issues with the Guardians starting pitching depth in general.
We dig deeper into the win for the Guardians. The Detroit Tigers are very bad with three hitters hitting below .200 and just two batters with OPS over .700. Their top hitter this year is former Guardians Eric Haase. We talk about how nice he would look in the backup catcher role and why it stinks he got away. We also give away our three stars for this game Triston McKenzie, Andres Gimenez, and Amed Rosario.
We look at top-performing pitching prospects this year. Logan Allen might have had some issues in AAA but he has 21 more strikeouts than the next nearest pitcher in the minors. We dig into who have been the top performers and notice that the top names on the strikeout lists are all prospects that are pitchers of note. We also look into the recent minor league transactions and why there has been so much movement involving Lake County. Then we talk a bit more about Bryan Shaw and why he should be nearing the end of his time in Cleveland.
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The Cleveland Guardians lost another game and maybe lost a starter as well. We focus on what options they could have in terms of starters despite all the great prospects the starter depth near the majors is limited. We also talk about the Guardians losing today’s game as I am recording as the ninth inning starts. While it is likely Konnor Pilkington would fill in for Civale but we discuss other options Joey Cantillo, Logan Allen, Xzavion Curry, and Peyton Battenfield. We also dig into the starting pitching in general for the Guardians this year.
We then get into the details of the loss today against the Chicago White Sox. It was a tighter game than it had any right to be after the injury to Aaron Civale. We talk about the good, every pitcher not named Hentges. The Guardians managed five hits and two of them were by Amed Rosario. It was not a great offensive day, and the Guardians dropped the series to the Chicago White Sox who are now just a half-game back. The Guardians are a game below .500 and will face the Tigers who swept the Guardians the last time they met.
We get into what has gone wrong for Sam Hentges and the overall answer is that there have been a lot of factors that have led to him giving up a run in eight of his last nine appearances. He is getting hit more often, walking more hitters, and giving up more line drives and fly balls. He was lucky early on, and unlucky a bit now but the question becomes is the middle ground going to be achievable or will there always be these ups and downs. Then we get into some of the top performers in the minors. At some point, we might all need to reevaluate Will Benson who has been left off the 40-man two years in a row but has changed his approach and has been one of the most productive players in the minors but not the most that title belongs to Bo Naylor who has had a massive rebound after a rough 2021. We also talk about recent draft pick Jake Fox, standing out for his production at the midway mark.
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The Guardians won the first game of the double header, we talk about the first complete game of the year for a Guardians’ pitcher this year. As a matter of fact, it was also a Maddux, which is a rare occurrence when a pitcher has a complete game and throws under 100 pitches. We also get into the possible All-Star snub for Shane Bieber. He has performed much better than I had thought over the course of the year. We also talk about the decision to not pinch-hit for Luke Maile with the bases loaded in the sixth inning.
We talk about the second game in the double header as it is occurring. We focus on the positive, which was a solid starter by Pilkington. We then focus on the potential positive performances of Nick Sandlin and James Karinchak. These two were supposed to be the late-inning arms for the Guardians. For Sandlin, this makes three strong appearances in a row and for Karinchak it is his best performance in a calendar year. If these two can start going it might make the Guardians pen one of the top few in all of baseball.
We continue to discuss the floated Franmil Reyes trade rumor. It is hard to believe but the rumor comes from a trusted reporter and the logic reported is exactly what one would say if one was looking to move him. We discuss how the DH position across baseball has underproduced what one would expect for a role that is just to hit. This leads one to wonder if maybe his old team which has pitching depth could come calling. We also watch as the Guardians load the bases yet again and make the curious choice to let one of the worst hitters statically this year hit with the game on the line.
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The Guardians made a move I have been asking for over a week now with the promotion of Alex Call and the release of Oscar Mercado. I don’t know if Call is even as good as Mercado, but at the same time, Alex Call has worked his tail off and improved every year to take him from a borderline prospect to a player in the big leagues. He has earned this chance to play and it was nice to see the Guardians reward a player for steady improvement. We also discuss Franmil Reyes quandary. It was reported he might be on the target block. We explain why it both makes sense and makes no sense. In the end, I agree with the view though, and explain what in particular makes me think this was inside information given out.
We discuss a minor trade that was made today between the Braves and the Royals. It involved a player who had been often rumored in Guardians deals over the last few years. It is also the rare trade that involved a draft pick changing hands. I talk about the player and why this type of trade could be an option for the Guardians going forward. If they are unable to consolidate for help now why it might make sense to consolidate prospect value for later.
We talk about the win which saw THREE Guardians hit by pitches, which is interesting as that is an issue that White Sox fans often have with the Guardians. I expect we might see some players exit tomorrow's game early. We get into the win which brings the guardians back to .500 and point out our three stars of the game Nolan Jones (fourth day in a row), Franmil Reyes (stolen base leader), and Trevor Stephen (nails when needed).
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- While it was another rough weekend for the Guardians in general. It was a fantastic debut for Nolan Jones who reached base multiple times in every game. He hit the longest home run of the year, showing some of the easiest power we have seen from a Guardians’ player this year. We take some time to talk about the 2016 Cleveland Guardians draft and that draft in general. This draft has a chance to go down as one of the greatest in history with a chance to pass the 1989 draft for the greatest in franchise history. Nolan Jones, Shane Bieber, Aaron Civale, and Zach Plesac are the big names but even players like tanner Tully and Conner Capel have made it to the big leagues.
- We talk about the Friday and Saturday games. While Saturday’s game was one of the best ones of the year for the Guardians. It was the Friday game that saw the Guardians bullpen implode that we focus on. We discuss what has been occurring with Eli Morgan and Sam Hentges over the last month that has seen both of them struggle in the setup role for Emmanuel Clase. We also talk about why I wish they would go to Clase based on leverage situations and not just closing situations.
- We talk about the Sunday loss, we are watching as it occurs so there are comments about the Guardians finally getting a run across. This is a game where there was some bad luck, but at the end of the day, the offense was not good enough to get things done. We also congratulate Bryan Shaw for hitting his first appearance bonus and making an additional 150K this year. We should all be so lucky.
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While the Guardians did not play today that does not mean we have no news. Tobias Myers was traded away, It also looks like Nolan Jones might finally be on his way up to Cleveland. Before the 2021 season, he was widely viewed as the top prospect in Cleveland and one of the top 100 prospects in baseball. He had a bad few months and dealt with injuries and everyone seemed to give up. A year later he has decimated AAA pitching and is on his way to Cleveland it appears. He will give them a potential plus power player that the organization is lacking in general across the majors and minors.
We talked a little about the draft. I have been on three podcasts in the past week to talk about the draft and the Guardians. This class has a clear top eight to me, and what stands out is the bloodlines and the complete lack of college pitching. I don’t have a college pitcher in my top 15 players which has never happened in my decade-plus of covering the draft.
We end with some thoughts about what the Guardians might do at 16, in terms of who they have drafted in recent years. In addition, every year top talent slides on draft day. Last year there were three players that had top ten grades that ended up sliding into the late teens. I explain why I think the Guardians are expecting someone to slide and also who the three most likely candidates to slide are. We also talk about some candidates if the Guardians were to decide to go under slot so they could sign high-priced talent later in the draft.
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It has been a rough few weeks for the Guardians. We talk about the roster moves that occurred, most that the Baltimore Orioles have claimed Kirk McCarty. We talk about who has played well over the last month and who has struggled. The top four hitters since the infamous Colorado series have been Franmil Reyes, Andres Gimenez, Josh Naylor, and Amed Rosario. We talk about how both Franmil and Amed had significant struggles but are now stepping forward. We also ask the question one has to ask is Jose Ramirez trying to play hurt actually hurting this team. Might it be better if he had rested over the past few weeks and got back to full health?
We talk about the game itself. Shane Bieber has not given up more than three runs since May 7th. The Tigers have had a historically bad offense but apparently, Cleveland pitching has helped fix that. Even with offensive struggles, the three stars for this game were all hitters Franmil Reyes, Owen Miller, and Steven Kwan. We also get into why even with the obvious reasons for his decline James Karinchak needs to be given a chance to see if he can even remotely get back to where he was back during his rookie year.
MLB has released its mid-season top 100 prospect list. We discuss who has moved up and down. The Guardians have six players who made the cut: Daniel Espino, George Valera, Gabriel Arias, Bryan Rocchio, Gavin Williams, and Tyler Freeman. I discuss why those six-plus Nolan Jones, Will Brennan, Logan Allen, and Bo Naylor are rather clearly the top 10 prospects in the Guardians system right now. We also talk about Micah Pries who on top of his fascinating story is currently the hottest hitter in the Guardians minors. He bares watching as he is another player who will be Rule 5 eligible at the end of this year and might be a 1B/OF who could help the Guardians sooner than later. We also discuss draft strategies as we are getting very close to the draft and we discuss why even though they are picking at 16 the Guardians will more than likely not be adding anyone who can crack their deep prospect list.
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Things have been bleak of late. I talk about some of the negativity on the show, which parts have been far, and which parts I might owe an apology for. We join this game in the seventh as Cleveland is getting shellacked by a Detroit Tigers offense that has been historically bad this year. I talk about the podcast and answer some user questions and respond to comments.
Next, we talk about the game tonight. It was a brutal affair that saw no one reach base more than once and every pitcher struggle outside of the great Sandy Leon. Listen, it was not a fun game, but it had its fun moments.
I talk about the state of the roster and what I would do if I was in charge. There are a lot of strong pieces in place, but there are some easy ways to make things better. We also again talk about how starting pitching is still the biggest weakness for this team outside of catcher. We continue to focus on Pablo Lopez and his 2.5 years of control as the pitcher who would be of greatest use for the Guardians due to his style, success, and years of control.
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Jose Ramirez is clearly hurt there, we said it. Since his thumb injury against the Colorado Rockies. His wRC+ has dropped 120 points and he has been a below-league-average bat. We talk about the effect it has had on the lineup and why it might be better for him to rest. We also get into the shock of seeing Ernie Clement as a pinch hitter. Clement is a great guy, I have heard. He has the speed and defense to be a solid major leaguer. Since the Colorado series he has a wRC+ of -42, and throughout the season has one of the lowest wRC+ in baseball.
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We talk about the first game. The Guardians managed just two hits against a player the Tigers chose not to roster this offseason. Hill might not be a Tiger if there had been a Rule 5, so it is not just the Guardians benefiting. We talk about the Naylor injury and the offensive struggles in general outside of Naylor. We also give kudos to Zach Plesac for another solid outing.
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We talk about the second loss of the day which puts the Chicago White Sox just 1.5 games behind the Guardians. It was another game of offensive struggles but the pitching was also an issue in this game. We talk about the players who are performing in the minors and why Alex Call, Will Brennan, and Nolan Jones should all be gaining consideration for this Guardians roster while injuries appear to be piling up and other players struggle to produce.
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The Guardians made a lot of roster moves over the past few days. We got into all of them from the call-up of Gabriel Arias to the impending return of Oscar Mercado. I focus on the basic fact that it should not matter if a player is right-handed or left-handed if they can’t hit. We focus on all the moves and explain why they were made.
Next, we talk about the Saturday doubleheader. It was a pair of extremely disappointing games. The Guardians could have had a chance in the second game but seemingly gave up late. We talk about the performances, what went wrong and what few things were positive.
We get to talk about the big win on Sunday which saw the continuation of a strong weekend for Franmil Reyes and the best start of the year for Triston McKenzie. We also get into some minor league talk. While Nolan Jones and Will Brennan are the players most know are performing well. But we spent some time on one of the hottest hitters in the Guardians minors Micah Pries. They missed all of 19 and 20 but is currently second in the Guardians minors in home runs in just his second minor league season after coming out of a tiny baseball program that currently has produced a total of .03 bWAR and just 50 games total in the big leagues and Pries has a chance to the greatest player in that program's history.
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For the second day in a row, the Guardians have a walk-off win, and in this case, revenge was so sweet. Andres Gimenez was hit three times in this series and he got the last laugh with a walk-off win to give the Guardians a 5-3 advantage in this eight-game series which is huge as it will be a while before these teams play again. We are streaming and taking questions and comments while we talk about the game.
We get into the details of the game which saw this team being no-hit for a large portion of the game but saw them walk 10 times and they ended up making the Twins pay for the wildness. We also talk about Nolan Jones grand slam on Thursday against a lefty no less. We talk about why it might be time to see him arrive and maybe for Owen Miller to get more consistent reps in AAA due to his struggles over the last few months. It should be pointed out that while many have issues with his defense his outs above average and sprint speed are both high percentiles according to baseball savant.
After talking about top minor league hitters yesterday we focus on top minor league pitchers for the Guardians. We get into why Nic Enright and Andrew Misiaszek have been statically darlings to follow. We also talk about the step forward for Jake Leftwich and why one should not be surprised if the Guardians draft a Florida arm or two this year, they have already been connected heavily with one. We also talk about the step forward for Joey Cantillo this year. In addition, there have been so many top performers, big jumps in stuff, and sheer dominance that people can somehow overlook a pitcher with the 5th best FIP in the Guardians system: a strikeout per nine over 13 and a walk per nine under one and a half. Get to know Davis Sharpe who might like two recent breakout players in the system Will Brennan and Logan Allen was a former two-way player who is not focusing on one thing and finding big success. We talk about some draft, take more questions, and also discuss the draft a bit more before we close up the stream.
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We join a tie game in the eighth and talk about how the game has gone for the Guardians so far. We talk about the Freddie Freeman situation which has been the talk of baseball with new information all the time. One can’t help but draw a comparison between Jose Ramirez and Freddie Freeman and how both were a pair of players who wanted to stay. Jose made sure it got done and Freddie was not given all the information by his agent. In the end, one player is very happy and the other is likely also happy but not as happy as they could have been.
We talk about the decline of Oscar Gonzalez of late and how his numbers show him to be in a very small group of players in terms of walks, strikeouts, and groundball rate. His most likely comparison is Randal Grichuk, but like everyone else Gonzalez matches up with it has been an up and down career. We also talk about Amed Rosario and how this season has been much like last season for him and one can expect many more ups and downs on the way to a league-average season for the Guardians shortstop. I am still bullish on a trade because he will likely make eight million or more in his final year of arbitration. The Guardians own all the shortstop prospects in baseball, so getting league average at that cost doesn’t match up.
We talk about the top ten players as I see it right now in the minors. Will Brennan has made a name for himself this year and looks like another Steven Kwan type of outfielder for the Guardians. Brennan is a fascinating prospect as he was announced as a two-way player and might have gotten a chance to pitch if not for the lost 2020 season. Instead, he focused on hitting has not looked back, and has been one of the best hitters in the Guardians minors this year. We talk about George Valera and make a case for his promotion. We also give Micah Pries a shoutout as the Eastern League player of the week and talk about the promotions of Xzavion Curry and Logan Allen. Oh and we experience an unbelievable walk off win for the Cleveland Guardians. The third such time this has happened so far on the podcast this year.
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The Guardians split the double header against the Twins. We focus on game one that saw another stellar outing by Zach Plesac. I came up with an unusual theory for what has gotten into Plesac which also explains why McKenzie started to struggle about that same time. The Guardians managed to rally late to pull out the win, and one can’t help but wonder how many more wins the Twins would have now if they had not traded their closer before the year began.
We get into the second game which was a mess for the Guardians. Pitching wise things got out of hand, and offensively well there just wasn’t any. The Twins had more hits in game two than the Guardians managed in both games combined. At least Oscar Gonzalez had a nice rebound.
We talk about the surprising pitching factory that the Pirates have become. I explain why while everyone talks up David Bednar, and for good reason, Wil Crowe might be the player to consider. Wil Crowe was twice drafted by the Cleveland Guardians has more team control and would likely be cheaper to acquire. We also talk about former Akron Zip JT Brubaker and the rest of the starters in Pittsburgh who have been better than you think.
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- The Guardians have lost five in a row and tonight's game might have been the worst one of the lot. We get into a game that went so badly there was an infielder pitching and the Guardian's only scored run was due to a wild pitch. Yes, Ernie Clement does get one of the three stars in this one just for pitching. We also get into the recent struggles of Triston McKenzie. We have to ask if he can consistently elevate himself to be a more consistent front-of-the-line starter.
- We get into some old friend alerts with Oscar Mercado being claimed and Carlos Santana being traded. We talk about why certain players are unlikely to be trade targets for the Guardians even though it is becoming clearer and clearer that this team needs to add some help.
- We talk about how things have gone for the hitters since the first of May. It is clear that a lot of players are massively struggling and the question is is it due to bad luck or something else. We talk about who has hope for rebounds and who are the players who are unlikely to turn it around. We also try to figure out how to upgrade on those players.
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We start this one as the Cleveland Guardians against the Boston Red Sox begins and right from the start I have concerns that there is little way for the Guardians to win this game with a lineup full of hitters struggling since May first. We talk about Friday’s game which combined with a rally in the ninth might have been the Guardian's best chance to win.
We continue to talk about the game as it is happening. Aaron Civale has been walking a tight rope and it is going to go badly sooner rather than later. We instead try to focus on the second game of this series which saw Shane Bieber pitch brilliantly until one pitch and the Guardians ended up losing yet another game they had a chance to win.
Finally, we focus on the roster moves that have been made across the minors the last couple of days. We saw some bigger name prospects like Jhonkesky Noel moved up to AA. We talk about the players who were released by the Guardians, the players being promoted, and some of the injury news and notes from the minors. Plus I continue to talk about the game as it is happening, noting this offense might be a lot weaker than it appeared earlier.
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The focus of our first segment is on the disastrous seventh inning which saw the Guardians load the bases with no outs and not manage to get a single run across. The Guardians let three of the bottom 100 hitters in the MLB by wRC+ hit and they failed to get the ball out of the infield. We get into why the focus on platoon splits and the fear of a mediocre lefty reliever of the Twins were not good reasons to not pinch-hit. We also get into the roster construction issues that made it hard to pinch hit for Ernie Clement even though by wRC+ he is the least productive hitter the Guardians have.
Next, we get deeper into the game itself. The pitching was spectacular, and this was the best start we have seen from Zach Plesac this year and his fourth strong start in a row. The only way that a hitter reached base in this game more than once was due to being hit by a pitch, the offense had chances but could not get a run across so a very winnable game and potential sweep did not occur.
We discuss potential trades that I have been asked about involving Wilson Contreras and Pablo Lopez. We discuss why the Guardians should be looking to make a 3 or 4 for one trade just due to the depth in the system. It is better to slightly overpay now than lose for nothing later.
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It has happened again. I sit down to record how the Guardians are going to lose and somehow they come from behind and win yet another big game to take a one-game lead in the American League Central. We really dig into why I hated the choice to send in Anthony Castro and why from the moment it happened I had a bad feeling. But a funny thing starts to happen in this inning and all of a sudden the game doesn’t look quite so out of reach.
We continue to focus on the game and how the Guardians might end up tying this one up. I talk about why I agreed with Ernie Clement pinch-running, and also why I hated having Andres Gimenez bunt. We talk about some of the top performers this season, a few I had singled out last offseason as under-the-radar trade targets. The Guardians make me look like a happy, moron pulling out the win.
We continue to talk about how to improve the Guardians. The consistent view is that they need to add a hitter, and while catcher is the most glaring hole on the team. I express why it is that a starting pitcher might be the biggest need for this team even though they are also the most loaded with pitching in the upper minors I have ever seen any team have.
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We join the game as it is happening between the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins as they battle for first. In the ninth inning after Fanmil Reyes had tied it up late. We talk about the changes to the roster and the lineup. The Guardians made the correct moves in releasing Oscar Mercado while calling up Franmil Reyes. They also sent down their least effective reliever Nick Sandlin to add back in Aaron Civale. We also talk about what might be my favorite lineup card this entire year.
Next up with talk about the game as it is happening. We talk about some minor league performers and players who are leaving the system. We also continue to take questions during the stream and give our thoughts as this game goes into extra innings.
We end the very long episode after the game itself ends. We talk about why the future is so incredibly bright for this team. I continue to take questions and talk about some of the top performers in the minors, names to watch, and why this is just the beginning of greatness for the Cleveland guardians organization. We also take some time to celebrate as the Cleveland Guardians move into a tie for first place just like everyone expected back in March and in big part thanks to should be All-Star Andres Gimenez.
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I joined Sully of Locked on MLB podcast and Brandon Warne of the Locked on Twins post game show to preview the huge upcoming series for the Cleveland Guardians who travel to Minnesota to face the first-place Twins. You get to hear why it is, I think the Guardians need to go 5-3 at a minimum as these two teams will play 8 times during the Guardians' next 11 games. I get into the pitching injuries that are holding back the Twins. We are all waiting to hear who is going to be promoted or sent down for the Guardians to make room for Aaron Civale and Franmil Reyes. The biggest question though when it comes to the Cleveland Guardians right now is how healthy is Jose Ramirez and will he potentially miss any time for this ballclub that is entering one of the toughest stretches of the entire schedule. (Side note news broke of Nick Sandlin being sent down with Aaron Civale coming up to start Tuesday after this was recorded)
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We discovered a song of the day for the Cleveland Guardians before getting into the unlikely win for the Cleveland Guardians. If you had told me Jose Ramirez would have been out for the majority of the series and that the Guardians would take two out of three I would have not believed it. I would have struggled to believe they could take two out of three even at full health.
We get into the second two games in this series. The loss and the win for the Guardians, what went wrong, and who stood out. It was clear that the Guardians are building something special with this young team which has been so fun to watch but also has worked their way up to the number two spot in the wildcard race and just one game behind the Minnesota Twins who they face on Tuesday and have eight games against in the next two weeks.
We end with a talk about what might happen with the Guardians on an off day. Franmil Reyes is ready to return for Tuesday and Jose Ramirez could end up on the disabled list so we talk about who might be up or how the lineup could be alerted. I also get into why I think the current platoons for the Guardians are not great while there is a potential platoon that could end up leading to All-Star level production.
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It is another crossover edition of Locked on Guardians we talk with Ohio University graduate and Locked on Rockies host Paul Holden. We talk about the overall sloppy play of the trio of games. While the Guardians might not have been at their best they did enough to sweep the Colorado Rockies. We talk about what stood out for both of us during this series.
We get into the near future and overall arcs for the future of the Rockies and the Guardians. I tell a scouting story that helps explain things that are going wrong for the Rockies. We talk about why the Guardians have continued to be so successful and will continue to be so.
We continue to look deeply at the Guardians' success and why it should continue. I explain why not only should they stay in the Wild Card hunt, but also why they should only get better as this year goes on.
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Ernie Clement is a fine player and a solid utility guy. But we focus on why it continues to be crazy to bench your second-best hitter just because a mediocre to poor lefty is on the mound. Austin Gomber would not make the Guardians rotation but he made the Guardians glue their second-best hitter to the bench. We also talk about how as I watch the broadcasts from other cities there is a stark difference in the amount of advanced data, thoughts, and numbers that seem to be discussed in most other markets.
We get into the game today, which for the second day in a row saw the Guardians win on a double play. It also saw them try and give away this game repeatedly due to sloppy play. They were lucky to be facing the Rockies though and managed to pull out the win. It might be time to lay off Amed Rosario who had his first home run of the year and continues to kill the Rockies. Instead, I focus on why it is time to talk about moving down Straw oh and also playing Andres Gimenez every day.
Finally, we preview the Dodgers series, tomorrow’s show is a crossover with Paul Holden of Locked on Rockies so I did the preview today. The Guardians and Dodgers match up decently well on the infield but after that, the advantage is sharply in the Dodgers' favor and the Guardians appear likely to drop multiple games this weekend. It is a rough stretch coming up, but if they want to show they are contenders they have to beat the teams ahead of them in the standing.
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I won’t be recording while watching these next few games, as I want to sit back and enjoy hearing Jack Corrigan talk about the Guardians. I explain why he was the announcer of my youth and still one of my favorite announcers ever. I talk about why it is a bit sad that kids without cable don’t have the chances to watch this baseball team as I had as a kid. In general how baseball has made it harder and harder to watch their sport, and one has to wonder if part of the reason football is so successful is it is also so accessible.
We get into a game the Cleveland Guardians tried their best to give away. We talk about my issues with the lineup. Just in terms of OPS, this team is batting their second and third worst hitters in the top two spots in front of the best hitter in baseball. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS THAT ARE HOLY CAN WE STOP SLIDING INTO FIRST BASE. How is this still a thing? We talk about the big moments both the successes and failures that lead to this game being closer than it should have been.
We end with a discussion of the three stars of this game, before discussing tomorrow's matchup and why it is the only one that I am nervous about in this series. Then we do a quick check on the wildcard, before discussing the impact of former Guardians coach Matt Blake on the Yankees' runaway American League success.
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The Cleveland Guardians didn’t play but that just gives us plenty of time to talk about prospects. We get into some of the top performances statistically in the Guardians system. We talk about how Will Brennan has a chance to be the greatest Kansas State Wildcat in MLB history, and the third Wildcat to play for the Guardians. We also talk about another award winner from this week, Jack Leftwich. This leads to how the Guardians Front Office is kind of savage when it comes to realizing when development is not good and targeting programs. We talk a little about Tennessee and Notre Dame. As well as some looking back at the Clevinger deal and what people used to think of it.
We get into the weeds with Andrew Misiaszek and Nic Enright in AAA along with Aaron Pinto, Tim Herrin, and Nick Miklajchak. The first two just got promoted and we talk about why they went up while Pontcelli and Lingos went down. We get into the top-performing pitchers in general and why Andrew Misiaszek and Tim Herrin might be players who end up in Cleveland before the year is done. We also talk about the top offensive performers in the system. Did you know the top wRC+ in the system belongs to Bo Naylor? I also explain why I am still all in on a deal with the Cubs for the Guardians.
We end with our preview of the series against the Colorado Rockies, the rare series where the Guardians appear to have an advantage at catcher and in both corner outfield spots. The Rockies are not a strong team and with the way the pitching is set up the Guardians should win all three games but anything less than two wins is a massive disappointment.
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The Cleveland Guardians are currently third in the wild card, they have the youngest roster in baseball for the second year in a row. Yet none of their top prospects have hit the big leagues yet and they just added another prospect to MLB Pipeline's top 100 prospects giving them the most of any team in the top 100. This is a fun team right now and only going to get better. We talk about Gavin Williams's AA debut before diving into the come-from-behind walk-off win Friday against the Athletics.
Next, we talk about the disappointing game Saturday which was lost due to a Josh Naylor error in the seventh. We discuss how it might have played out if he had gotten the sure out before beginning to discuss the Sunday win. I also beg for the Guardians to stop benching better hitters due to perceived platoon advantages. The platoon advantage only works if you have good hitters otherwise you just end up with bad performances, either way, might as well let the young kids play.
We end up talking more about the Sunday win. We get into why even with Amed Rosario playing better why he should not be hitting 2nd or playing shortstop. He has a place on the Guardians but it is miscast. We talk about Trevor Stephen’s struggles before focusing on Oscar Gonzalez. We focus on how amazing he has been and try and find a pathway for him to succeed along with trying to just find any hitters that are similar to him in terms of walk percentages. I think there is a major league player there, but one has to release there are a lot of risks inherent in his profile when so few players like him find success yet also understand most players like him never even make it to the upper majors and find success let alone in the majors. Plus tune in to find out who has the highest career BABIP of ALL TIME.
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- We are back to focusing on the Cleveland Guardians but we start talking about prospects first talking about Daniel Espino who we hope returns quickly. Nolan Jones and Joey Cantillo also had big nights on Wednesday so we talk about them both. The Athletics then bring in Zach Jackson so we talk about when the Guardians acquired their own Zach Jackson and what we should have learned starting with the CC Sabathia trade where they go Zach Jackson and every trade since it has affected. The continued excellence of Oscar Gonzalez also leads to talk about Roger Maris, who came up with Cleveland and then was traded in what turned out to be a not-terrible trade for Cleveland.
- We talk about the game as it is occurring, but also focus on the Texas Rangers series discussing the Guardians taking two of three from one of the teams that won the offseason. We talk about who performed well and who has not, and why this might have been the most important Shane Bieber start of the year.
- We end up watching the Cleveland Guardians take the lead against the Athletics. For the third time, they come back and ended up winning 8-4. Even though they won I still hate bunting. In addition, as I was recording I missed Oscar Gonzalez pulling up lame so ignore my pinch-running statements. The Guardians are now just one game out of the wildcard.
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Lindsay Crosby of Locked on Prospects and Jeff Ellis of Locked on Guardians sit back for a 2022 MLB Crossover Mock Draft. They comment on all the picks and take turns explaining the logic and why it is that each player makes logical sense. We talk about rumors, history, and team tendency data. This one is taking a few days as we discuss the 39 picks in round one, the compensation, and the competitive balance draft. The Cleveland Guardians will pick twice in the top 37. On the third day we finish the first round then talk about the compensation picks along with the competitive balance selections, where the Guardians pick 37.
Spoilers 29 Tampa Bay Rays Noah Schultz LHP 30 San Francisco Giants Peyton Graham SS 31 Colorado Rockies Jordan Beck OF 32 Cincinnati Reds Eric Brown SS 33 Baltimore Orioles Jud Fabien OF 34 Arizona Diamondbacks Justin Campbell RHP 35 Kansas City Royals Andrew Dutkanych IV 36 Pittsburgh Pirates Jacob Melton OF 37 Cleveland Guardians Thomas Harrington RHP 38 Colorado Rockies Blade Tidwell RHP 39 San Diego Padres Mikey Romero SS
Bonus pick 40 Los Angeles Dodgers Robby Snelling LHP 41 Boston Red Sox Brock Jones OF
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Lindsay Crosby of Locked on Prospects and Jeff Ellis of Locked on Guardians sit back for a 2022 MLB Crossover Mock Draft. They comment on all the picks and take turns explaining the logic and why it is that each player makes logical sense. We talk about rumors, history, and team tendency data. This one is taking a few days as we discuss the 39 picks in round one, the compensation, and the competitive balance draft. The Cleveland Guardians will pick twice in the top 37. On the second day we focus in on picks 16 to 28, leading off with the Cleveland Guardians first selection at 16. The first time they have ever selected at 16 in the history of the draft.
Spoilers 16 Cleveland Guardians - Chase DeLauter OF 17 Philadelphia Phillies - Drew Gilbert OF 18 Cincinnati Reds - Daniel Susac C 19 Oakland Athletics - Brandon Barriera LHP 20 Atlanta Braves - Connor Prielipp LHP 21 Seattle Mariners - Zach Neto SS 22 St. Louis Cardinals - Jett Williams SS 23 Toronto Blue Jays - Cooper Hjerpe LHP 24 Boston Red Sox - Henry Bolte OF 25 New York Yankees -Spencer Jones OF 26 Chicago White Sox - Tucker Toman 3B 27 Milwaukee Brewers - Dylan Beavers OF 28 Houston Astros - Kumar Rocker RHP
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It is getting closer and closer to the MLB Draft, Regionals are occurring so Lindsay Crosby of Locked on Prospects and Jeff Ellis of Locked on Guardians sit back for a 2022 MLB Crossover Mock Draft. They comment on all the picks and take turns explaining the logic and why it is that each player makes logical sense. We talk about rumors, history, and team tendency data. This one is taking a few days as we discuss the 39 picks in round one, the compensation, and the competitive balance draft. The Cleveland Guardians will pick twice in the top 37. On this first day, we focus on the top 15 picks in the draft.
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We start out talking about Amed Rosario and why playing him at shortstop and batting him at second is such a terrible choice for the Guardians. We talk about the importance of the number two spot. While also discussing Rosario’s history and on him is puzzling at best and worrisome at worst. No matter what you look at it he is clearly hurting the Guardians.
Next up is Friday's game which saw Shane Bieber have his best outing of the year and took a no-hitter into the six-inning. Everyone got in on the action as the offense had its best game in the series as well. We also focus on Saturday’s loss which saw the second start loss for Triston McKenzie. The Guardians had a chance for their first five-game win streak of the year but could not take advantage of runners in scoring position in a close affair.
We end with a discussion of the win on Sunday. It was the second quality start for Zach Plesac and his best start of the year. It was the second straight game where Andres Gimenez went deep, but this was a game-winner even though it happened in the first. Then we focus on the Rangers who are next up on the schedule for the Cleveland Guardians.
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We talk about how the Cleveland Guardians did not play today but still moved into second place in the American League Central. Then we dig into my current Big Board for the 2022 MLB Draft. The Guardians have the 16th pick for the first time in franchise history. This draft has a clear top two tiers for me and after that, it is all kind of equal for the next 30 or so players. We discuss each of the top 21 players in this class including a player in the top 10 who I don’t believe is listed there by anyone else. Due to positional value, my boards tend to be very different. Listen in to find out about my approach and why it is I often end up with lists that differ from the consensus view of the draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Blue Nile Make your moment sparkle with jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKED ON SPORTS listeners get $50 off purchases of $500 or more using code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cleveland Guardians crush the Kansas City Royals. We go over the stellar start by Konnor Pilkington and the great production from Andres Gimenez, Richie Palacios, Steven Kwan, and Amed Rosario today. The Guardians complete the sweep of the Royals and are now just two games under .500. We also get into the trade that netted the Guardians Pilkington in the first place, and how that trade has had long-reaching effects that continue to hurt the Chicago White Sox to this day.
Next, we discuss why the trade for Pilkington should show why one should have implicit trust in the Guardian's front office when it comes to trades. We discuss why it is that the Guardians and White Sox continue to make sense for a future trade and one should not worry about an inter-division when one follows a team with a front office like the Guardians.
We end with a preview of the Orioles series. The Orioles offense is really starting to come together in large part due to former Guardian’s prospect Anthony Santander. We can’t help but wonder if he might be someone one the Orioles might consider trading. We talk about why this series still favors the Guardians and why these two teams are still perfect trade partners.
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First, it is time to catch up on the Cleveland Guardians' pair of series against the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers. We talk about the great performances by several minor league players who are standing out or succeeding. We also get into the injury report on several minor league players as well. Then we focus on the Detroit games from the weekend. The Guardians had one good one and one bad one that saw them split the series against a team that has one of the worst offenses in baseball.
We continue to catch up talking about the Detroit Tigers series along with starting in on the Kansas City Royals. We also discuss the trade of Yu Chang to the Pirates which saw him traded to this brother's old team and then saw the release of the brother of a prospect in the Guardians system.
We end talking about today’s game and the overall futility that has been the Kansas City Royals rebuild. They seem to have taken the wrong step at every level and now possess the worst record in baseball in what was supposed to be year two of their ascension to contention. We also get into the Guardians' complete dominance over a Royals team that was scared to death of facing Jose Ramirez.
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Cleveland Guardians fall to the Detroit Tigers who walk-off win. We see if I am right for the fourth straight game in terms of predictions. We also discuss the three big things I talked about on yesterday's show that all came to occur in the last 24 hours. We talk about the game in progress. It is a tight affair but the defensive issues Josh Naylor had at first base lead to all three runs in this game so far. We also talk about the promotion of Oscar Gonzalez in depth.
Next, we dig more into the roster changes. We talk about why I still believe in Yu Chang and why his being let go was the best thing for him. We also talk about Franmil Reyes and Aaron Civale to the disabled list and the promotion of Konnor Pilkington and Richie Palacios.
We end as the game ends with Miguel Cabrera's walk-off win. Before this we talk about top minor league performers and the names at the top might be a bit surprising. We give some names to watch that have not been talked about as much as they should have been despite stellar early performances.
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We talk about Wednesday’s game as it occurs. We are joining in the 7th and talking about why I would have sent Amed Rosario, why I am annoyed by replay, and why not pinch-hitting for Austin Hedges is a bad decision regardless of the outcome. We also talk about the minor deal of the day which involved Daniel Johnson being traded to the New York Mets. We also dig into the regression of Owen Miller, Andres Gimenez, and Steven Kwan and who has the best numbers in May, and why there is room for concern with the other two. We also explain why it should be time to free Oscar Gonzalez.
We continue to focus on the game and hey the Guardians finally get on the board. We also talk about the Aaron Civale injury which of course had to happen after his first strong start of the year. I also complain about Bryan Shaw allowing him to make me look foolish reverse jinx works.
Lastly we discuss the Royals series even though the Tigers are on deck. We talk about the mess that is the Royals and how despite many high picks they have a shallow minors and a last-place squad. Then I realize the Tigers are the team on deck so I preview the pitching matchups and make predictions for the next two series. The Guardians are facing the teams with the third, fourth, and fifth-worst records; they have to go 7-3 in their next ten against these bad teams to get back to .500.
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It's another stream episode as we discuss the Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros game. We get into the struggles of Zach Plesac and question why he was even in the game in the fifth inning when the game was broken open. Then we discuss the recent promotion of Tim Herrin from AA to AAA and get to know the top left-handed reliever in the Guardians system, a former 29th rounder who misses more bats now than when he was in college.
We continue to focus on the game while also talking about some other top minor league performers including Joey Cantillo who has yet to give up a run in the month of May. While also fielding questions from those watching live.
We end with a discussion of the loss featuring the three stars Jose Ramirez, Enyel De Los Santos, and Ernie Clement.
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- We join the Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros game live in the 7th inning. We go over the dominance and excellence of Triston McKenzie. The continued high-level play of Jose Ramirez. We get into who the three stars of this game have been so far Triston, Jose, and Luke Maile.
- We continue to track this game focusing on the seventh inning which got a bit wild while we were recording. We talk about Texas Leaguers and how the threat of Jose’s baseball running ability directly led to multiple runs. Also can Josh Naylor please stop getting hit by baseballs the dude is going to shorten my life?
- We end with more Nick Sandlin discussion as he was brought in for the first time since his loss and still showed the same issues with his command and control. We jump in for the showdown between Sam Hentges and Michael Brantley with a pair of runners on. It is time to see if Sam Hentges can be the top-end reliever he has looked like this year.
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The Cleveland Guardians split a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers after losing two to the Cincinnati Reds. We talk about the win which was the most unlikely game for the Guardians to win over the last four. Tarik Skubal was awesome but the Guardians were able to get to the Tigers bullpen. Aaron Civale was even better though which is not something I expected to type any time soon.
Next, we focus on the second game of the series, a loss for the Guardians against the Tigers led by Alex Faedo. Josh Naylor returned in a big bad way, but sadly the rest of the lineup was lacking despite good performance numbers by Shane Bieber.
Last we end with a preview of the Houston Astros. Despite the Astros' much better record, these teams aren’t necessarily as far apart as expected. The Guardians should be favorites in game one of the series but after that, it might be a long weekend as the Guardians have been scuffling of late.
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Crossover episode with Jeff Carr of Locked on Reds. We look back at a rough series for the Guardians at home against the Cincinnati Reds. We talk about the series in depth. We focus on what went right, and wrong, and what surprised us both.
First, we discuss what went wrong and right for our teams in this series including Tyler Naquin winning the Frank Robinson MVP for the series.
Next, we talk about the biggest surprises for me. It was the failure of the bullpen for Jeff Carr, it was the success of Connor Overton.
Then we look ahead to where we think these teams' seasons might go and what is on the horizon for both of these squads in the upcoming week.
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Another game was canceled for the Guardians but luckily they have an off day Thursday so the makeup was easy to move. We preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers, one of the most disappointing teams in baseball so far.
Next, we focus on the lower minors talking about names that were outside the top ten prospects to start the year but have to be under consideration for the top 20 now. There is another wave of pitchers that have gained velocity since the Guardians drafted and signed them.
We end with a 16-pick Mock Draft for the 2022 MLB Draft. I ignore the rooms and focus on the previous history and data to try and figure out what the teams in front of the Guardians might do, and what the Guardians will do with the 16th pick.
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We do another live jump-in to talk about the Cleveland Guardians facing the Cincinnati Reds. The Guardians are losing this one, but it is the Reds they should find a way to win it. Also, stop freaking sliding into first base.
It’s time for the Wednesday wrap-up, so we get into some draft talk while also following this game in the 9th inning. We talk about the players at the top, the clear tier of talent that exists to me. We also have some University of Tennessee talk, while I explain why it is that I am in the minority for preferring Drew Gilbert as the top draft prospect. We also talk about Logan Allen being released again and JC Mejia being suspended for 80 games.
The Owen Miller home run set us up for disappointment. The Guardians make the interesting choice to bring in the reliever with the worst control on the entire team to pitch when you have a runner on second in extra innings.
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The 40 man was already packed to the brim and the Guardians added another arm in Yohan Ramirez. We explain why they added him, what he brings, and what the Guardians are hoping to net. He is another lotto ticket like Castro, De Los Santos, and Oviedo. We also dig into James Karinchak’s situation and what it means that he has pitched nine innings in the last nine months.
We talk about the great Akron Rubberducks rotation as it got even better with the promotion of Gavin Williams who is on his way to battling with Espino for the title of top pitching prospect in the system. We discuss who the top three arms are all in AA and how and why none of them are likely to help the Guardians this year or even next.
We end with a preview of the Cincinnati Reds who are not only the worst team in baseball but are also incredibly beat up. We talk about why this should be a two-game sweep for the Guardians.
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The focus is on the weekend in general and Aaron Civale in particular. Why is it that he has struggled so much, and what has gone so wrong? We dig into the numbers and why it is that he is getting so much more leeway in terms of the overall discussion when he has been showing some varying degrees of regression for multiple years.
We then focus on the first two games of the series, both games the Cleveland Guardians could have won with some better breaks. The Guardians scored more runs in the first game than they would go on to score in the next two. After this, we talk about one of Shane Bieber’s best performances of the year.
The Guardians consistently had more base runners than the Twins during this series but could not put it all together to win the series instead they dropped two of three and ended up under .500. We also talk about the mess that is the Cincinnati Reds, before the full preview in tomorrow's show.
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We talk about nearly the entire coaching staff being part of the Health and Safety Protocols, leaving this weekend to be managed by Carl Willis. It’s an unusual situation to see no players but nearly the entire coaching staff being placed on the Health and Safety list. We do talk about the one player still on that list Yu Chang and what his future with the Guardians might hold.
We preview the series against the first-place Minnesota Twins. While the Twins are in first they are also one of the most beat-up teams in the game right now. All of the injuries are part of the reason I think the Guardians have a very good chance in this series.
I end by talking for a while about Shane Bieber, and why there is no chance he would be traded any time soon. What could be wrong with him? Also why the idea of extension is just implausible for half a dozen different reasons. We also talk a little about the draft and the recent mocks from MLB.com.
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The Cleveland Guardians game against the Chicago White Sox was canceled due to the number of COVID cases among the team. We don’t know the details yet outside of Terry Francona being one of the people who has tested positive. The lack of updated information is a bit concerning regarding the number of potential cases.
We look at the numbers to talk about what has gone right for the Guardians. The breakout of several young players along with the bullpen transformation has this team looking a lot better than anyone expected. We talk about what has worked and where this team needs to improve.
We then look into the catcher position which is still the biggest weakness for the Guardians. We talk about Sean Murphy, an Ohio kid who is excelling for the Oakland Athletics. But the cost is likely too great to acquire him, so instead, we focus on the same trade talk with the Chicago Cubs that I have been talking about since November. Ian Happ and Willson Contreras are hitting and adding those two players would transform the Guardians lineup and cost less than a player like Murphy.
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We join the Guardians game in progress and hope to bring more good luck as it has been a rough game to watch with defensive miscues galore and a lack of offense. We talk about what has gone well, Amed Rosario and Josh Naylor and what has gone poorly, defense and the annoying front row fans.
Next we continue to track the game while discussing the top pitchers in the Guardians minors leagues. The starting pitching in the majors has disappointed but the minors has a number of pitchers performing extremely well with Gavin Williams and Logan Allen standing out as players who should be due for a promotion by the midseason mark. We also focus on Peyton Battenfield who should end up seeing time in the majors this year.
We end in the 9th where things look good until they don’t. We discuss WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER SLIDE going into first base. There were a lot of reasons the Guardians lost this game, but they had a chance to extend it and didn’t. We get into the physics of why one should never slide into first unless avoiding a tag ever.
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I start recording tonight as the 9th inning begins with the Cleveland Guardians trailing the Chicago White Sox. Andres Gimenez goes deep and I apologize for not starting earlier, little did I know what Josh Naylor had in store. I figured it looked like a loss for the Guardians so sit tight and enjoy as I slowly lose my mind as the Guardians mount a massive comeback. My reaction to the grand slam comes near minute 15.
We talk about how the game progressed and my concerns about the pitching staff in general. While still watching and commenting on the Guardians as they continue to progress on a backbreaking loss.
I continue to follow the game and spring in comments about some of the top bats in the minors. Hear me talk about the ultimate sleeper prospect in the Guardians system Jose Fermin while also talking about recent picks excelling as well as Oscar Gonzalez’s excellence. I keep it going until Josh Naylor basically ends it.
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We take a second and focus on the team's reactions to taking the lead late in Sunday’s game. We talk about the friendship between Myles Straw and Jose Ramirez. We also talk about why that type of reaction by a team in the early going of the year is such a good sign. This is a team with great chemistry that wants to win. We also talk about the roster moves that happened before the game and why those moves were necessary.
We look at Sunday’s game in depth along with the loss from Saturday. I get into why I am starting to have concerns about Shane Bieber. One has to worry at this point about health more than anything else. We point out the good and bad of these two games.
First, we look at Saturday's win which might have been the most fun game of the weekend. The pitching dominated a great Toronto lineup, the hitters had one of their best games, and the bullpen was untouchable. We also preview the Chicago White Sox, who are currently a half-a-game up on the Guardians and are a team that is starting to get healthy and should still be the class of the American League Central.
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Details came out along with quotes on the Jose Ramirez extension. We take a minute to discuss why he should be the face of Cleveland sports and why we need to appreciate JRAM more than we likely already do. No one has shown more support for the city in terms of sports stars in my lifetime. No one has taken that much less money to stay in Cleveland because they love it.
We get into the win against the Toronto Blue Jays. Steven Kwan continues to capture attention this time with his first home run of the year. Andres Gimenez has another strong game, and most importantly there are signs of Franmil Reyes breaking out. We talk about what that could mean for the Guardians in general.
We end with a talk about how Logan Allen to the Baltimore Orioles should be no surprise as well as why we will likely never see Bobby Bradley in Cleveland again. Then we go long talking about names to know and top performers in college baseball. The draft is shaping up to be one of the worst ones in recent memory but there are still a lot of famous names and fun players to watch.
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Cleveland Guardians played two against the San Diego Padres. The first game was a loss for the Guardians who saw the return of Mike Clevinger who had his first start in over a year. We talk about a game the Guardians could have won.
We discussed the win in the second game, which saw big control issues for Guardians pitching but thanks to Steven Kwan they were able to pick up a win in extra innings. Franmil Reyes with signs of life and the return of Amed Rosario as well for the Guardians.
Lastly, it is time to preview the Toronto Blue Jays who will play four against the Cleveland Guardians. The Blue Jays are beat up, so this series has the potential that one might expect for two teams that have very different perceptions before the year began. We go position by position and see why the Guardians should have a chance this weekend.
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On Today’s show, we have one of the more interesting arms in the Cleveland Guardians farm system, Hunter Gaddis. Hunter is from Canton, Georgia, and ended up with the Guardians after a very successful college career at Georgia State. We talk about his path to the Guardians from Georgia State University and the Cape through the Guardians up to being part of one of the most talented minor league rotations I have ever seen with the Akron RubberDucks. There are teams whose top six starting pitching prospects don’t measure up with who Akron has in-house. In addition to this, we talk about Hunter’s changeup which thanks to the graduation of Eli Morgan might be the best secondary offering in the minors and is my personal favorite changeup in the Guardians minor leagues. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Blue Nile This Mother’s Day give mom something she’ll treasure forever with fine jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKEDON SPORTS listeners get $50 off $500. Use code LOCKEDON at checkout. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jose Ramirez is the American League player of the month, no Guardian has won that award since Jose Ramirez in 2020. Steven Kwan is the American League Rookie of the month, which has not happened since Tyler Naquin in 2016. We also talk about Gabriel Arias who has broken his wrist and will be on the disabled list for weeks.
We talk a little about the San Diego Padres in general as well as the return of Mike Clevinger both to baseball and to Cleveland. We talk about the strong offense of San Diego before the two-game series starts.
We go position by position previewing this series which despite a very hot start by several Padres players is closer than one might think.
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It was a fun weekend to be a Cleveland Guardians fan. I spend some time talking about how the pen might be a strength and also talking about the rise of Trevor Stephan, the greatest Rule 5 selection in franchise history. We then get into a big come from behind win from Friday. It was a big offensive day for the Guardians who scored four in the seventh to win.
It was another late rally for the Guardians thanks to a pinch-hit double by Richie Palacios on Saturday which netted them their second win in this series.
We end by discussing the Sunday sweep along with the roster moves made on Sunday night. Logan Allen and Bobby Bradley were designated for assignment. We talk about why it happened along with the general reduction of the roster. We also talk about how this team's 40-man is still sitting at 40 even with two players coming off.
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It is episode 700 of Locked on Guardians and I have been the host for all 700 of them. The Guardians have lost seven in a row. We focus on the several miscues that lead to the loss. One knows it was a bad day when Austin Hedges is the star and provided the majority of the offense.
We preview the Oakland series and discuss why this series might be closer than one would expect when facing a team that sold off everything that was not nailed down this offseason. The Athletics still have pitching depth, and enough hitters to make this weekend at least interesting.
We end with a big thank you to all the listeners over the years who have helped this podcast survive and thrive. We have only been on YouTube for two months and broke the Locked on MLB YouTube top 10 views just this month. We also talk about prospects and who is performing in the early going, talk about a prospect who will be on the show soon, and take some questions from the fans.
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We are recording while the Guardians are actively losing. We talk about another rough game, give out our three stars early, and focus on why again the Angels and Guardians should be talking. Before this series, I was all about trying to add Tyler Ward, but if Jo Adell is out of the starting picture the Guardians should be trying to figure out a deal.
We talk about Franmil Reyes, who was projected to be a plus hitter for this team but has hit worse than most pitchers. We talk about the fact that this is why you add a new hitting coach to help a hitter like Franmil figure things out. We get into what I like and what I hate about the lineup tonight.
We talk about top college performers and why this draft looks like one of the worst ones in recent memory. There is a strong top five but after that, it's kind of a disaster. I talk about Ivan Melendez who is the top player in college baseball this year and despite his age and position, one can’t look past his production. We also talk about Oregon State’s Connor Hjerpe. We discuss why I think the Guardians might lean college and why Chase DeLauter is a name to focus on.
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We talk about the New York Yankees series focusing on which games they should have one and my bigger concerns from the series overall. The Yankees were a better team on paper when I previewed them and it showed up all weekend when facing the Cleveland Guardians.
Next, we switch to focus on the Angels series which has seen the Guardians offense struggle mightily over two games. There are a lot of very bad hitters getting regular reps for the Cleveland Guardians which makes it almost impossible for the team to have any success.
Lastly, we switch to looking at all the roster moves made over the last five days. The Guardians brought back Luis Oviedo, promoted Richie Palacios, and activated half of the players from the COVID list. We talk about what is next and who might see their time with the Guardians coming to an end very soon. I also focus on what my ideal current lineup might look like.
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The Cleveland Guardians sweep the Chicago White Sox and as everyone expected are now in first place. The young players are stepping up and the Guardians are the most fun they have been to watch in years. We talk about everything that has worked so far and about how fun the Guardians are in general.
Next, we focus on the game itself which saw another strong outing by Zach Plesac along with Franmil Reyes finally going deep. Trevor Stephan doing more to lock down the 8th inning role. Along with timely hitting by Josh Naylor among others but Naylor in particular.
We focus on the two upcoming series. First is the Yankees who have been a bit disappointing but are still loaded with talent and should be favored most of this weekend. Then we talk about the Los Angeles Angels and why they might be a prime team for the Guardians to consider trading with later.
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We talk about all the roster moves the Cleveland Guardians made today and why they made the moves they did. We focus on three players who have a chance to make their major league debuts Gabriel Arias, Kirk McCarty, and Tanner Tully. I go a little deeper on Tully, a former pitcher from Ohio State, who was taken in the 26th round and did everything right on his way to getting this chance in the majors.
Next up we talk about game one, a wild affair at the start that settled down into a blowout win for the Guardians over the Chicago White Sox. This game saw the debut of Gabriel Arias and Jose Ramirez continue to do things no one has ever done in Cleveland.
We then focus on a close 2-1 victory that saw Jose be Jose. Steven Kwan does it with the glove and the bat. Along with pitching that was consistently strong with a big focus on a bullpen that might be coming together.
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The Cleveland Guardians game was again canceled, we talk about the next three games and the doubleheader tomorrow with the Chicago White Sox. Then the fans take over and I answer all of your questions. There was a heavy focus on the bullpen and pitching in general. It takes two segments for me to get through all the questions I was asked today.
We end with some thoughts on why I might end up being very wrong on Daniel Espino. Reading about both him and Kyle Harrison I think I have found the next physical trait that needs to be measured and one that might do more to predict health than anything that is currently out there. We also talk quite a bit about Eric Longenhagen’s prospect list from Fangraphs and why it has helped me realize some things about pitchers.
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The Guardians get snowed out. We talk about the reschedule and what the pitching will look like for the rest of the series against the White Sox. We talk about Jose Ramirez winning the player of the week in the American League. I also state what the lineup should be for this time now and the next several weeks.
Preview of the Chicago White Sox against the Cleveland Guardians. We talk about why this series is very much in the White Sox's favor, but how it has a chance to shift this year. We also get into just how beat up the White Sox are right now, but outside of Tuesday’s game, I am not sure I favor the Guardians in any of these matchups.
We talk about the early high performers in the minors and why it has me so excited for the Guardians. The waves of talent are coming on and I highlight the helium candidates along with top performers to watch. Even if players don’t work out there are just so many players that the Guardians should be set to succeed for a lot of years.
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Cleveland Guardians had all the momentum in the world heading into the opening weekend and they still got swept by the San Francisco Giants. We focus on the first game of the weekend, an opening day to forget as the Guardians could not touch Carlos Rodon.
Next up is games two and three this weekend. Both losses for the Guardians, the Saturday game was the most galling as the Guardians had the chances and seemed to fail in every facet of the game. We talk about what has worked, what has not, and why even after a bad weekend there is no reason to count this team out.
We decide to end by looking at some prospects that have excelled in the early-going Daniel Espino and Gavin Williams, the pair of young arms who have come out dealing. We talk about how every level is loaded with fun young players to watch and even have a bit of a draft discussion.
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We have the official details on the Jose Ramirez extension. The deal is even more friendly than previously thought. We talk about why it is that he would have left so much money on the table. Then we get into the overall payroll for the Guardians which is now just the 4th worst in baseball.
Next, we preview the weekend series and home opener for the Guardians against the San Francisco Giants. We go position by position comparing the two teams and trying to figure out which team should be favored this weekend in each game.
We have some fun with location data on the podcast. We found out where most of the listeners are coming from. This is an old feature we brought back to have some fun seeing where our quickly expanding listener bases are coming from.
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- We are trying a stream this evening to discuss Owen Miller's big day and another big win for the Cleveland Guardians who secure the Ohio Cup for the seventh year in a row. Before we do, we take a moment to talk about why everything with the Reds that has occurred over the past few days and months before that should make you thankful to be a Guardians fan. 2.Now we focus on the top performers in this game and talk about the statistical performance of Owen Miller who has been out-shined but has been dynamite all season so far. I also wonder if the Reds could not help but have sellers' remorse about the Winker deal knowing they could have had Miller and/or Kwan if they had not insisted on including Suarez. 3.We finish up with a discussion of the next opponent, the San Francisco giants. They are a team that won a ton of games a year ago but seem to be a classic case of being more than the sum of their parts. I can’t help but wonder if the Guardians will be the favorites for this upcoming series.
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We talk about the Guardians getting another win this team running the Cincinnati Reds home opener. Steven Kwan continues to be the hottest bat in baseball. He has reached base three or more times in all five games. He has been so good people overlooked the fact Shane Bieber had a no-hitter through five innings.
We continue to focus on a game that had so many fantastic stories including Andres Gimenez’s first home run of the year and Jose Ramirez hit a grand slam to put the game out of reach. We also discuss the Alec Bohm situation and wonder if it might be an opportunity for the Guardians to do what they love to do and buy low on a talented player.
We end with a listener request and focus on the University of Tennessee for this week's Wednesday Wrap up. We talk about Blade Tidwell who was in the running to be the top college arm but has struggled with health. Then we focus on Chase Dollander, a player who fits the Guardians' statistical profile and is one of the few college pitchers this year who has increased his value. We don't spend too much time on the freshman arms Chase Burns and Drew Beam who have actually been the top performers for Tennessee this year but are years away from the draft.
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Sitting down with Sully of Locked on MLB to talk about the Guardians. We focus on the name change at the start. We talk a little about history, and I discuss how much I am enjoying the Art Deco look. The Guardians' tweets are looking like something out of a Noir Film.
Next is the meat of our discussion as we switch over to talk about the man, the myth, the legend in his own time Steven Kwan. Another day and another set of records for the Cleveland rookie. We discuss his history, along with the history he has made for the Cleveland Guardians.
Lastly, we talk about where this time can go, and why it is that they could end up being buyers when the deadline comes along. We also talk about why both of us think there is a chance for this Guardians team to sneak into the playoffs.
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Steven Kwan has made himself the story of the weekend. He has done things in his first three games that no player has done before now. He has been a force of nature at the top of the lineup. He is hitting .800 so far this year and has reached base three or more times in every game.
Myles Straw is a player that both the Guardians and I had targeted for years. So it makes sense that they decided to lock him up for up to seven years. I explain why they signed him when they did and why this could be a harbinger of more extensions.
We end by looking at the two games from this weekend. The Guardians' overtime hard-luck loss to the Kansas City Royals and Bobby Witt Jr. Along with the 17-3 shellacking they gave the Royals on Sunday with Oscar Mercado, Steven Kwan, and Jose Ramirez leading the way.
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Cleveland Guardians drop Opening day to the Kansas City Royals 3-1. We talk about the three stars Steven Kwan, Myles Straw, and Shane Bieber. We also talk about the mess that was Amed Rosario. We even talked a little about Bobby Witt Jr., but not too much as Steven Kwan was the rookie who got Guardians fans attention.
Bradley Zimmer, the centerfielder of our hearts, was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Anthony Castro. We talk about my failings when it comes to scouting. Why was it that I had him as a top 10 prospect in 2014 and now a player like him would not crack my top 50. I talk about how he does have value to a team that might not be set at centerfield. We also talk about Castro who the Blue Jays claimed on waivers a year ago.
We end by going through position by position to see which team I favor in the next three games. These two squads are close in talent, so listen in to see how I think the Guardians will do this weekend.
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- Jose Ramirez is here to stay. The Cleveland Guardians just added five more years and 124 more million onto his current contract to ensure the star third baseman stays. It is clear Jose wanted to stay and so did the Guardians. For the first time in forever, the Guardians are keeping a star and a future Hall of Famer for what appears to be his entire career.
- We talk about Andres Gimenez whose early career mirrors Jose Ramirez’s, and while I am not saying he will have anything near Jose’s career. He should be much improved from a year ago and we get into why.
- We talk a bit about opening day. Do you feel like I do that the contract has managed to overshadow opening day? We talk a little bit about why I think the Guardians are better than the Royals and why I think they will win on opening day even though the Bobby Witt Jr. hype is real and deserved. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Fantrax Win tickets for you and your entire fantasy baseball league to any MLB game of your choice. Go to Fantrax.com/Lockedon today to create your fantasy league and be entered to win! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.
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We talk about the Austin Meadows deal. I get into why the Rays did this, and why they are likely better for making this trade. I talk about why Meadows would have been an upgrade for the Guardians but not as much as most people think. We talk about why he would not have been an ideal outfielder and why I think Steven Kwan could outperform him.
We discussed the other trade that occurred that was one that I think might have been more helpful for the Cleveland Guardians. Ohio kid Tanner Scott and former Guardians farmhand were traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Florida Marlins. I talk about why this trade will likely have a greater return than the Meadows deal.
We talk a bit about the college pitching class, and who is shining in a class that might not see a player taken in the first 20 picks. After that, we focus on Ivan Melendez “The Hispanic Titanic” as he is known. The University of Texas first baseman has some obvious knocks, but when you look at the data he is one of the safest hitters in this class and putting up numbers that video games would be jealous of.
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It is time for an American League Central Roundtable. Hear the hosts of covering the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and of course the Cleveland Guardians. We dive into four questions that allow for different thoughts and points of view when it comes to the central.
Who will win the division? Who won the offseason? Which team’s farm system has them poised for future success? Who has the most valuable in-season trade chip?
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We finally know the opening day roster and there are certainly some good and bad to it. We talk about the surprises on the initial roster. We also go into Konnor Pilkington, Bryan Lavastida, and Steven Kwan being set to make their MLB debuts. We also dig into two of the weakest positions on this team catcher and first base.
We talk about the rest of the infield and why it is good to see so many young players getting their chance. People tend to forget that the centerpiece of the Francisco Lindor deal was Andres Gimenez. We talk about why he is an important player for the Guardians and why to not overlook him. We also talk about the Jose Ramirez extension situation and how his value won’t change between now and July if an extension is not reached.
We talk a little about the outfield. We talk about the rotation and the bullpen and how right now there is Emmanuel Clase in the pen and then everyone else. We also dig into the Emmanuel Clase extension. I talk about why the Guardians did it, they are keeping him in Cleveland for seven more years. In addition also why Clase decided to re-up even though for a majority of the contract he is likely to make less than Shaw makes this year.
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The roster is coming into focus. We talk about the decision to roster Lavastida and let Sandy Leon walk. We talk about Steven Kwan or Ernie Clement for the final roster spot. We talk about the projected rotation and the announcement of Shane Bieber as the opening day starter for the third year in a row.
We begin our third mock for the 2022 MLB Draft. It is April so what better time than now. We start with the first six picks. Five of the first six players are hitters, and it would be shocking if there was more than one pitcher in the top six selections.
We continue on getting to the Cleveland Guardians pick at 16. There are many college catchers and the prep arms also start to fly. The three college catchers of note Kevin Parada, Daniel Susac, and Logan Tanner listen in to see who I project to the Guardians before giving a few names to keep in mind for pick 35 and in the second round.
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We sit down with Locked on Prospects host Lindsay Crosby to talk about the Guardians, Jose Ramirez, and more. We start by discussing some of the top prospects in the system. We talk about where we think they could help this year and in the future. It is a chance to hear multiple takes on the next generation of great Guardians.
We get into where I think the Guardians will end up and discuss with Lindsay what we are excited about for this time and what the issues could be. We talk about the toxic fan and owner relationship and what could be done to make things look more interesting for the fans.
We end with Jose Ramirez chatter. It seems more and more likely that the Guardians star will resign. We focus on what other players signed contracts that might mirror what JRAM is looking for. We also explain how and why the deal could all of a sudden make sense for a team that has never given more than 60 million to a player before and will certainly have to offer 100 million-plus dollars to keep their MVP candidate in-house.
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The Jose Ramirez extension rumors are picking up steam. We talk about the latest rumor and while the source is not a big name. It is a source that was credited by Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal for being one of the first to have information on Ketel Marte. I also dug into the stats notebook to read a bio for Bruce Aven from 1998 at the request of a fan.
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We continue to look for ways the Guardians could still find an upgrade. We focus on an old friend and trading partner the San Diego Padres. The Padres have been chasing catching for years, and appear to still be focused on another new catcher. If the Padres do add a catcher I explain why it is the Guardians should be calling about Austin Nola.
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We then focus on the St. Louis Cardinals who are one of the deepest teams in baseball. They might have added Albert Pujols but they have several players who could be in the running at DH. We talk about the depth players Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, Juan Yepez, and Nolan Gorman. But it is Lars Nootbar who is the player we pick as a logical candidate who could help the Guardians' potential outfield with Steven Kwan and Myles Straw to give the Guardians three-plus defenders who all project to be above league average or right at league average in terms of production. Something that has not occurred in a very long time.
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I present to the listening public my ideal Cleveland Guardians lineup based on players who could be potentially in the running still. I defend Steven Kwan hitting fifth in my lineup, go through each position explaining what else could occur, and defend why I made the choices I made. I also explain the value of Bradley Zimmer, while also explaining why I would prefer for him to be traded to another organization due to his perceived value in Cleveland against what I hear when I talk to others connected to teams or who write about the game.
We talk about the 40 man mess and the newest injuries that have occurred. With the moving of Cody Morris to the 60-day disabled list, there is no one for the Guardians to move around the next injury addition will mean a cut has to occur. We talk about the injuries to Luke Maile, James Karinchak, and others. We talk about the Teres Major, the muscle that is the Guardians' bane. We also get into why inactivity is not an option and why the Guardians need to be more like the Rays right now.
We look at payroll, there is different data on the payroll at every single site. We use the Fangraphs one which seems to have the best data. The Guardians rank an embarrassing 29 out of 30 teams, we get into why I think it is they ended up not spending at all in free agency. We also talk about what the hold-ups could be on any big moves for the organization. I also own up that I was wrong to preach patience as the season is drawing near and it is clear that this team is what it is.
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I bring out the Stats Scouting Notebook from 1998. I talk about how I started my love of prospects, and how until now I had not realized that one of the people I give the most credit for helping shape my interest: Jim Callis was also the writer of every prospect section in the book. We have some fun with old stats, but save the reports for another day.
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The Bryan Shaw contract has been reported and I am blown away by how much he got and how much he could make. It was reported he got 3 million dollars to start with a chance to make up to 9 million. This is for a player no other team seemed to want from a team that has been unwilling to spend money.
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We talk about why Michael Conforto is the last free agent standing and why he is not a likely fit for the Guardians. Then we talk about why the lack of anything from the Guardians is infuriating and rightfully so for most fans. We talk about all the reasons why the Guardians should have more money to spend and give a plausible reason why they have not engaged in the market yet.
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Bryan Shaw has had his long-expected and awaited return to the Cleveland Guardians. While he was relatively effective a year ago, we explain why he is likely to crater this year. I also explain why I hate moves like this for the Guardians. We also talk about who is going to need to be cut when Shaw makes this team and ends up getting the majority of the bullpen reps instead of young players. We also discuss the injury to Cody Morris and his general health issues.
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We talk about the lineup based on what MLB.com projected. We dig into why Josh Naylor seems likely to start the year in AAA. Naylor made his debut this week but seems unlikely to break camp with the team. Then we dig into why the Angels make sense as a trade partner in theory but lack the pieces to make a trade that makes sense.
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We continue to look at the MLB.com lineup projections to find interesting trades. We also discuss the Luke Maile injury. Then we dig into why Bradley Zimmer might make a ton of sense to a Marlins and the Phillies, but it is again hard to find an exact matchup.
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Payroll has been a sensitive topic when it comes to the Guardians. Today all players settled and signed, giving the Guardians their first official payroll for 2022. It is just short of 50 million for the second year in a row which has not happened since 04 and 05. We look at avenues to improve the team including extensions, free agency and also taking back a one-year bad contract like we often see in other sports
We pivot to our college baseball coverage. We begin by talking about the Xavier and Indiana matchup which we highlighted last week. While the players I focused on didn’t have a big weekend it was a huge offensive weekend. We then focus on Jonathan Cannon who fits the Guardians profile currently has the second-best strikeout to walk ratio in the country. We also talk about 5th ranked Hunter Barco, as well as another lefty in 17th, ranked Nate Savino. Savino is a player I mocked to the Guardians out of high school. While Virginia has a checkered history of success, Savino has to be one of the biggest risers in the college group this spring.
Adam Mazur of Iowa is the top prospect in the Big Ten. He had a rough weekend against Brandon Birdsell and Texas Tech but is another pitcher on the rise in the 2022 MLB draft. We end with a focus on Ben Metzinger who has likely been the biggest winner in terms of rising value in 2022. It is a super deep catcher crop, the best I have ever seen, and Metzinger of Louisville is currently arguably the top-performing catcher in the class.
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The Cleveland Guardians are getting deep in spring training and we discuss why it is that I don’t put much time or faith into spring training performance. We discuss the importance of spring training and explain why it is also kind of worthless. I explain why no matter how good Oscar Gonzalez looks he has no chance to make the team. I also get into the never-ending narratives about players who are expected to break out and don’t.
Next, we talk about the addition of Mitchell Tolman to the roster. I explain why he was added, and how he is similar to recent pitching additions like Jake Jewell and Ian Gibaut where the value is more about depth than anything else.
We end by going super long on who Oakland has left. I find three potential hitters who could help the Guardians in the outfield. I also explain why it is that Steve Kwan should be penciled in as a starter in the outfield and why the Guardians are only interested in players who provide a clear upgrade. We also focus on the outfield depth of the Guardians in the minors and why it might prevent them from being active in looking for help externally.
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The Twins added Carlos Correa and after a busy offseason have remade their roster completely. We talk about how they added the best player in free agency with an assist from the Yankees. We also get into why the Guardians failed to add Jesse Winker and Matt Olson. Along with the recent talk of playing Amed Rosario in the outfield.
We discuss what the Guardians outfield might look like if they end up not making another move. We also talk about some of the players out there in possible trades. We look at what is left at catcher and on the infield in free agency, the short answer is not much. We also discuss the trade of Luke Voit to the Padres and why the Yankees took on the prospect they did.
We look at what is left in the outfield in terms of free agency. There are two players of note left and only one that Cleveland has a chance of signing. We talk about how much Tommy Pham has left, and why he might be the best choice in free agency for the Guardians.
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The Guardians sent out a press release with their newest additions. I am not sure if people were excited by the additions of Ian Gibaut and Jake Jewell but we talk about the pair of arms. Jewell is more famous, but I am more interested in Gibaut. I talk about the players who are off the market since we last talked and what players still make the most sense as potential trade targets.
I explain why Trevor Story, Nick Castellanos, and Michael Conforto would be long shots even if the Guardians had the money to spend. We then talk about the released information about the Guardians competitive balance pick which is slotted to be the 35th pick in the draft. We talk about how the draft is disappointing right now and bring up another pitcher in Carson Whisenhunt who is done for the year.
MLB.com released their top 100 prospects list. There are five Guardians listed: George Valera, Gabriel Arias, Bryan Rocchio, Tyler Freeman, and Daniel Espino. We also discuss Baseball America which released their Guardians list and is the only source that still has Tyler Freeman as their top prospect.
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Everyone is freaking out about a quiet start to the post-lockout. I know people wanted Jesse Winkler or Matt Olson. I explain why neither of them was ever a possibility for the Guardians and what their approach has always been. If one wants a team that dives into things and feels unstable the Browns are right there.
We talk about some of the other great players who are out there and why it is that the Guardians are more likely to make a trade than sign a player. The roster is so packed the Guardians did something they never do this week and I explain why that matters. In terms of names to watch there is still Ramon Laureano, Austin Meadows, Kyle Lewis, Matt Chapman, and Sean Murphy along with a dozen more.
We end with looking at some college power bats who just so happen to be facing each other this weekend. Luke Franzoni is an outfielder from Xavier who is third in the nation in home runs. He is also the youngest senior in the country younger than some sophomores out there. Matthew Ellis is a power-hitting catcher from Indiana who was also young for his draft class and has been highly productive now that he is getting a chance to play division one baseball.
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This might be Locked On Guardians, but we can’t ignore what the Twins are doing in the division. I talk about the three trades they have made since the lockout ended. One of these deals includes an old friend, and all of them made a lot of sense. The Twins are better now than they were and have a ton more flexibility.
We talk about the Guardians' issues with catcher development. They tend to draft a catcher or two a year and many were highly paid and have unfortunately very little to show for it. We dig into Luke Maile, the backup catcher and first addition that has been made to the major league roster this offseason. We talk about him, where he went to school, and the fact the Guardians drafted catchers have struggled to adjust to AA let alone the majors.
We end with a look at David Fry, the official addition the Guardians made over the weekend. Fry came over as the return for JC Mejia who was traded back in November. Fry might not be a big name, but he has performed well in the minors and has played every position out there. He is a solid return and instantly the number three catching prospect in the system.
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- Baseball is back; we dive into all the parts of the CBA and realize that the changes to the CBA are likely to hurt the Guardians long term. I get into how it will make rebuilds harder and how it will be even harder to sign great young players to contract extensions early.
- We dig even deeper into the CBA talking about the one thing that will likely benefit the Guardians, the expanded playoffs along with the International Draft, and how draft pick compensation might be a surprise benefit for the Guardians in the long term. 3.We end with a quick preview of the AL Central in its current state and my attempt to predict the division based on where it is right now.
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Who are the top managers in the central? My view might go against the grain but I think there is a clear top two, a middle, and an even clearer bottom two. Find out where Terry Francano and the rest measure up by my view.
We talk about the college pitcher class and how there has been another hit to an already weak group with Landon Sims leaving his start due to injury. We talk about the current strikeout king Brycen Mautz, who also had the weirdest box score I have ever seen which came from Mautz. I also explain why it is that he could be a Guardians target come June.
Derek Orndorff is the current home run king of college baseball. The Pennsylvania product has had a long trip to get to Liberty but he is playing centerfield and crushing the baseball. The former cold weather performer is getting a chance to shine and should be a priority senior sign-on draft day.
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We continue the Locked on previews by looking at the top defensive squads in the American League central. I begin by looking at the worst two years from a year ago, the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers.
Next up we talk about the Twins who are also in the running for the worst defense in the division. Before we dive into the top two teams in the division the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals.
We finish by looking at the last draft that occurred after a work stoppage. The 1995 draft saw the Guardians take a pair of college first basemen. The first-rounder flopped and the second-rounder ended up an All-Star and one of the best selections of the 90s.
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The American League Central preview continues. In segment one, we focus on the top two teams even if I reserve the right to change my mind later. We focus on the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins.
We come back and talk about the Detroit Tigers who are right there with the Twins and White Sox. Then we focus on the bottom two lineups: the Guardians and the Royals. It might surprise some but the Royals are rather clearly the weaker lineup.
We end with a focus on why it is that I think Mid-May is when baseball will begin. I get into the reasons, mostly economics, on why I think that Mid-May is the earliest anyone can hope to see the Guardians play baseball when it matters.
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We do a little talk on the Lock Out for Locked on. Locked On is doing a comparison in each division. We continue by looking at the reliever ranks in this division. Where do your Guardians rank? Is there any debate about who the top team should be?
Wednesday Wrap up for college baseball. We talk about Tommy White’s continued excellence and why Brad Malm who is second in the nation in home runs deserves some run. We look at why his home run might be more interesting than other big-name players like Kevin Parada. It might be early on but why small school stats carry more weight now than they ever will this season.
A pair of arms from the state of Florida are at the top of the strikeout charts. Patrick Messick and Hunter Barco are a pair of lefties that fit the Guardians draft approach to a T and should be a pair of arms that any Guardians draft fan should be charting this year.
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Locked On is doing a comparison in each division. We start today, by looking at the rotations of the central. Where do the Guardians rank, better than you might expect? It seems like a rather straightforward contest, but as I learned a year ago I am sure the rest of the division won’t agree.
The ZIPS projection system for prospects was released on Friday. The Guardians have TEN players in the top 100. This system has been the best projector of future value and we dig into the top 100 talking about how the system varies hugely from other ranks.
We then dig into the positional top tens. Might the Guardians have their own internal options in the outfield after years of problems? The ZIPS system certainly thinks so, we dig into who could help sooner than later. While also discussing some other players that I mentioned in my underrated prospects piece in December.
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Fangraphs top 100 prospects dropped, and to some, it was likely the most surprising list. I explain why it is that Tyler Freeman and George Valera are both outside of the top five for Fangraphs. I also explain why it is now in general across sites that Tyler Freeman seems to be slipping in prospect ranks. I talk about the changes in perspectives and where I was right and wrong about these players.
I dig into the top 100 prospects which feature five more Guardians. The fast-rising Steve Kwan, and the near-consensus top prospect Brayan Rocchio. We also talk about Daniel Espino, Nolan Jones, and Gabriel Arias.
Then we take some questions from the listeners as we empty out most of the February mailbag.
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Every Wednesday is going to be our Wednesday Wrap Up. When I wrote for Scout/247 I had a weekly article called Full Count Trends. I am taking that to the podcast to focus on the top college performers every week on Wednesday. We start with a chat about the Oklahoma State against Vanderbilt matchup that I previewed last week and ended up being correct about.
We talk about a recent tweet I had that hit a nerve with two fan bases. Then we focus on Tommy White and why the NC State true freshman is going to be a name that you have to know if you plan to follow college baseball at all.
Now we turn two a pair of pitchers who excelled in Bryce Hubbart and Landon Sims who might both go in the first round of a class that is lacking college arms. Then we focus on why this weekend despite being early and a small sample size was disastrous for potential number one overall pick Chase DeLauter.
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The second round has been an utter disaster for the Cleveland Baseball Squad. Nothing shows this better than when the organization gave up a pick to sign 42-year-old Roberto Perez The Mets used that pick to sign a local player from St. Edwards. The player took one spot before Giancarlo Stanton, the player took one spot after Freddie Freeman.
We continue digging into why the Guardians have forfeited second-round picks over the years, before talking about the best second-rounder, the worst second-rounders, and who has been the most expensive one. The Guardians have found three All-Stars in round two and not much else beyond that.
We go through the entire round highlighting the two second-round picks that failed to sign along with who was the top player taken with each selection in the round. The data shows the only time they have really had success is in the early to mid-teens.
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We are up on YouTube again, and talking about the start of college baseball. But first, we talk about the son of former Guardian CC Sabathia and his commitment to Georgia Tech. We talk about why this news got more run than the typical recruit for baseball. We also try to put the baseball draft in NFL terms for those who aren’t as familiar.
The big matchup this weekend is number three Vanderbilt against number seven Oklahoma State. We talk about while Vanderbilt is the Alabama of college baseball it is Oklahoma State that I am most interested to watch due to four pitchers in particular. We start with a Guardian’s type of pitcher in Justin Campbell before switching to talk about two former big-time prep arms in Victor Mederos and Bryce Osmond.
Speaking of big arms we talk about the giant that is Mitchell Stone before talking about the top draft prospect for the Cowboys Nolan McLean. He might challenge Jace Jung for the Big 12 home run crown this year.
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This podcast is devoted to the draft and more importantly to the first round of the draft. The Guardians have never picked first or third in the history of the draft. We look at the three teams in the 60 plus year history of the draft that the Guardians did not have a first-round pick and why they lost that selection.
Next up we look at the rare firsts who failed to sign, there have also been just three first-rounders the Guardians failed to sign. We look into who got away, why they got away, and who the Guardians got in their place.
We end by looking through every top 30 pick in round one and discussing who was the top player in Guardians history with each selection in the first round. It has not been a great round in general for the franchise, so it is interesting to see who has managed to stand out and who might still have a chance of making an impact for the Guardians.
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It seems the universal DH is coming, which is good for baseball yet bad for the Guardians. We explain why this changes things in terms of free-agent target and why it means that even with new ownership it might be harder than ever to add an impact bat.
There has been so much focus on the outfield for obvious reasons, but catcher is equally a big need and we discuss some names before coming to the realization in this case the obvious candidate is the best candidate.
We talk about the suit that was brought against MLB by the minor league players invited to spring training. We discussed how it seems that the owners can’t get out of their own way over the last few months. For a long time the longer a work stoppage occurred it always played into ownership's favor. We discuss why this has changed, and what the overall vibe is when I talk with different types of fans from diehards to casual fans.
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College baseball starts on February 18th. We do the second half of the division one programs in the state. We start with Youngstown State, a team with a very interesting pitcher and a hitter one should pay attention to as well. While I might have failed to mention the program in part one they deserve your attention.
Next, we focus on a pair of rivals in Bowling Green and the University of Toledo. They have similar squads that both had pitching struggles a year ago. The bats are the focus for these two teams. It is hard to not mention the ridiculous year that Chris Meyers had for the Rockets last year on his way to being drafted by the Mets.
We end with the class of Ohio, Wright State. Wright State has built a program that put five players into the minors last year and has managed to have a top three-round pick almost every year. The offensive production a year ago was amazing and there are two hitters in particular who I will be paying attention to due to their chance to increase their draft value this year.
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College baseball starts on February 18th. We start the preview of the division one programs in the state. In segment one, we focus on Akron and Kent State. Akron has recently returned to the division one ranks, and Kent has been consistently a top program in the state for decades.
Ohio State might be the biggest name in the state, but they have always been a secondary team. This past year saw them have three players selected, and they have more than a few players who stood out to me both in terms of hitters and pitchers.
We end with Miami of Ohio who had a top ten pick a year ago, and Ohio University which had a second-rounder. While neither team has a player expected to go early they each have a pitcher who should end up hearing their names called on draft day in 2022.
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We start out as we do typically talking about the recent CBA negotiations or lack thereof. I get into why the owners typically have the advantage in these work stoppages, but why the owners are somehow managing to blow this. They are painting themselves as villains through their actions, which would be comical if it wasn’t sad.
We clear out the mailbag answering your questions about the outfield, prospects, and more.
We end with another discussion involving the Orioles. While everyone focuses on Cedric Mullins, instead the focus is on literally every other outfielder they have. Who might be worth adding? What might the cost be? And why the Orioles and Guardians match up so well.
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A very little touch on the CBA, before we shift our focus to Guardians draft picks still in the big leagues. We use the Baseball-Reference Draft Finder to look at who is still around professional baseball. We look at the classes and who is still playing from the draft classes from 2006 to 2018.
We start by looking into classes while 2011 and 2016 might be the most famous, it turns out that it is the 2014 class headlined by Bradley Zimmer and Triston McKenzie which has the most players signed and drafted still in professional baseball. The least successful class is very clearly 2007 and only TJ McFarland saves it from being a bust
Now we dig into the players themselves, we talk about how money has been spent and where the Guardians have been successful. We look at the top players both signed and unsigned. The Guardians have eight active All-Stars who were draft picks can you name them all?
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Prospect rankings are coming out. We discuss what might surprise some with Keith Law of the Athletics top 100. We talk Brayan Rocchio, Jose Tena, Steve Kwan, Ty Freeman, George Valera, and more.
We continue to look at the CBA plans that both sides are presenting. We are focused on the draft today. It is clear both sides agree draft pick compensation will end. This is good for the Guardians who have lost two picks and gained just one. The other clear change is a draft lottery is coming, which is also a bonus for the Guardians.
Then we dig into the MLBPA plan for the draft, one which would massively benefit the Guardians. Over the past several years, they would have had several bonus picks, and the system also sets up to heavily help those small-market teams that are competitive every year. It is unlikely to happen, but Guardians fans should 100% want the plan the MLBPA has proposed.
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Almost daily there is an article about a Jose Ramirez trade or tweets about why he should be traded. A year ago we made the all-time Cleveland Baseball Team. A year later it is pretty easy to say that Jose Ramirez has nailed down third base on that squad. Yet how does he compare as a hitter in Guardians/Indians history? We talk about where he ranks now, where he could rank at the end of this year, and where he could be if he played out his contract. We also dig into a few spots to look at what his ranking could be if he signed an extension and played until the age of 35 in Cleveland. No matter what happens, enjoy the time we have with one of the greatest hitters in franchise history.
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More CBA talk, this time focused on the draft. It seems that draft pick compensation might go away. Since the draft process changed the Guardians have lost more picks than they have gained so while it might not seem it this might be good for the Guardians. We also talk about the fact that it does appear that a draft lottery of some type will be put into place.
The JUCO season begins tomorrow, we do another profile on a college player to know. Since we went with an Oregon State Beaver last time, this time we profile Josh Kasevich a shortstop from Oregon who is very much a Guardians type of infielder.
We end with some mailbag talk about Logan Allen the Younger, Richie Palacios, Gavin Williams, Tanner Burns, and even more.
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Cross your fingers but there seems to be some give by both sides when it comes to a new CBA. There is a lot of big talk, but both sides know the loss of games would be a big loss for baseball in general. I discuss how it is hard to be a fan right now, especially a small-market fan.
I provide my idea for a way to work on the revenue sharing issue that the players want to see change, keeping it in place but ensuring that it goes to pay players and allows for smaller market squads to keep the faces of their franchise without it crippling them in terms of payroll.
We talk about the Hall of Fame. How the voters got it wrong and how much the voting is just about who was nice, who was mean, and where did they play. It is a broken system that needs to be changed with a lot of voters needing to lose their votes.
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We start by talking about the promotion of Joe Torres to the Major League Staff. We also profile Oregon State left-handed pitcher Cooper Hjerpe. Hjerpe shows an advanced four-pitch mix and so far in college has missed bats and limited walks for the Beavers.
We start looking at the free agents who are left right now. We are looking at who are the best players left and which players might make sense for the Guardians once the lockout ends.
We continue looking at the all Free Agent Team focused on shortstop, third base, outfield, and pitching. While the starter market has been picked over there are a ton of interesting relief arms left and a few outfielders who have significant drawbacks but could still be upgrades over what the Guardians have had the past few years.
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In a very weak class of college arms, the top college pitcher Peyton Pallette of Arkansas goes down with Tommy John surgery. We talk about who might end up being the top college arm in this year's class now. In addition, how will this end up affecting Pallette’s stock?
Next up is the number two player in this draft class Jace Jung. The younger brother of Josh Jung has done it all at Texas Tech so far. His brother is one of the top prospects in baseball and his little brother I think can be even better.
The top prospect in this year’s class is Brooks Lee, who was one of my top unsigned draft picks from the 2019 class. He is the best pure hitter in the college class and is the prototypical coach's son. He destroyed the Cape and I expect he will have a massive year at Cal Poly.
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We continue to focus on the draft, as we move into the top six players on our board. The top six are loaded with bloodlines: every single player has a brother in the minors, a dad who played professional sports, or a dad who coached at a high level. We start with Arizona catcher Daniel Susac.
Next up are a pair of prep hitters, who both profile as potential middle-of-the-order center fielders with power and speed. One the son of Andruw Jones and the other the son of former NFLer Eric Green. Get to know Elijah Green and Druw Jones.
We end with a small school outfielder, who has the best chance of potentially sliding to the Guardians of any player mentioned today. Chase DeLauter has had limited opportunities in college due to Covid, but was one of the best hitters in the Cape Cod League and put up numbers in his limited chances at James Madison that one rarely sees outside of a PlayStation game.
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We talk about some of the news coming out of the Guardians in terms of the minor leagues, development, and baseball operations. We talk about how it is good to see more diversity and how the Guardians are continuing to retool as other organizations continue to raid them for coaching and scouting talent.
We continue to focus on the draft discussing a football safety who also excelled last year in the PAC 12. Along with a prep hitter, who might be the best hitter in the entire class. We also give some shout-outs to fans who continue to help contribute to the fun of the show.
We talk about Jacob Berry, one of the top players in the country, who is transferring from Arizona to LSU. We also get to talk a little about the downtown redevelopment plan which also seems to signify both Blitzer and Harris being the future majority owner in the next five years.
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I start by discussing some fun football names to know in this year's draft class, after all the National Championship just happened. I also get into the number two pitcher on my board who has a total of 238 innings pitched and is unlikely to pitch during this college season but his slider is really something.
We continue with a prep shortstop from Pennsylvania, a college outfielder from a nontraditional power in a strong conference, and my top pitcher in this year’s class. While it might be a hitter class for the ages, the pitching leaves a bit to be desired this year.
We end by looking at a catcher from Catcher University and the son of a World Series-winning GM, who has a dozen reasons why he should not produce but was one of the most complete hitters in the SEC last year as a teenager.
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Bradley Zimmer remains better than most people think, or I should say has more potential trade value than most Guardians fans think. I explain why it is that other writers often ask me about him in trades, and show the numbers that explain his perceived value.
We continue our 2022 MLB Draft rankings with players 20,19,18. This group has one college hitter, one college arm, and a prep arm. I am higher on the college bat than most, the college arm I am in line with, and the prep arm I am lower than and I explain why.
More draft talk as we dig into players 17 and 16. Dylan Lesko is likely to be my most controversial ranking. I explain why a guy who is a near consensus top ten is 16 on my board despite looking like the best prep arm in the last few classes.
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We start with some more draft rankings. I discuss a Florida State pitcher who I might be too low on and a high school pitcher I might be too high on. The Florida State arm though might be a potential Guardians target come this June.
I discuss the Cape and why it is useful and also not. I get into some top performers and again talk about a pitcher from Florida State.
In the final segment, we have a pair of high ceiling prep hitters, one the son of a former major leaguer and the other one of the strongest players in the prep ranks. What they have in common is some very high percentile ranks in terms of raw data over at Perfect Game.
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The college baseball season is nearing and you know what that means: time to talk about the draft. I start by going into some players who didn’t make my initial top 40. They might have been players who I had a high grade on since high school, they might be more famous for football now, or they might stand out for production. We talk about maybe the most interesting player in the entire draft in the first segment.
We continue going through the players in my 30s. Talking about one of the most famous players in the class, a certain Vanderbilt pitcher who you might have heard of as well as the son of a major leaguer who might make you feel old due to their son being draft-eligible already.
We continue into the 20s talking about a pitcher from Florida State who might be a target for the Guardians, the second such player in the ranks so far who fits the Guardians mold.
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We are back in the home studio, and talking baseball. After a quick update on my dad, we went into the mailbag and answered questions about trades and prospects.
We continue digging into the mailbag and answering questions about the Cleveland Guardians.
We end by looking at some interesting data from Patrick Brennan, @paintingcorner which allows us to talk about old names and also take a look at how the minor league system is doing in terms of development.
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These podcasts the next thre3 days are a little different. I had to record them while traveling due to my father being in the hospital. Instead of draft talk you get some positional reviews off the top of my head. I talk about prospect sleepers in system and who I think starts there in five years. I also talk about potential outside upgrades for 2022. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These podcasts the next two days are a little different. I had to record them while traveling due to my father being in the hospital. Instead of draft talk you get some positional reviews off the top of my head. I talk about prospect sleepers in system and who I think starts there in five years. I also talk about potential outside upgrades for 2022. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These podcasts the next two days are a little different. I had to record them while traveling due to my father being in the hospital. Instead of draft talk you get some positional reviews off the top of my head. I talk about prospect sleepers in system and who I think starts there in five years. I also talk about potential outside upgrades for 2022. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked on Guardians fans, we broke the top 50 baseball podcasts and made the top ten baseball podcasts on the network so stop and take a second to pat yourself on the back. We talk about how the offseason will look for the podcast and discuss how next week I am releasing my initial draft list for 2022.
We get into the new potential minority owner. There is a lot of conjecture and reporting but nothing that is concrete as of yet. We talk about David Blitzer and the Harris and Blitzer sports and entertainment group in general.
I explain my general feel for Blitzer as a potential future owner of the Guardians. Before pointing out who in free agency might be an ideal target if new money does mean a little more license to spend in free agency.
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This show starts out seeming like an episode of Locked on Marlins. We take a look at the team in general and explain who they have and where they have depth that might make them a team that the Guardians look to trade with.
We focus on the Michael Conforto rumor, and the outfielders for the Marlins currently. They signed my least favorite free-agent deal with Avisail Garcia, but that might not stop them from signing Conforto. We focus on Jesus Sanchez, Brian Anderson, and Bryan De La Cruz in this segment.
In our final segment, we focus on top prospects JJ Bleday and Peyton Burdick, along with often hurt but highly productive Garrett Cooper. I explain why I would love to see a Burdick and Cooper deal, along with a potential deal that could make sense.
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I explain the lack of show on Friday and why there is a Sunday makeup. We then get into some Rule 5 chatter using the piece on the Athletic which highlights players. I talk about who is interesting and who might make sense for the Guardians if they opened a 40 man spot via trade.
After discussing the American League players of note we then focus on National League players including the pitcher and hitter that are the most interesting players in the Rule 5 for me.
Andres Melendez passed away on December 16, at the age of 20. He was acquired for Mark Mathias two years ago. He had a strong year at Lynchburg and was an ascending prospect in the Guardians system.
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Eno Sarris has a great article on the Athletic about Stuff+, we talk about old friends and current Guardians who made the ranks. We also discuss the lockout news of the day and how it might be a while before either side even begins talking to each other.
We continue looking at the Sarris piece which has two current Guardians who made it along with many old friends, and one recent free agent.
All mailbag for segment three I talk about shortstops, outfielders, and more.
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We thank those who left us new Itunes reviews. We are up to 91, so close to 100. Then we talk about the future of the show. Don’t get worried I am staying the host, but there might soon be some new ways to follow the show.
The Guardians sent out a press release about Spring Training. We read it and talk about the high level of optimism that comes from this release. We also talk about why it all had to be phrased this way.
I talk about the Guardians and the draft. I talked with a fan online and used this to explain what the Guardians are targeting and why they are doing that now after a few years of going for ceiling and upside.
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The 1976 draft was an oddity, it had five Ohio high school players taken in the first round. One by the Guardians, one who was drafted by the Guardians, and one who would be one of the better first basemen in the National League.
We focus on the day two picks, and while the Guardians didn’t find any success in the top ten rounds many teams did. Players like Alan Trammell, Ozzie Smith, Wade Boggs, Jack Morris, and Ricky Henderson among others make this a great draft for the Tigers in particular.
We end with the greatest 18th round pick in franchise history. A player I wish the Guardians had now, and an underrated performer in general. Ron Hassey gets his time to shine.
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The Zips projection system came out and we talked about what both it and Steamer project out for the Guardians offense. We go through the projected names and the ones who might surprise.
Next up is the arms for the Guardians. We also preview a podcast later this week where we dig into a draft that had FIVE Ohio high school players drafted in the first 24 picks. The big focus is on the steamer and Zips projections and why both systems seem to be down on Aaron Civale.
We discuss what the biggest needs are for the Guardians before we dig into a trade idea for the Yankees that could really change the outlook for the Guardian's offense.
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We finish off the why prospects fail series with a pair of players who still have a chance to turn things around. We lead off with Clint Frazier who has actually performed well in the majors but has struggled with defense, health, consistency, and chances.
Next, we look at Francisco Mejia, and why his contact-only profile is something that I have never trusted. I explain why it is that guys like him and Ty Freeman I tend to be lower on than most. Mejia’s defense along with having a single offensive tool has been why he has not been able to break through while playing the weakest position in baseball.
Old friend alerts as several players are signing in the KBO, who have been extremely aggressive in terms of targeting American talent with major league experience. Adam Plutko and Yasiel Puig are the two newest names to sign in Korea.
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The MILB Rule 5 draft has occurred and the Guardians were busy. Before we focus on their selections we talk about the draft in general. We were the big names, and the surprising players to find a new home on Wednesday.
The Guardians added a pair of pitchers in Eric Sabrowski from the Padres and Brett Daniels from the Astros. Both of them look like potential relief options for the Guardians in future years. Find out more about the two newest Guardians.
Dakody Clemmer was taken from the Guardians by the Nationals. He will join former Guardians executive John Mirabelli with the Nationals. One has to assume Mirabelli had some input when it came to adding Clemmer to the Nationals minors.
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We continue to look at why it was that top prospects did not find success in the big leagues. We lead off with a big bat in Nick Weglarz who also begins a theme for this episode injuries. The Big Canadian moved quickly, but got slowed due to injury and then never got the chance he likely deserved.
Next up is a pair of similar arms with huge potential that had even bigger injury issues. Jason Knapp and Brady Aiken were about a decade apart in terms of when they were let go, but the two arms have a lot in common in terms of how long they pitched, innings pitched, and what went wrong.
We end with a look back at Alex White, who the Indians turned into Ubaldo Jimenez. I explain a crazy theory I had at the time on White. It is interesting that now it would be very clear about White’s chances at MLB success. Yet a decade ago the same numbers were not looked at as much. It is easy to see how ERA fails why strikeout data is so much more valued when one looks at White.
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I asked the fans to help us crack the top 100 baseball podcast, and we are up to 57th. I thank all the listeners and read our most recent review. We discuss the Minor League Part of the Rule 5 draft as it will happen on Wednesday. Last year the Guardians did select a player (Chris Roller), so it bears watching as they might select a player again this year.
We continue our series looking at why top prospects have failed to become regular starters in the big leagues. We look at two first basemen both drafted in 2007 that failed to make an impact in Beau Mills and Matt LaPorte.
We come back and look at another first-rounder from 2007 in Nick Hagadone who also didn’t live up to expectations and explain what went wrong with a big lefty who seemed as safe as they come when he was acquired from the Red Sox. He seemed to have the floor of an elite reliever.
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We explain why it is that some players are signing minor league deals right now. Even with the Lock-Out, we might see some deals occur with the Guardians. We also talk about some of the news around the league with minor league signings, rumors, and players signing overseas.
We do some bad twitter takes. This past weekend I took a break from Twitter and returned to over 100 tweets, while I didn't get into them all. I explain why I think the Guardians have amazing minor league depth and very questionable major league depth. I also talk about the horrible New York trade that made the rounds last week and explain why it is even worse than you think.
We discuss the Hall of Fame as former Cleveland Baseball player Minnie Minoso was added. I did a whole show on him last winter, but we revisit how he is the player involved in more bad trades for the Cleveland Baseball Team than anyone else. We go into all the candidates who were added and why I agree with the majority of them.
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We talk a little about the bad timing of the Guardians rebrand right before the Lock-Out. Then we talk a little about how both sides need to figure things out because at the end of the day the fans will end up blaming both sides if the Lock Out goes long. Baseball is not in a position to have a work stoppage and both sides need to find a compromise that leaves them both unhappy as most Americans aren't going to feel bad for billionaires or millionaires.
Doing another draft class review. We focus on the 1980 draft, the draft full of future coaches and executives but not as many good baseball players. The Indians picking 10th took the second-best first-rounder in the class, but he sadly never played for the organization and yet ranks in the top 10 best first-rounders in franchise history. In the second round, their pick was lost and the White Sox drafted a future college football coach.
The Indians would draft a pair of All-Stars after the opening rounds, unfortunately, they would not sign either player. Instead, it is Mike Jefcoat taking in the 13th round who is this draft class’s second player followed by 29th rounder Jack Fimple. Listen in to hear who got away.
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The Guardians have added Enyel De Los Santos. He might not be the biggest name, but there is a very good chance he helps the Guardians as a reliever this year. We talk about why one could expect growth for him and better outcomes in general. We also talk about how the previously discussed idea of a salary floor is unlikely to happen.
The Guardians front office lost two members that had been with the organization for more than 20 years. Dan Poplin to the Royals and John Mirabelli to the Nationals. We explain why Mirabelli in particular makes a ton of sense for a Nationals organization that has not had much success with player development over the past few years.
Then we dive into the last free agent signings that will likely happen for a few months. We recorded right through the beginning of the Lock-Out. Even up to the last few moments the pitching market stayed extremely busy and dominated the day's action.
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The non-tender deadline has passed. We focus on Taylor Clarke of the Diamondbacks and Richard Rodriguez of the Braves in the first segment. Both are pitchers with sparkling control, who very much could fit with the Indians and what they look for. I explain in depth why both could make sense for the Guardians. I also defend backup outfielder Bradley Zimmer and explain why he is still on the roster. Believe it or not, he has trade value due to elite defensive numbers and physical tools.
We go through the rest of the league but it is the Padres three arms Jose Castillo, Matt Strahm, and Trey Wingenter that stand out from the crowd. They have all had injury issues, but have all shown effectiveness in the big leagues and all have missed bats. Especially if they would consider a non roster invite to camp they would all be potential additions to a Guardians bullpen which might be the third biggest need on the team.
It was a busy day for old friends. Three former Guardians signed with new clubs, a pair with the Cubs who have Carter Hawkins formerly of the Guardians. Another was traded right before the non-tender deadline and I really wish the Guardians could have figured out how to have brought Joey Wendle home.
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We pull from WKYC’s article on the Cleveland City Councils' vote on the Cleveland Guardians renovations. We discuss why I am always a bit nervous about cities providing support to sports franchises. Yet why in this case this might be as good as it gets in terms of city support and them trying to base it all off of Guardians revenue streams.
Free Agency has been well like NBA and NFL free agency. The starters and the outfielders have been signing left and right. We talk about it all, and how it affects the Guardians. We also explain why it is unlikely the Guardians will be active but why that is not a bad thing.
We look at a group of players whose teams have waived or might waive to see if anyone could help the Guardians. We talk about the free-agent market and the big signings of the day. We discuss who is left among the starters and outfielders, a pair of groups that are highly picked over. Last we look at who could slide in free agency that the Guardians might jump on once the CBA is figured out.
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Free Agency has been a mile a minute for once, we talk about the big deals. We look at the starter market and even break news on the podcast. We also look back at our old friends, the Mets who have a surplus of bats.
We talk about Jeff McNeill some more, and still struggle to find a deal between the Indians and Mets that make sense. After their recent free agency splurge could Dom Smith, JD Davis, or Jeff McNeill be on the block. We also focus on a free agent market which is overpaying for outfielders and what that means for the Guardians.
We talk about the middle infielder market. A big domino in Marcus Semien fell, and the Mariners traded for Adam Frazier. We talk about where the Blue Jays stand and how they could be a trade candidate for the Guardians.
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The Guardians had Kyle Nelson claimed by the Diamondbacks and Scott Moss by the Phillies. We explain why these claims happened, and what the upside for those players are. We also dig into why I am a bit surprised no one claimed Daniel Johnson.
Since the Guardians lost Kyle Nelson we look at the 2017 MLB Draft. The Guardians did not have a first-rounder after signing Edwin Encarnacion. In my Shadow Draft, I had them select Trevor Stephan with the top pick, so I explain why that was the right move and look at what signing Edwin cost them.
We look at picks from rounds three through 10 comparing players selected and then talk a bit about the day three picks like Kyle Nelson that worked out for the Guardians.
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We start the show with a talk about why money will likely be tighter than most think when it comes to the offseason. We focus on no new minority ownership, problems with the TV contract, and ownership that is looking to sell more of the team.
We talk about the All MLB Teams, and why it was a joke that Jose Ramirez wasn’t the top third baseman or even on the second team. If one looks at fWAR the gap between JRAM and the second place Rafael Devers is 1.6 that is larger than the gap between Devers and the 10th place third baseman Jeimer Candelario. The outcome may be due to experts or maybe due to fans ending up with a joke of a result.
It is time for a trip around baseball checking out news and old friend alerts.
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1) Doug Jones passed away on Monday. He is one of the most underappreciated players in Guardians/Indian's history. I put him on the All-Time Guardians/Indians team a year ago. With his passing, we do an overview of what was one heck of an interesting career. From Jones not sticking until age 30 to learning his changeup grip from the Duke from Major League.
2) We go in-depth on Jones's time with the Guardians/Indians and his place in the record books. We point out where he is all time and how he compares to other greats. We show how Jones and his changeup in many ways was Mariano Rivera and his cutter before Mariano even if he was not quite at that same level.
3) We end with a look at the three moves the Guardians made on Monday. The Guardians signed Sandy Leon to a minor league deal. They traded Harold Ramirez to the Cubs for cash. They also traded JC Mejia to the Brewers for cash or a player to be named later. I explain why the trade was worded that way, and who I think the player the Indians might acquire could be.
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1) We know who is finally protected for the Rule 5 draft. We talk about the players who were let go and why.
2) We dig into Tobias Myers who the Indians traded for. They choose to acquire him rather than protect their players. We explain why Cleveland is the perfect landing spot for him.
3) We talk about a surprise prospect who was left unprotected who once was a Guardian, not who you are thinking about. Then we dig into all the players who were protected by the Indians and who can help them next year.
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1) Jose Ramirez finished 6th in the MVP voting. He should not have won the award. If you failed to include him in the top 10 then you don't get baseball.
2) Minor League Roster additions must be made by 6 PM Friday any player who is eligible for the Rule 5 and not added could be lost. We talk about the players who could be taken off and the slam dunks to be added.
3) We continue to focus on the players who could end up being added. We also focus on the names you don't need to worry about or are very unlikely to be added. Even if you might be reading the opposite out there.
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1) Taking a look at the news around the league, and why I would be nervous about signing Justin Verlander.
2) We take a look into a draft that got the Indians three future big league lefties in Jeremy Sowers, Scott Lewis, and Tony Sipp. We dig into the early picks and top players in a class more known for its oddities than its star power.
3) We focus on day three, where the Indians did their best drafting finding a future 11-year vet and a pair of backup catchers.
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1) The final hurdle has been crossed for the Guardians. Once you can buy the gear, we will rebrand the podcast as well. We get into why this got fixed so suddenly and why everyone agreed to get a deal done.
2) Next is the Athletic article from Monday, which went in-depth on the ownership possibilities for the Indians and why everyone might not want to assume new money, and more payroll is incoming. We also talked about some league news of the day.
3) Brian Barton and Trevor Crowe are a pair of outfielders who had very different paths to the big leagues, but both failed to establish themselves. We focus on the why.
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1) A lot has happened around the league. We look at the Rays making a pair of trades including former Indians prospect Louis Head. We look at the Tiger's big free-agent signing. We also talk about the Mets GM decision and more in the first segment on the show.
2) Emmanuel Clase finished fifth in the rookie of the year. While he should not have won the award. We get into why he could have been higher and the race in general.
3) Continuing our look at why prospects failed and why we dig into Ohio kid Brad Snyder and big-name prospect Andy Marte.
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1) We talk about the Silver Slugger, and how Jose should have won the award but it is not a massive deal that he lost. Devers was deserving even if he was more deserving of second place.
2) We play a game of shortstop musical chairs to try and figure out where a potential landing spot for Amed Rosario might be if the Indians decide to move on.
3) Continuing to look at why prospects failed going through former top 100 prospects from the Indians. Why were these players not able to become regular major league players?
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1) News is sparse around baseball. I talk about Franmil in the outfield, then discuss how I am taking an idea from a listener and digging into which top prospects have failed and why starting with the year 2000.
2) Alex Escobar was the center of the Roberto Alomar deal and should have been successful. Why wasn't he? Corey Smith, another first-rounder on this list who failed to produce. We talk about why.
3) We are just getting started looking at the injury cases of Michael Aubrey and Adam Miller, along with the curious case of Jake Dittler.
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1) Jose Tena is lighting the Arizona Fall League on fire, but how important is that really, and how much does it mean. We look back to 2019 and talk about why one should be excited but not too excited. We also talk about more possible Cubs trades.
2) Oscar Gonzales signs an extension, but what does that mean for a minor league player? Why Mercado and Zimmer are more valuable than you think.
3) We dig into all the fall league performers and about what can be learned from limited data.
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1) A free agent has signed, so we talk about why I thought Andrew Heaney might have been a fit for the Indians. We also talk about the MLB trade rumors top 50 free agents and the one player, Mark Canha, projected to sign with the Indians.
2) Looking at the free-agent class, made me think about the 2013 draft. Which has a lot of players who are now free agents. We look at the last time the Indians picked in the top five. It is one of just three times the Indians have had a top-five pick in the last 28 years. It was also the last time the Indians signed a fee agent and cost themselves draft picks.
3) This draft was not the strongest but did have the greatest selections occur on day three. We focus on late day two and day three in general in what turned out to be a rather poor draft for the Indians.
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1) Chris Valaika is the Indians new hitting coach, and I love it. We talk about his own history and how it overlaps with current Indians. Along with the success the Cubs had with hitters this past year, and how this cements an Ian Happ deal needs to happen tomorrow.
2) The Indians let go of Nick Wittgren, Roberto Perez, Francisco Perez, and Cam Hill. We talk about where the roster is currently and what this all means.
3) We take a quick look at the qualifying offers and how they could end up affecting the Indians draft position.
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We talk with Javi about the most recent addition to the Padres Ruben Niebla. We had some fun telling stories about my time covering the minors and how it was that so often I heard Ruben Niebla's name came up when pitchers talked about their craft. We talk about how the Padres have been a wasteland of pitching development. Why it is that Ruben Niebla might be the biggest addition the Padres make. Then we talk about the Clevinger trade again. I focus on why it has turned into such a great deal for the Indians and why it has been one Padres fans are already ruing. Javi and I both have some fun and laughs after what has been a rough year for both fan bases.
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1) We already have our first postseason trade. The Tigers are a better team and got an elite defender to handle their young staff and didn't have to give up much. Then we look at Andrew McCutchen to see if he would be worth the Indians time.
2) Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor do not get along, while that makes him a liability in New York it might make him perfect for Cleveland. We focus on the unhappy infielder and what he might cost.
3) We continue in this line of thought on McNeil and bring up what the trade could look like, and what the lineup could end up being. We also talk a little Rule 5 at the end. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We talk about why I am hoping the Astros lose. I also talk about tomorrow's show, a cross-over with Locked On Padres.
2) We talk about the first round of the 2012 class that saw the Indians draft Tyler Naquin. It also saw a pitcher from Solon taken by the Blue Jays. Along with several big names like Corey Seager, Matt Olson, Jesse Winkler, Jose Berrios, and many others after the Indians selection.
3) The Indians used a different approach for this class. We talk about how every big-name signing didn't work out. Instead, it turns out the senior signs are what made this class solid.
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The fans are taking over in this all mailbag edition of the show 1) We dig into Richie Palacios some more. We talk about Ruben Niebla. Also, Matt Olson would be awesome but is unlikely.
2) Pitching is not quite a renewable asset, and we focus on why I am not a fan of trading pitchers in general. We also look at the Blue Jays for potential outfield help. I wonder if they might be an answer for the catcher situation.
3) We focus on the Mariners. Could they make sense for a trade with the Indians? The question focuses on Jose Ramirez. Yet, I wonder if there is a lesser trade for Amed Rosario that might make more sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We talk about why I think a labor stoppage is unlikely. In addition, baseball is in a situation where both sides have to know the sport's current condition.
2) Mailbag talking about first basemen and pitching prospects
3) More mailbag where I talk about more pitching prospects and discuss a potential trade with the Angels.
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1) Trip around the majors talking about Luke Voit who the Yankees might not offer arbitration to. We talk about Jake Bauers, who was waived by Seattle. Then talk about how Toronto has a bit of a bad look right now by not letting Mark Shapiro interview for the Mets before I give my pitch on why I should be the GM of the Mets. We also crown the worst owner in baseball, and they are not in Cleveland and it is not close.
2) We talk about arbitration projections for the Indians and how this might affect the roster more than many other stats or things we look at.
3) Gold Glove finalists are announced, and two play for the Cleveland Baseball Team. We talk about where they rank among the other finalists. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We talk about lawsuits and why it is pretty clear that the one against the Guardians name has a 0% chance of stopping or slowing down the renaming plans.
2) It is official that Ruben Niebla is going back home to the San Diego area and every deep system Indians fan is heartbroken. We also discuss how there are likely to be more coaches, scouts, and coordinators on their way to other locals.
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1) Long-term extensions with teams and players going deep into their 30s never work out, but I am still all for resigning Jose Ramirez. I go deep on why his desire to stay in Cleveland is more believable than with Francisco Lindor stating the same thing. I talk about why Jose might want to stay and how we all have to accept that if we are happy now we can't complain when the natural aging curve happens. 2) The 1991 draft was the last Hank Peters draft. He was GM for four years and had three of the best drafts in the history of the Indians. We look at the best late-round picks and some interesting numbers from the class. Along with the draft in general it went 94 rounds, and one of the teams drafting in the 94th round ended up with a net negative WAR for the draft with their top pick being future Indians reliever Alvin Morman. 3) We dig into the most successful first-rounder in team history and show how the Indians utterly dominated the 1991 draft. Since Jose Ramirez is the Indians best pure hitter since Manny Ramirez it only makes sense to talk about his draft class. The Indians drafted one of the top 5 players by bWAR in five of the first seven rounds in what turned out to be a very strong class. We also try to figure out if Damian Jackson signed or not as a 44th rounder.
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1) The Indians traded future NLCS MVP to the Braves in July for basically cash savings. We discussed why this was still the right move. Also, while there are reasons people can be upset with the Dolans ownership. The Rosario situation is not one at all.
2) Ruben Niebla looks like he is leaving from the Indians to the Padres. We will explain why this is likely the worst news of the offseason. Why bringing back Terry Francona might have cost the Indians their pitching pipeline.
3) Silver Slugger Finalists are announced. One last sleeper to talk about. A deeper look into my sleepers and how I came up with the list.
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1) Discuss Eddie Rosario and how despite having a terrible time in Cleveland, he will make more money in 2022. We also talk about some other old friends Sam Haggerty and James Hoyt. Haggerty the second most successful draft pick from 2015 and Hoyt who the Indians gambled on and got nothing for. Yet we explain why it was the right move.
2) We look at a few more players who were let go before I spend some time on the player who is the most interesting free agent in terms of the Indians, Seiya Suzuki. I explain why I would love to see the Indians be active in the International Market for the first time maybe ever? Masa Kobayashi doesn't count.
3) We talk about some sleepers and get into one Miguel Vargas. He might be the most interesting name on the list and could make a lot of sense as an Indians target.
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1) Many old Friend alerts from around the league. From Carrasco to Marshall to Luplow to Guilmet. I also dig into some interesting players who have been designated for assignment recently in Tommy Doyle and Franchy Cordero.
2) Discussing Yency Almonte and why his splits show that he could help a team. We talk about the completion of the Danny Duffy trade as the player to be named later is an Ohio kid and former Kent State pitcher.
3) More stat sleepers talk as we dig into the players who could help the Indians as we attempt to find the next Mark Canha or Casey Blake. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Talking about the baseball playoffs and how Eddie Rosario has gone from hot trash to hot bat.
2) Mailbag has arrived, and it is rule 5 and Richie Palacios heavy.
3) More sleepers to know: Oakland 3B/C, Boston 1B, Catcher from Tampa, and many more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Keith Law has talked about a bunch of Indians prospects recently. We talk about the names and who it is clear he thinks the Indians should add to the 40-man. We also talk about Nick Plummer, a player I was very high on in his draft year, who has had a dramatic comeback and might be a player for the Indians to consider.
2) Minor league players get housing. It is long, overdue, and just smart. We talk about other things that would make the minors more successful for teams. We also dig into the money of it all to explain why I think the payroll next year will be closer to 70 million than 90 million.
3) History around this data is sparse and sad. From 1901 to 1993 the Indians had 46 seasons over 500, 45 under, and two at five hundred. We talk a bit about futility including the terrible 70s and 80s.
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1) First segment, why it is unlikely that Nolan Jones or Ty Freeman get traded this offseason. We talk about the players we would hate to see go but also understand to get someone you got to trade someone.
2) Time to review the 1981 MLB draft, the Indians drafted George Alpert who after three years of struggles with the Indians. He would switch to football to play wide receiver at Penn State. It was an odd draft with the two picks coming from nontraditional programs and future Indians Joe Carter arguably the biggest name in round one. The biggest name in the class is a future Hall of Famer who was a basketball recruit to a small school.
3) While the Indians struck out in round one. They drafted a player in the second round who has the fourth highest bWAR of all-time among second-round picks. Neal Heaton was the star of the class. We get into him and others while also digging into other famous names.
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1) We talk about some news of the day including the firing of one of the most successful managers in baseball over the last three years.
2) Time to talk about George Hendrick, one of the players the Indians got for Ray Fosse. He is a true original who still works for the Rays. He defended one of the first female journalists covering baseball in the 70s, the first player to wear his pant legs down to his ankle, and the first to hit 100 home runs in both leagues. This is just the beginning of the story for a fascinating figure from the 70s.
3) We talk about potential baseball sleeper Drew Ellis and his fellow Dbacks prospect Alek Thomas who I thought for sure was on his way to the Indians back in 2018.
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1) We talked about it yesterday and today it happened. The New Cubs GM is Carter Hawkins. We talk about the Indian's love for backup Vandy catchers turned baseball personnel. Why this might make a trade with the Cubs, who are a perfect match for 40 man depth, extremely likely. 2) Time to consider the trades that could occur with a new GM who knows the Indians system so well. Ian Happ and Wilson Contreras are obvious but Rowan Wick and Justin Steele might be just as good for many reasons. 3) Ray Fosse was the first draft pick in Indians history and is still one of the ten best first-rounders in franchise history. He is also one of the big WHAT If's in franchise history due to Pete Rose being a jerk and medical science not being what it is today. Fosse might also be the toughest player in Indian's history. He dealt with chronic pain from age 24 on, and then valiantly fought cancer for 16 YEARS. Let's celebrate one of the best to ever play the catcher position for the Indians.
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1) Time to dive into rookie rankings and see how the Indians stood out according to MLB. We also talk about the first base situation. It has already been a discussion point for many a site this offseason.
2) I dig into the upper minors numbers trying to find the next sleeper who could help the Indians. We talk about a Scouting story involving Jose Miranda of the Twins and discuss a pair of Mets prospects.
3) Cooper Hummel is the first of my deep sleepers to consider for the Indians. I look at the data and discuss how they could find the next Mark Canha type of hitter and why Hummel might surprise people.
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1) The Cubs have four candidates for their next General Manager and two of them currently work for the Indians. I talk about who I would hate to see go, even if it would be the right call. 2) We then discuss who might be trade candidates from the Cubs if the new General Manager comes from Cleveland and would like to add some prospects they know very well. 3) Yesterday was the anniversary of the Indian's last World Series win, and today is the anniversary of the first way back in 1920. We also talk about the eliminated Rays who prove the Indian's front office is right. You just need to make the postseason, and once you do anything can happen.
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1) According to reports, the Blue Jays tried to trade for Jose Ramirez. We talk about how it could have happened and how it really appears to be an unlikely situation now.
2) People keep asking me about Jhonkensy Noel. They are very worried about losing him. I dig into 10 years of Rule 5 data to prove there is almost no chance he gets taken.
3) On this day in history, the Indians destroyed the Boston Braves and got Destroyed by the Boston Red Sox. We also spend time on a trade where the Indians netted a Hall of Famer from the Yankees and both teams ended up winning. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Ty Van Burkleo is out as hitting coach. He was the longest-tenured-hitting coach in baseball. We dig into why I think it happened and why it will be a good move for the Indians moving forward.
2) The Indians minor leagues released nine players. We talk about the other eight names a day after focusing on Brady Aiken including a 28-year-old rookie.
3) We discuss why the Indians made the choices they did for the Arizona Fall League. We talk about why Pinto is no lemon and a player to watch. We also discuss who is there for reps, as a reward, and to prove they should be added to the 40-man.
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1) What If Brady Aiken had signed with the Astros? After the news of his release, we dig into why this question is something to consider and how it is that Aiken might have had the largest effect on pro baseball outcomes of any player who never made it to the high minors.
2) All of a sudden no Alex Bregman or Justin Verlander on the Astros and Walker Buehler to the Indians, let me explain how.
3) Next time to go in-depth on how this changes the 2018 postseason against the Astros. We discuss if they beat the Indians, and do those Astros even make the postseason in this situation.
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1) We talk about former prospect Connor Graham and then spent some time on the 2007 draft, which had many future Indians on it even if the Indian's own draft was one to forget. We also dig into Eli Morgan and the bullpen as we figure out this time for next year. 2) We dig into Nick Sandlin and Trevor Stephan, one of which can never seem to stay healthy but might have been the Indian's second-best reliever this year, the other is Trevor Stephan. 3) We talk about the history of the 5th and 6th of October including playoff wins and how Len Baker trades were always good for the Indians. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We discuss the draft order a little more and explain how compensation picks occur and how this might have a big effect on the Indian's draft pool for 2022.
2) Time to dive into the Indian's offense, which was often offensive. We talk about the needs for next year and ask the listeners if they agree the list in terms of offense should go catcher, rightfield, then first base.
3) We talk about the main five starters for this team going forward and the closer discussing what I think will happen and how they performed for the team this past year. I also talk about how I would not trade any starter. Yet who I would trade if I had to might surprise you.
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On this special Locked On MLB teaser episode, Sully and Jeff Carr (Locked On Reds) take you through the Locked On MLB Playoff Power Rankings as voted on by Locked On’s local roster of MLB hosts. They make their predictions for the postseason and who will square off in the World Series, and offer thoughts on where they agree and disagree with consensus. Then, they’re joined by Stacey Gotsulias (Locked On Yankees) and Jason Mastrodonato (Locked On Red Sox) stop by to preview the American League Wild Card Game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.
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1) We open with a yearly tradition. The baseball season is done. So I post my WAY TOO EARLY Mock draft for all teams that have been eliminated. We got over three names for the Indians and why I settled on the player I did. We also talk about the 16th pick. A pick the Indians have never had before in their draft history.
2) We take apart the Friday and Saturday games of the Indian's final series of 2021 and the final series ever for the team with the moniker the Indians. We talk about the good, bad, and ugly while facing a team that has mostly had all ugly this year, the Texas Rangers.
3) We talk about the Cleveland Indians one last time before they become the Guardians. We dig into a brilliant win and going out on that win.
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1) We talk about the loss on Wednesday, then dig into the Baseball Savant data to explain what the issue with Wittgren and Plesac has been this year. Also, I dig into why Justin Garza could be a DFA candidate.
2) Next, we look at Shane Bieber's final start and look at a trio of players who played well but are all on the chopping block for next year in Mercado, Allen, and Hentges.
3) Lastly, we talk about the 40 man, and show how it is the Indians could add 11 players once the season ends and still have flexibility.
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1) The plan was to discuss the game, but instead I explain why the starting pitching that Indians have had in the last decade should be viewed as truly special and should be viewed like we few the 90s Indians for offense.
2) We dive into the loss to KC. This was a weird game where the Indians got out early then managed to fall to the Royals. We talk about the good, bad, and ugly of this loss.
3) We talk about my Indians Shadow draft for 2021, the first time I have talked about the players I have chosen this year.
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1) Four times in the history of baseball a brother has homered off a brother. Three of those four times involved the Indians. The fourth involved a pair of Ohio-born brothers one would end up playing for the Indians. We dig into the win that produced this fun information.
2) We talk about the return of Shane Bieber. It was his first since the 13th of June, and it was great to see even in a tough loss.
3) We talk about the Saturday and Sunday games before taking some twitter questions about potential outfielders for next year for the Indians. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We talk about the first game in the series. The White Sox will make the postseason for the second year in a row for the first time in franchise history. I also discuss why I don't mind the White Sox winning the central.
2) Then we talk about a happier game diving deep into game two.
3) We discuss why it stinks to be an American League Wild Card team and an old friend who is going to be helping a division rival.
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1) We talk about the rainout and rescheduling. We talk about the impending promotion of Shane Bieber and why I seem to like the rotation more than the National crowd.
2) We dig into the White Sox series. First, we discuss how they hurt themselves at the deadline. Then it is time to dig into the position by position matchup for the White Sox and Indians.
3) Then we shift to the pitching matchups and bullpen in this series and dig into how it is sometimes better to be lucky than good when it comes to signings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON. NetSuite NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program only for those ready to switch today! Head to NetSuite.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We discuss why the minor league moves before the postseason are important. Then we dig into the Indian's win.
2) We dig into two deeper prospects to know in Micah Pries and Tim Herrin. They were added to the Rubberduck's postseason roster for a reason. So we talk about why these former day-three prospects are making a name for themselves.
3) Lastly, we dig into the Rubberducks postseason win, which was highlighted by Peyton Battenfield's stellar pitching performance.
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1) Discuss the promotion of Anthony Gose and why I think it was more a reward for a job well done and less about his future with the team. I also talk a little 40 man as well.
2) Discussing the doubleheader losses, some records, and draft talk. We also talk about why this should not be viewed as a disappointing season.
3) Preview the next two Royals games, and talk about the Players of the week awards in the minors and the majors. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON. NetSuite NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program only for those ready to switch today! Head to NetSuite.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We talk about the Yankee's struggles, and the Indian's lack of anything in game one of the weekend series.
2) We talk about Saturday's game. We also ask the listeners who in the pen do they trust and hope to see for next year. While also digging into the issues with reliever development.
3) We dive into the decimation of Gerrit Cole and also talk about Shane Bieber's first start in three months.
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1) We often get asked about Jesse Winker. So we explain why even though he gets talked about with the other young top outfielders in the game. He might not make as much sense to the Indians.
2) We discuss the Fangraphs piece on the players with top trade value. I discuss my areas of disagreement and also the Indians listed in the top 50.
3) We end with a preview of the upcoming series against the New York Yankees.
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1) Indians finally win a series against the Twins. We talk about the game, top performers, and draft position standings.
2) We talk about the overall state of outfielders in the majors. Then discuss some other players that people have asked me about the Indians acquiring.
3) More potential names to discuss for the Indians when it comes to the outfield puzzle for next year, and one arm I would love to see them acquire. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON. NetSuite NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program only for those ready to switch today! Head to NetSuite.com/LockedOn StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) The Indians played two and managed to split the doubleheader. We dig into these games talking about what and who stood out.
2) We get into Shane Bieber's first start in three months, which he made for the Clippers as well as some rookie of the year talk.
3) I dig into the one player I would love to see the Indian acquire this offseason. I also make a case about how they should follow the Brewers model as they are similar teams in terms of development.
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1) We talk about the Jim Bowden trade piece and how it got me thinking about a Yankees trade.
2) We take some ideas from the listeners for the show starting with the internal options for the Indians outfield looking at Columbus and the Majors trying to find options.
3) We continue with the Fancast, talking about the Indians pitching prospects in the upper minors and what I project the lineup and rotation to be in July of 2022. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON. NetSuite NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program only for those ready to switch today! Head to NetSuite.com/LockedOn StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We talk about an embarrassing weekend for everyone tied to the Indians. They were no-hit for 18 straight innings, played a weird game Friday, and just looked overmatched. We dig into the first two games in segment one.
2) We dig into the third game and also just how bad the past few weeks have been for the Indians. We talk a little about Bryan Shaw and how things have changed for him over the year.
3) We end with a look at the offense. Who are core pieces? Who should get more chances? And where should they look to upgrade over the summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 The Indians finally beat the Twins and get back to .500. We dig into the game, the performances, and again marvel at how good the Mike Clevinger trade looks a year later.
2 We got over to Baseball Savant and discuss hitter data, trying to find out who can help next year and who has excelled. We then talk about Jose Ramirez's place in Indian's history. If he stayed until the end of his contract he would be a top 10 player in franchise history.
3 We preview the upcoming weekend series against the NL Central leading Brewers.
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1 Indians nearly get a perfect game thrown against them. We dig into the game and then shift to draft position as the Indians are up to the 13th overall pick right now. Which also happens to be the pick for the greatest first-rounder in team history.
2 We talk about Brayan Rocchio and a quote I got from a person connected to a team about him. We talk about hits and misses with evaluations. In addition, we dig into the Indian's first-round history including how Bradley Zimmer is the 16th best first-rounder in team history already.
3 We have more fun with similarity scores when it comes to the Indians and their hitters this year. We find out those scores are very bullish on one Indian in particular.
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1 The Indians have dropped two to the Twins, we dig in and talk about the losses. In addition, we also get to discuss how the 2021 Indians set an all-time record for offensive achievement this year.
2 We talk about some Indian's history from this date in the past including a division crown and a record broken.
3 We use the similarity scores on baseball-reference as a fun way to look at and discuss Indians players on the roster.
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1) We dig into the weird numbers. The Indians have tied the franchise record for consecutive games with a home run, and Plesac just tied Civale for the team lead in wins even though Civale has not pitched in two months. We dig into the heartbreaking losses to start the show.
2) We talk about what went right in the win. Then we discuss the wild card race and how it looks in both leagues.
3) We preview the Twins series.
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1 Indians sweep the Royals. We dig into the game and the overall performance. I make a case for being the next GM of the Mets, who right now have a worse record than the Indians.
2 We dig into some minor leaguer promotions, and top performers that stood out. Bryan Lavastida stands out for his rise from high A to AAA.
3 Indians face the Red Sox this weekend, and we dig into the matchup and why I think this could be a rough weekend for the surging Indians.
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1 We talk about some history of host Jeff Ellis and the 2009 draft as it relates to some tweets from today. We also dig into the game from Tuesday and take a minute to appreciate Myles Straw and the excellence of the Indian's front office.
2 We discuss the expansion piece over on The Athletic, a fun idea. We debate who to protect and who makes the most sense to leave off. I declare my candidacy for the Rockies GM job. Then we talk about how Logan Allen could be a valuable trade chip and why.
3 We dive into a tied game in progress and talk about Logan Allen, Yu Chang, and more.
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1 We look back a year later at the Mike Clevinger deal and talk about how this one could end up being talked about like the Bartolo Colon trade is talked about in Indians lore. 2 We dig into the promotion of Gianpaul Gonzalez, the trade of Brad Peacock, some minor moves, and the Francisco Lindor situation with the Mets.
3 We talk about the game in progress against the Royals. A game that has been all Amed Rosario and Zach Plesac in the early goings.
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1 James Karinchak has been demoted to AAA. We talk about the sticky reason that is likely why, and how this is not the same thing as Triston McKenzie's issues earlier this year. 2 We dig into the three games from this past week, two where the bullpen struggled despite stellar starts. The Indians do eke out a win on Sunday to get back to .500. 3 We preview the series against the Royals. A team many picked to finish ahead of the Indians in the central this year Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 We dig into the win that featured the rare #Maction pitching matchup. The Indians had the same number of hits, walks, and extra-base hits we dig into how they won by five despite this.
2 The Indians are reported favorites to land 2 of the top 40 International free agents. We talk about those players including one who is the nephew of former Indians farmhand and long-time big leaguer Maicer Izturis.
3 We break out the mailbag or mailblarg as I called it and dig into the questions you the fans and listeners sent in via Twitter.
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1) More movement in the minors we follow the progression of promotions as the Indians officially promoted several big-name prospects including George Valera.
2) With a lack of news, we dig into history on August 24th, 1945 Bob Feller signed with the Indians after his naval service. We project how many wins he could have reached if he had not served his country. We talk about how he might have been even better historically than you think as well.
3) Indians lose seven to three. We get into the good, bad, and weird of this one.
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1) We talk about the minors. Will Benson and George Valera were promoted. Both guys are Rule 5 eligible. We discuss them both and explain why Benson might make a ton of sense of another team.
2) Joey Cantillo finally makes his first start for the Indians over a year after they acquired him from the Padres. We talk about some of the top performers from Friday as Cantillo, Cody Morris, and Peyton Battenfield were all on the mound.
3) Previewing the Rangers series, they are a very beat-up team. We go position by position and also bring up their general failure to draft and develop.
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1) We talk about the news from Friday, before digging deep into game one. There were so many stellar performances it is hard to pick just three. The Indians dominated the Angels and several players had their best performances of the year.
2) We focus on game two of the series, with another brilliant start by Triston McKenzie. We talk about the top of the lineup doing damage. Also, we discuss even with his struggles why Reid Detmers pitching in the big leagues already is something to take note of.
3) Sunday was a National TV game and while Ohtani was the name to know it was Quantrill who put on a show. We talk about the pitcher who has been the Indians' ace for a good chunk of the year. We also dig into what to do with Karinchak and discuss how stupid the holds stat are.
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1) We talk about why the Angels seem to perennially disappoint even with two generational talents. I focus on what has worked and what has not for them this year.
2) I compare the teams position by position and also predict the games in this series.
3) I take some time to talk about Jhonkesky Noel's promotion and the new ranks from the MLB Pipeline.
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1) Pat joins me so we can talk about the Indian's loss. We talk about top performers. Also, why the wins and losses right now don't matter as much as player performance.
2) We discussed the announced proposal by MLB including a salary floor. We talk about how all might not be what it seems and why the floor could be very interesting in general for the Cleveland Baseball Team.
3) We end with a prospect discussion focused on the big three Latin players and the pitching in the system in general.
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1) A ton of former Indians in the news, the biggest being the possible end of Clint Frazier's career.
2) We dive into a win and give credit to Karinchak who we have been rough on all this year. We focus on Eli Morgan who had another strong outing. Then we talk about draft standings. We also find out the Indians have had just one player taken in the teens in their draft history to become an everyday MLB player. Listen in to find out who.
3) We talk Rule 5, I give my list of 10 names to know, talk about the 12 spots they need, and dig into who might be the players on the outs.
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1) We dig into Bradley Zimmer who has been on a 20/20 pace since July started and might be playing himself into a permanent outfield spot for the Indians. We also get a bit nostalgic for some of the old places I wrote for over the years
2) Mailbag most of the questions focused on the players in AAA who could help and the players on the MLB roster who have not helped
3) We dig into the game in progress another strong start by Cal Quantrill, along with a top performance by Bradley Zimmer and Amed Rosario leading the way for the Indians
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1) Discussing Sunday's game, with a focus on Triston McKenzie and his nearly historic outing. We took a little about the offensive performance but are mostly focused on the stellar showing of Triston McKenzie. 2) We dug into the big win on Friday, Zach Plesac might have had his best outing of the year and Ernie Clement had maybe the most unlikely two home run game in baseball history. 3) We end with a talk about the Saturday loss and how Sam Hentges' struggles might have him on the outs when the season ends. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
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1) We talk about maybe the worst loss of the year against Oakland and try to find things to praise in a game that was to put it nicely a dumpster fire. We also talk about how more than ever it is time to focus on 2022
2) Discuss the possible return of Bieber and Civale, what it might mean for the Indians this year and next. Time, tables, etc. for what both players long with how the rotation should look and check in on the likely innings limit for Triston McKenzie.
3) Spending time around the minors where Akron hit five home runs in one game, Konnor Pilkington had another strong start, and Battenfield debuted along with Jhonkesky Noel's quest to hit 400 in Lynchburg
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1) We dig into Bradley Zimmer and Harold Ramirez and why this whole situation with fans still confuses me. We dig into the loss for the Indians on Tuesday and about the overall bullpen collapse.
2) We dig into the loss from Wednesday the second straight tough loss after a great pitching performance from the starter
3) I talk about how this year should be about next year and what I would like to see done for the Indians in terms of playing time the rest of the way
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1) We dig into another win for the Indians, and my correct pick streak ends with the big win. We talk about all the top performers and take a moment to talk about the newest addition Francisco Perez and also to talk about the hypocrisy online I see when it comes to Bradley Zimmer, who has the 5th best runs created of any Indians hitter this year 2) Stats were circulating that Jose Ramirez is struggling, we dig into this show how he has been unlucky, but also where he is excelling and where he is scuffling. We also take some time to highlight favorite sleeper prospect Cody Morris who had another dominant outing and could see time in Cleveland this year 3) We dig into the Indians and Athletics series and find out that while the pitching favors the Athletics in terms of the lineup the Indians might have a slight advantage Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Caleb Phillips joins me and we talk about the Indians big win on Friday night, along with a major focus on Cal Quantrill who has been stellar over the past few months
2) We sit down and talk about the Rubberducks with a focus on top performers since that is where Caleb worked this year for IBI. We dig into several breakouts all of the players who are in the 40 man discussion for next season
3) We continue talking about arms this time from Akron that are making waves and performing well including Francisco Perez who might help the Indians this year, and Tyler Freeman the top prospect who has been reportedly shut down for the year
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1) We dig into the loss, one sadly predicted earlier in the week. It was a great performance by Triston McKenzie. We dig into the advanced stats on Bobby Bradley and also make a case for why it is time to move on from Harold Ramirez and see what Nolan Jones can do.
2) Preview of the Tigers series, which has one of my favorite young cores in the game. There will be a lot of, rightful, Eric Haase talks this weekend. A player who had 34 plate appearances in Cleveland before he was let go. We compare the teams and talk about why I pick the Indians to win this series.
3) Talking about AAA, players performing and who I think will be up over the next few months, and settling on who I would like to see up with the Tribe very soon
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1) We talk about a piece by Pat on why he thinks Gabriel Arias is the top prospect in the Indians system, we dig deep on the player who was the central return for Mike Clevinger 2) We spend some time talking about the Indians game as it happens, we talk some Jose Ramirez and Myles Straw including a comp for him, and talking about speed in general for the Indians and baseball 3) We talk about the bullpen, the surprise that has been Justin Garza, along with the depth of potential pen arms in the system. Then we both dig deep to talk about why we have really enjoyed DeMarlo Hale manager
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1) We talk a little about the loss, before we dig into Zach Plesac and what has changed for him this year. He is not a guy who was a spin rate guy, so it mostly boils down to last year he missed bats this year he hasn't. We answer the question if the Indians should trade him, and give him a comp to a former Indian
2) We dig deeper into the loss talking about the good, the bad, and the unfortunate 3) Talking about some of the moves the Indians made in the minors, who got promoted, who to pay attention to, and what it all means. Also talking about the top performers for the Indians minors this year
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1) Discussing the draft one more time to explain while most people ripped on the Mets when they should have been focused on the Red Sox, and why the Mets chose not to sign Kumar Rocker, and why they still get a draft pick for it next year
2) Talking about the win. Eli Morgan has not allowed four runs in a game since June and no more than four since his initial start. We dig into all the big performances in this one. We also talk about the wild card standings and why the Blue Jays are a weird team
3) We talk about the Rule 5 crunch again with some new names and a theory on how they might look to consolidate talent
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1 We talk a little more about the Cesar Hernandez trade and get new cohost Caleb Phillips thoughts on it. Then we dig into the most contentious deal from last week the trade of Eddie Rosario, explaining why it was a good trade even though the gut reaction for me is to be upset since it was entirely money-based. 2 Next we dig into the Trades that sent out Jordan Luplow and Phil Maton, and why the return of Myles Straw and Peyton Battenfield were good returns. We really dig into Myles Straw a player on the podcast I have talked about how the Indians should try and acquire him for two years now. 3 We end with a talk about the weird weekend in Chicago. We talk more about the beanings, Karinchak's struggles, and Straw's homerun. We also dig a little into the top relief prospect for the Indians a pitcher in AA who Caleb has seen many times this year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Wild Alaskan Right now you can get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafood when you visit WildAlaskanCompany.com/MLB. Freshly Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We discuss if we have seen the end of Tito Francano in Cleveland. We discuss how close he was to the record, highlights of his time, DeMarlo Hale, Sandy Alomar, and more focused on the manager position 2) We dig deep on the Cesar Hernandez for Konnor Pilkington. We dig back to my scouting reports from Miss St. and talk about how he fits the Indians models and could end being a steal for the Indians down the line 3) We talk about the promotions of Richie Palacios and Bryan Rocchio, what the future might hold with those players, talk some hypotheticals for the 40-man, and discuss the unreal up the middle depth in the system
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1) Talking about the big win, and the big power displays, I am still in shock and awe about the home runs by Frnamil Reyes who is up to 19 on the year. We dig into why Cesar Herandez is hitting for power hint launch angle, and discuss how the Cardinals and Indians are mirror images in a way 2) Talk about the news of the day across the league 3) Exploring what deals could look like for players like Cedric Mullins, Nate Lowe, Jacob Stallings, and others Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) The bullpen implodes again that has been the story of July, another sterling outing by Quantrill his third straight giving up just one run, Jose Ramirez goes deep but the pen gives it away 2) Get into what I would like to see the Indians do in the second half, we talk about the struggles of Bobby Bradley and Harold Ramirez and how in spite of those issues I still hope we see them get a long look in the second half along with several other players 3) Cody Morris was at it again so were Will Benson and Richie Palacios, time to talk about the minors and draft pick signings Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We talk about the addition of Alex Young, what can be expected and hoped for from the former second-round pick. Since he was born in Westlake Young has a chance to be the first person to play for the Indians from Cleveland since we believe Bill Wertz in 1994. We dig into what both Bieber and Civale going onto the 60 DL means for the Indians and what they should do with the approaching trade deadline 2) We preview the short two-game series against the Cardinals 3) We talk about some trade ideas focus on Cesar Hernandez, who is the most likely veteran to be moved, and why I like former Indians draftee Austin Shenton as a possible return
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1) Go deep on the name change, why I enjoy it even though I hate the logo. We talk about theories and conspiracies and discuss I saw float and how much people should have have read into things 2) Dig into the Bieber injury, how long he will be out now, and if there should be reason for concern? Then we talk about the Nick Wittgren situation, and how it is the second time a pocket of fans have all made us look bad. Then we discuss the Padres/Pirates trade 3) Talk about a Bad Weekend for the Cleveland Baseball Team
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1) Cody Morris was awesome in his last start and has been OK so far in his return from injury with more strikeouts than innings pitched and an ERA of .52. We talk about him and Richie Palacios and also dig into Jhonkensy Noel 2) We dig into the good and bad of a tough loss, Giving praise to Cal Quantrill who looks like the Indians breakout starter this year, dig into pitcher roles, and find good things to say on a night that most left annoyed at best 3) We talk about the issue that is James Karinchak, his decline in spin, velocity, and performance since the ban. We also dig into a win-win trade which saw the best 40-year-old in baseball join the Rays to do more than babysit
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1) Discussing the win, another strong start by Eli Morgan, Big performance by Ernie Clement and Cesar Hernandez power the com from behind win, we talk Jose Ramirez and Nolan Jones as well 2) Digging into Nolan Jones who makes sense as a replacement for Jose Ramirez if his elbow keeps shim sidelined or if a trade occurs down the line. We dig into the good and bad that would occur with his call up 3) Talking about the newest Indian Zac Fascia, a Purdue catcher who they added today according to the announcement, then a quick preview of the Rays comparing the two teams Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” Wild Alaskan Right now you can get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafood when you visit WildAlaskanCompany.com/MLB.
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1) Talking about draft signings none for the Indians, Talking Austen Wade who was let go last week, and digging into a New York Times Piece on Spin Rate change 2) Talking about the loss, it was bad Triston McKenzie on the mound who seems to ride the extremes in his starts, we talk the good, the bad, and ugly of an ugly loss 3) Talking about JT Brubaker, a favorite potential trade target of mine. We dig into his advanced data and also talk about the wasteland that has been Pittsburgh pitcher development in general
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1) Comparing Jose Ramirez to the best hitters in baseball since 2018 he is 2nd among all third basemen and fourth in all of baseball in terms of fWAR during that time, discussing the trade rumors and why they are junk 2) Digging into the performance and numbers of Bradley Zimmer maybe he deserves more credit than he gets, talking Jose Ramirez relative to the league this year, and digging into what has made Franmil Reyes so good when he has been healthy 3) Talking about a hard-luck loss from Monday facing the Astros, and wondering if JC Mejia was left in too long
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1) It is a crossover with LO Astros, we discuss the past week performance for both teams, and how they are both trending in the second half of the year 2) We talk about trade rumors that are popping up for the Indians and for the Astros, we also talk about players that might make sense, along with if teams will buy or sell 3) We continue to talk about trade candidates, and take some questions from the stream, and also some friendly competitive banter to end the crossover
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1) Talking about the Oakland Athletics Series with LO Athletics host Jason Burke, I have known Jason since our Scout.com days, and I brought him to Locked On, We start by talking about starters including the Greatest Major Player in University of Akron history Chris Bassitt
2) Jason asks if I think the Indians will be sellers, and I explain why it is that they will likely buy not sell at the deadline. I dig into the Indians lineup, and the hopes for this team to push for the postseason
3) I ask Jason his concerns for the Athletics and his thoughts on the team in general Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” Freshly Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Discussing the Indians approach to the draft with Pat, we discuss some theories on strategies they used and about the players drafted
2) We discuss the Indians recent non drafted free-agent addition, and continue to talk about some of the players the Indians drafted with Pat, I find out what he thinks, who he likes, and we even get into the finances of the draft
3) Pat and I discuss what we are looking forward to in the second half, what could occur before the trade deadline, and which big-name prospect is the most likely call up to be
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1) Talking about the themes of the Indians draft, some projection rankings that favor the Indians, and the most interesting selection in the entire draft which belonged to the Brewers
2) For the last two years I predicted Trenton Denholm would be an Indian and it happened on Tuesday, We talk about Denholm, Hunter Stanley, Davis Sharpe, Connor Kokx, and Jake Miller whose dad and grandfather played pro football and whose uncle played pro baseball
3) We circle back to talk about Rodney Boone and Will Dion the two day two players we missed on the Tuesday show, talk about why the Indians took 19 pitchers and where they will all play if they play this year
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1) Talk about the changes to the draft before diving into in general what the Indians did with the 10 picks they made on day 2, along with talk focused on their top day two pick Doug Nikhazy, and how my round two mock went 2) We take a Florida focus, as the Indians did as well. We focus on the three starters they drafted from the University of Florida, and the hitter who was committed to Florida. We dig into why the Indians targeted those arms 3) Next up is talk about the players taken in rounds four through six and why Aaron Davenport and Ryan Webb stand out from that group in terms of the pitchers the Indians added . Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” Freshly Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/LockedOn . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Gavin Williams to the Indians, 25th on my board and a strong pick, we get into the former Rays pick who is just finished his fourth year but has a ton of growth to do even though he is 6'6" and touches 100, We talk a little about the Twins as well who drafted Owen Miller's younger brother and a pitcher tied to the Indians 2) Pat chat continues as we move through the outfield and the infield evaluating talent, talking about who should stay, who should go, and who we hope to hear from 3) Pat chat continues as we keep talking about hitters and also discuss what hitters could be extension candidates this offseason
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1) Talking about the Upcoming draft show, the Big win for the Indians snapping the 9 game losing streak, and starting to profile the top draft-eligible players in Ohio with Sam Bachman 2) We dig into the other top prospects in the state Joe Rock of Ohio U, Seth Lonsway of OSU, and Luke Albright of Kent State 3) We talk about some college and high school players to know who might be draft targets for the Indians, we also discuss the Indians changes in scouting this year
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1) We talk about the Live Stream Draft Show for Sunday, and then Pat and myself start profiling each position starting at Catcher and First as we figure out what changes if any are needed 2) Pat and I continue around the infield digging into if Cesar should be trade bait? Should Amed Rosario stay at shortstop? And should the Indians look to move Jose Ramirez this month? 3) Pat and I disagree about one outfield spot and then agree that center is the biggest hole on the roster, we discuss ways to fix both
Yes we mean Talking Apart, I tried to be clever and instead had multiple people try to correct me...sigh...
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1) Talking about Eddie Rosario and the two most likely outcomes for what the Indians would do if he went to the IL, I also bring up a trade idea for a three team deal to find the Indians a CF 2) Oscar Gonzalez got promoted he has been destroying baseballs with 13 home runs already this year, what could his outcomes be and why he is an interesting player fans may not know, We also get excited for the return of Cody Morris and Adam Scott to AA 3) We talk about the top centerfielders by wRC+ in the upper minors while trying to find centerfielders anywhere, it turns out the Indians have two of the top 10 players and I give a comp for Will Benson that will surprise many
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1) We talk about an ugly loss for the Indians we dig into the Yandy of it all and marvel that he could not play in Cleveland, We dig into Wittgren and Shaw to explain why it is that both players recent struggles should be no surprise 2) We talk about the problem with a profile like that of Logan Allen and then switch to talk about the good things from the loss 3) Time to talk about the hitters, Franmil breaking out, the top of the order performing, a talk about Cesar's trade value, and a funny story about breaking a trade to Nick Swisher
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1) Trying to find the positives in a team that has lost eight of nine, and is two games under .500 since June first. We talk about Eli Morgan, Cal Quantrill, and Trevor Stephan 2) Talking about some moves around the minors that standout and why 3) Previewing the upcoming series with the Rays, One of the deeper teams in baseball
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1) The Indians are one game over five hundred since the start of June, they had the easiest month of their schedule and lost ground to the White Sox who are also dealing with injuries, we dig into it along with a deep dive on Bryan Shaw
2) We talk about how even though things are trending downward why it is the Indians should continue to consider themselves potential buyers
3) We dig into the loss on Thursday night, finding three stars even in a loss, and talking about how Mejia had been great until the fifth began Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” Wild Alaskan Right now you can get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafood when you visit WildAlaskanCompany.com/MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) More information on Josh Naylor, Breaking down why the Indians have stayed in the hunt and also why it would not be a surprise if things shifted 2) Pat chat part two, begins with talking about Quentin Holmes, maybe the fastest player in the Indians organization along with Will Brennan who has also stood out this year in Lake County, and even some George Valera talk too 3) We talk about Petey Halpin's promotion and some thoughts on power development, and we discuss what could happen soon in terms of trades for the Indians along with some predictions Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” Wild Alaskan Right now you can get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafood when you visit WildAlaskanCompany.com/MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Talk about the minor roster addition to AAA as the Indians bring in Zack Godley for depth, then Pat and I begin a deep dive on the minors starting with Xzavion Curry listen to find out my comp 2) Discussing the nature of top 100 lists, and why quantity in baseball is often better than perceived quality 3) Time to dig in and talk some more Lake County Captains along with a little take about Lynchburg as well, we really spend some time on emerging players like Bryan Lavastida and others Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” Wild Alaskan Right now you can get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafood when you visit WildAlaskanCompany.com/MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Discuss the injury of Josh Naylor with all the information out there, we talk about the addition of Logan Allen and Oscar Mercado, we dig into why the Indians went with Mercado over some of the other names in AAA, there are two reasons when you look closely 2) We talk about Brad Peacock and why he was brought in, we talk about an older article about the Indians letting their scouts interview elsewhere, I dig into some talks I had recently with people about who the Indians might draft and just some draft history in general as well 3) We end with the big win, and by a big win, we mean statistically here as the Indians had one of their best offensive night of the year
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1) We talk about the Aaron Civale injury, and how on this very podcast we predicted that Garza who the Indians drafted out of high school and college was a player to watch, we talk about the rule 5 some more and bring up new names to watch 2) We talk about Josh Naylor injury, how they fill the position, and the general issue the Indians have had developing outfielders, we spend some time on the hottest bat in the minors Trenton Brooks who is doing things he has never done and why he might be more interesting than you think 3) We dig a little more in the minors to look into outfield help, we talk about four players in Akron who are not just excelling but putting up numbers that should make everyone stop and pay a little more attention including Richie Palacios who might have the best story in the minors this year
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1) Recap of the first 23 selections, then we finish off the first going through pick 29 with sleepers for each pick as well 2) We dig into picks from the Reds, Rays, Tigers, Brewers, and Marlins digging into compensation picks and competitive balance picks 3) We then go all the way to pick 43 with the Royals as we finish out the mock giving a sleeper for every team sometimes a pick or two later but every selection ends up with one, find out who I think could be there in the second round Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” Wealthfront To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/LockedOnMLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Recap with a sleeper added for each of the top 10, then picks 11-15 2) Picks 16-21, the Reds own this draft find out who I think they take, the Yankees get the biggest name but who gets the best pick 3) picks 22 and 23, will the White Sox go prep after nearly a decade not drafting high school talent in the first, and listen to me go very in-depth on the Indians offering ten names before settling on who I think is the most likely selection as of now at 23
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1 ) I explain my backstory as a writer, find out how I started, how I ended up with a National gig, find out about my random connections to MLB teams, and how I once had Brian Cashman's personal email address 2 ) Picks 1-8 of the mock, who I think and a little about each player 3 ) Picks 9 and 10, talking about who I am hearing and why I think with the most vacillation so far with the picks to the Angels and Mets
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1 ) Discuss the Indians third win which even those the Orioles record is bad stands out due to the lack of quality starts for the Indians, and look ahead to the Pirates as well 2 ) We take a look at Arizona as listener Nathan Kinglsey asks about Merrill Kelly who was a former Indians draft pick, we look at that 2009 draft, we look at Arizona and find an arm who might make more sense in a trade 3 ) Continuing with the listener email, we look at at the Mariners who have many outfielders and one who is in the midst of a career year, yet could still be gotten relatively cheap
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1) Talking about the continued help from Jake Bauers, What has gone wrong with the Twins, Owen Miller and the concern with high contact rate hitters, and showing respect for Francisco Lindor 2) Talking about the win, highlighting both the good and the bad, talking about the upcoming Pirates series and what a trade for Tyler Anderson might look like 3) Talking about a RT I saw from @chadyoung about Nolan Jones who is getting closer to being ready to help the Indians
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1) We talk about Jake Bauers still helping the Indians, the Indians beating the Orioles, and plans for a mock draft on the podcast later this week 2) We talk Bieber injury along with all the injuries in system, 3/5ths of the Clippers rotation has missed significant time this year, and of the top five starting pitching prospects projected to pitch in Akron this year they have thrown a combined 0 pitches so far in 2021 due to injury 3) We dig into the Bieber injury, why I have some concerns that might be over blown, and what I would do if I was in charge of the Indians rotation
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1) Talking about the most unlikely win of the year with the Indians victory on Saturday, also discussing why I think they could overtake the Red Sox in the Wild Card 2) Looking at two polar opposite games between Sunday and Friday, the performance of Amed Rosario and the dominance of Aaron Civale 3) Orioles are coming to town and have owned the Indians over the last two years, we talk about the teams core and its bright future then we do a positional comparison to see which team should be favored this week
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1) Discussing the Jake Bauers trade, why he still had value and why a team thinks he could still be a useful major league player. We dig into his time in the minors and try to find hope for the Mariners
2) We continue to look at trade ideas from listener Nathan Kingsley, We dig into the Pirates and Diamondbacks after ideas from Nate but end up finding targets we think are more likely including an old friend
3) We end with the offense of the RubberDucks which has been extremely potent this year, we dig into the numbers of several top players. Will Benson is having a career year, Trenton Brooks has more walks than strikeouts, Jose Fermin never strikes out, Tyler Freeman is Tyler Freeman and many others
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1) We talk about the ugly lose, the issue with the pitching, and take some time to talk about Ty O'Neill who has turned into one of the best outfielders in baseball, and discuss how he shows it is not a straight or easy path to MLB success 2) Next we talk about how the Indians offense has fared since May, we all know the issues but they might be better than you thought, We talk about the six hitters who have been better than league average over that time 3) Talking about trade ideas sent to use by listener Nathan Kingsley, we just get to skim the surface but it gives me a chance to try and explain my theory on why the safest prospects actually often carry huge risk, let me know if I explained my theory well or not Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Lucy.Co Go to Lucy.co and use Promo Code LOCKEDONMLB to get 20% off all products on your first order, including gum or lozenges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) We take some time to discuss the performance of Amed Rosario over the last month and what he has meant to the Indians, we talk about Francisco Lindor both how it's weird that people want to hate on him for performance and also his name change
2) We talk about Harold Ramirez, and how I was wrong on multiple takes when he was added to the roster, we talk about the amount of high-level athletes on the Indians between Ramirez, Rosario, and also with Zimmer having been added this year, and yes we also do talk about the Zimmer catch
3) We ended with Lake County talk, Pat gives great insight on the players down there including information about a new pitch for Mason Hickman, We talk about the pitching in general down there along with the young hitters that make this the most interesting affiliate by far
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1) Discussing the collapse of Scott Kingery who the Phillies designated for assignment, a player I once wanted the Indians to acquire and who the Phillies still owe over 20 million dollars to, also looking at the demotion of Keston Hiura and discussing is their a trade that makes sense between the Indians and the Brewers for a fallen prospect which is something the Indians love to target and add 2) A deep dive on the Cardinals a team that has many similarities with the Indians in terms of standings and being a squad with some serious weaknesses holding them back, but the bigger issue of late has been health for the Cardinals 3) We do a quick team comparison to see which team should be favored in this quick two game series, it doesn't go well for the Indians
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1) We talk about the move to add Bobby Bradley and cut lose Josh Bauers, we explain why they added Blake Parker to the roster and what Bobby Bradley needs to do not still be with this team in two months 2) Talking about an embarrassing weekend of baseball for the Indians facing the Orioles, Dig into why Cedric Mullins might be the best trade candidate in all of baseball for the Indians to consider and chase 3) We finish up talking about the worst game of the weekend (Sunday). I take some time to admire the Orioles lineup which has a lot of players I like and a lot of potential trade targets down the line.
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1) Discussing the Naming debate with the Indians, and giving a theory on why I think the Cleveland Blues are the favorites while Pat thinks Spiders might be the way they go 2) We discussed the upcoming series with the Orioles, they should win this series. We dig into what we are excited to see and also talk about the controversy with an Orioles starter a year ago. Then we dig into the month of June and the easy upcoming schedule 3) We talk about the White Sox, the issue between La Russa and his team. The really bad publicly between the White Sox and the fan base, some of the choices that have been made that are making riffs between the fans and with the team itself
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1) Carlos Collazo of Baseball America joins me on the podcast, we talk about the top ten and how while the chatter at the start of the year was all about Vanderbilt and their two aces, how it is not the high school shortstops that have all the attention at the top
2) We dig into some of the top college prospects in Ohio. We discuss if Sam Bachman could help a team now, and the general value in drafting a player like him early. We also dig into Ohio U's Joe Rock and Wright State's Tyler Black
3) We talk about the Indians 2020 draft class, with a focus on the college arms, why we both loved the class and why the Indians have a very smart class when you consider talent and development
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1) Talking about the win, Bieber pitched well, Jose Rameriz was great, we also focus on him being taken out of the game and why it is not something to worry about 2) Discuss the pitching matchup which had a late change from Eli Morgan to Jean Carlos Mejia, talk about the why of it, and how the depth at starter has changed, profile tomorrows guest Carlos Collazo of baseball America, and talk about some inside intel I got about a certain high school game that had all of the Indians top draft people in attendance
3) Time to talk AAA pitching, who is doing well who is not, and who can help this team this year, then go down to AA to see who could be the next players up, and discuss how many of the top prospects in the upper minors are currently hurt and the effect it has had on the Indians talent pipeline
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1) Talking about the last five games with a focus on the overview of the series, taking about the Monday loss as it stood out as one they let get away, then talking about how June is the cupcake month for the Indians so they better take advantage 2) Digging into the last five games a little deeper, looking at our three stars of each one, and talking about tomorrow's contest 3) Minors chatter, it's been nearly a month how are the top prospects playing in Columbus we talk about who is excelling among the hitters there, the short answer is no one, the long is there are reasons for hope even if it has been a struggle early on
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1) Talking about another near no hitter, we talk about the game, who are the stars and stories in this one, along with talking about Shane Bieber and how good he has been. He is the first pitcher to 100 strikeouts this year 2) We talk about Eli Morgan, and how I called my shot about the Indians drafting him. Morgan is a player who has been doubted throughout his career, and due to those factors is one of the young players I am most intrigued to watch this year 3) We talk about the upcoming series against the Blue Jays, why I think the Indians will lose the series, and why it is amazing that the Indians are just one game back with the month of June nearly upon us.
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1) Talking about the 1-0 loss to the Tigers, Triston McKenzie with his best start to the year was only up due to injury. The pitching was fantastic, the Indians had chances but they could not capitalize and they end up losing one they should have won
2) Looking at the Blue Jays who are the anti-Indians they have the best hitter in baseball in the early going, several top bats, and one of the worst bullpens in baseball, they have dealt with a ton of injuries and could use some pitching help all around
3) Leftover from my chat with Pat Ellington is more Lake County Talk, he talks about just how young the position players are and how deep the team is top to bottom, Pat brings up Victor Nova the forgotten piece from the Trevor Bauer deal, and we talk about some pitchers as well, Mason Hickman has been dominant and Tanner Burns has added a pitch
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1) Episode 500 of the show, we discuss Zach Plesac's weird injury, the amount of hurt arms their are in the system currently both in terms of the minors and majors along with why we think it is happening. We also talk about how odd the Plesac injury is just in general, due to the reasons given for it. 2) We talk about the three young M's Mejia, Morgan, and McKenzie if Moss was healthy it would be four, all of whom are on the 40 man and make the most sense to help a team out that has had two proven starters this year 3) More discussion of the young players we are hoping to see this year, which pitchers to watch, and the hopeful change in terms of selling young players get more opportunities in Cleveland this year
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This one is a little different, instead of three segments Jeff Carr of Locked on Reds and myself sit down and try to hammer out a trade that makes sense between the Reds and Indians. We talk prospects, draft picks, and veterans as we try to find out a trade that makes sense for a pair of teams with money issues and owners that want to keep payroll down. I am looking for a big bat, and maybe an arm that can help, while Jeff is looking towards the future. Some will love the deal, others might hate it, but for all it will be a fun show as we get analysis, thoughts, and humor about our two franchises. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Wealthfront To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/LockedOnMLB Lucy.Co Go to Lucy.co and use Promo Code LOCKEDONMLB to get 20% off all products on your first order, including gum or lozenges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Digging into the addition of Owen Miller, what he should bring, and my concerns for his profile. Talking about Franmil Reyes injury, and how the Indians have one league average hitter now 2) Talking about the Big Rays/Brewers trade which featured a former Indian, discussing the pitching problems and sending down Triston McKenzie and what\who this team can turn to for help next 3) Talking about Sunday's game, a minor league minute on Jhonkensy Noel one of the hottest hitters in the system, then looking at trades that could make sense starting with the Orioles and Trey Mancini
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1) Introducing Chris Brown of Motor City Bengals, we talk a little about former Ohio Stater Dillon Dingler, and Of course the Spencer Turnbull no hitter, and Alabama University Baseball past and present 2) We talk about some former Indians starting off with Willi Castro and then talking about Eric Haase both players who are on roster for the Tigers, and also talk about Jacoby Jones who was a star for the Tigers in 2020, and the players from the Verlander deal 3) Discussing the free agent contracts for an outfielder that both the Indians and the Tigers made, and why it is the Tigers made the better signing, and taking time to appreciate former Indian Robbie Grossman who was never given a chance with the team and has a wRC+ of over 100 5 of the last 6 years, and then end with Casey Mize and Matt Boyd talk
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1 ) Discussing Zach Plesac, and why he has not been as successful this season, why it is he is missing less bats and has not been nearly as effective, talking about Josh Naylor who is up to league average, and a plea to play young players
2 ) Pat Ellington and myself talk about how the Indians approach in trades and how it mirrors the approach of trading down in the NFL draft, and explaining why they have gone for numbers of names
3 ) We dig into Lake County which Pat is covering this year, it is the most interesting affiliate in terms of talent and we start out talking about Jose Tena who is related to former Indians Juan Uribe and current Indian Franmil Reyes
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1) First Podcast with new cohost Pat Ellington we talk about the greatness of Jose Ramirez, the bullpen, and the general youth of the rotation while also discussing the offensive woes 2) Discussing the minor roster move of adding Juan Carlos Mejia and sending down Andres Gimenez, why this was the right move, and what move could be coming soon will it be Gabriel Arias or Owen Miller 3) Really dig into Gabriel Arias and his upside, and why everyone should be high. I also talk about what it is like to make a top 100 prospect list, and why the Indians scouts should be trusted more than those lists
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1 ) Crossover episode with Sully of the LO MLB flagship podcast, we talk about the Indians we talk about how it is that the Indians are second in the division in spite of the the offensive struggles, and how we should still be happy with how well they have played in spite of their offense 2 ) We dig into the pitching, how the bullpen has kept them alive and a starting rotation that is one of the youngest in the game but still a strong point, and how this is a team that no team will want to face in the offseason due to that pitching 3 ) We dig into prospects that could help the team, who should rebound, and who should they consider trading for
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1) Quick trip around the central to see how the other teams did, then we dig into game one of the Mariners series where the Indians had the chances but couldn't cash them in which could be this weekends theme 2) Talking about George Valera, then a dive into Jesus Aguilar due to a hilariously bad tweet that managed to unite all of Indians bloggers/writers maybe for the first time ever 3) Quick preview of the Monday pitching matchup, before we dive into the Saturday and heavily into the Sunday game from this past weekend
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1) Talking about the game, as I started recording in the sixth inning, told my story of nearly seeing a perfect game in person, and all just talking about this game in general 2) Talking about former Indian Justus Sheffield who found success in 2020, but is struggling this year in the early going, talking about the 2014 and 2015 draft class which yielded Sheffield and McKenzie along with Bradley Zimmer, also talking about Yusei Kikuchi 3) Talking about the New Indians Fan club, which generated some ire when it was featured this week, and also the no-hitter is broken up during the recording of this segment
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1) Talking about the win, who are the three stars, and who excelled in the close affair. Then looking at records now in May, how much as changed and how most teams are where we expected 2) Looking at the first two pitching matchups in this series, including an exciting rookie who makes the Thursday matchup standout 3) Going to Baseball Savant to break down the minors, point out who has excelled and that their best player has been closer Kendall Graveman
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1) Dive into the win over the Cubs, Another Bieber start another high amount of strikeouts for the Indians ace, plus Jose Ramirez takes the home run lead 2) Talking draft with Gunnar Holgund's injury meaning a second top 10 pick with Tommy John Surgery needed this year, talking prospects specifically Hunter Gaddis and his five perfect innings, and in general how the state of Ohio is better this year for college talent than it has been the last four years combined, don't miss out 3) Talking about the Mariners, a pair of old friends in Sam Haggerty and Justus Sheffield who were both traded to NY teams and then end up in Seattle, and why Mitch Haniger is a player to pay extra attention to this weekend.
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1) Talking about the addition of Matt Koch and the cuts of multiple minor league players last week, giving those young players their due and explaining why the Indians moved on 2) Talking Owen Miller and Lenny Torres, Miller has been playing everywhere for the Clippers and Torres started his first game in three years for Lynchburg 3) Some Cubs talk, then looking at the teams that might be ideal trade partners down the line
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1) Talking Royals slide, Gamel to the Pirates, and Roberto Perez. We talk about his health issues, and why he is likely nearing the end of his time in Cleveland. 2) Talking about the Reds and Indians two game series, looking at who performed well, and the general oddness of being no hit twice in 31 games and not having had a no hitter of their own in 40 years 3) Quick preview of the Cubs focused on the pitchers the Indians will face
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1) Talking about the performance Logan Allen and a few other minor leaguers, before diving into the win today. Indians sweep puts them alone in first place. Three Stars Triston McKenzie, Franmil Reyes, Rene Rivera 2) Talking about baseball Savant Data looking at the Indians top two relievers and Shane Bieber, along with a quick preview of the Reds series that is upcoming who is hot and who is not 3) Diving back into the savant Data which shows us who is legit (Bryan Shaw), and who there might be big cause for concerns for (McKenzie, Allen, and Hentges)
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1) Talking about the game, including the balk that was and the hit by pitch which was not. We talk about top performers, the bullpen to the rescue again, and the steady improvements offensively
2) Talking about why the Indians added Rene Rivera, and who he is. We also look at the 40 man indepth a little to figure out who could be the candidates to be taken off if another move is needed
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1) Talking about the mess that was the umpiring and Angel Hernandez in general, then talking about my concerns about Sam Hentges with some great numbers provided by Justin Lada 2) Talking offensive performers, Harold Ramirez with another big night, Jake Bauers with his first home run of the year and more 3) Talking about the minor league performers on the night, the roster in Lynchburg this year who to watch, who I want to see and more
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1) Discuss the big win over the first place Royals, a nice return for Franmil Reyes, and a pair of big home runs by Eddie Rosario and Josh Naylor in this one 2) Talking about Brady Aiken a bit who is shown on the Clippers site in a Clippers hat, then dove into the Lake County roster where all three college picks from last year are aggressively placed along with several top hitting prospects 3) Talking the Rubber Ducks, to end this episode we will talk more about the cuts, Lynchburg and Arizona later this week.
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1) Talking about the roster moves, and general news, previewing tomorrows show where I will talk about minor league assignments, and how it shows a big change in approach, also talking about the injury news with Carlos Vargas and Ethan Hankins 2) Talking about the Series win, along with a historic right for Shane Bieber 3) Last part of my interview with Chris Manning of LO Cavs
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1) Chris and myself continue to vent some frustrations about the Indians and focus in on first base, and how it should be easy to fill but it has not been, and I dig a little into the history there. 2) Since it is draft week in the NFL we talk about our own experiences with the MLB and NBA drafts 3) For the third segment we discuss how baseball needs to modernize and embrace the fun of bat flips, and over the top celebrations, find new ways to grow their sport, along with my views on how I think the season will go for the Indians
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1) I start with the news of the day the release of Oliver Perez, and what it means along with who could be the choices to replace Logan Allen due to his struggles, before I begin my chat with Chris Manning of Locked ON Cavs 2) I compare three stat lines of shortstops to show that even though things have not been perfect, there is no doubt that the Indians are in much better shape right now than if they had not made the Lindor trade, we discuss the deal and the overall impact of teams losing stars in baseball. 3) We end the first part of our talk with what is it that frustrates us the most with the Indians and talk about some of the controversies with the team
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1) Discussing the win, that makes three in a row, pointing out my prediction for the lineup and even the idea that this would be the day Jake Bauers came through both happened, We dig into the win which brings the Indians back to .500 2) Profile JA Happ, who doesn't have the biggest pitcher splits, and has been arguably the Twins top starter this year 3) Go through the news touching on the retirement of a pair of former Indians in Hector Rondon and Yonder Alonso, talked about expansion and how it is for sure coming and soon, and then end with some talk about a pair of minor leaguers that were released Tyler Friis and Mitch Reeves
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- Discussing the Indians first walk off win of the year, we look at the offense who performed well and sticking to the positive, Luplow with his team leading 6th home run, Naylor with three hits, and the always rare catcher stolen base
- talk about the pitching, Plesac with his longest start in almost a year, Shaw who has been unbelievable, a quick digression to talk about the Rockies as well after their GM stepped down on Monday
- Talking about the roster move to add Kyle Nelson, and why Nelson was the choice. We look at the matchup for tomorrow and explain why Maeda was overvalued entering the year and why Jake Bauers in spite of his struggles should play against Maeda
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- Hot takes and rants flow, I talk about some of the Indians players controversial statements, the issue with Omar, and rant about how this team is not likeable and when things go wrong who is stepping up after all the leadership that left following 2020
- We dig into the three games over the weekend, pointing out the good and bad, giving credit to Franmil Reyes, Shane Bieber, but also nice to see Cal Quantrill with some strong performances
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- talk about the struggles in the game, how the Social Media started with the Yankees being cooked, and end with it being the Indians, we talk Wittgren's struggles, and Naylor's defense - Some draft talk talk about Chase Petty and why I think he is a name to know for the Indians in a few months, talk about some trends and changes since my mocks in January and September - Come back around to preview the next few games vs the Yankees, looking in depth at their pitching and trying to see if their are any weakness when one dives into the data Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1) Discussed the Yankees struggles, talked about the makeup game, and pointed out the known pitching matchups for this week 2) Discussed Ka'ai Tom who is now a Pirate, and why he was not returned to the Indians as well as Renato Nunez as a name that maybe the Indians should consider 3) Look at the first two games and preview pitchers Jordan Montgomery and Domingo German before giving my prediction for Thursday's game Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Going inning by inning, the Indians had base runners in every inning but the 6th, they had 19 runners on base due to errors, walks, and hits and yet could not produce we dive into those failures
- Talking about the pitching performances, my concerns with Plesac early this year looking specifically at his strikeout rate, Sam Hentges makes his debut, and nice bounce back games by Maton and Stephan
- End with the last bit of my discussion with Stacey Gotsulias from Locked On Yankees
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Talking with Stacey Gotsulias of Locked on Yankees, about the Yankees rough start to the year, and how it Yankees fans are reacting to the slow start this year
We talk about the the matchups in the postseason between the Indians and Yankees and focus in on 2017 in particular
We talk about some former Indians on the Yankees, notably Corey Kluber, Clint Frazier, and Gio Urshela
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-Talk about the history that Shane Bieber made on Sunday first pitcher to start the season with four straight 10K games, and tied Nolan Ryan for the most strikeouts in their first four starts - Talking about the Saturday game, the annoyance of a loss in extras, only coring 2 runs when they had 15 players reach base throughout, and some talk about the unluckiness of the Indians along with positional questions - Last we look at the first game of the series one where the Indians had nearly as many base runners as the Reds, but one team excelled at putting things together and the other was the Indians
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-Talking about the series split with the big win today, circling the 3 stars for the Indians, talking about new villain Adam Eaton, and digging into the game -Digging into statcast data to show how the Indians have been unlucky in the early going, talking about who has played well, who has not, and how as a team they seem to be one of the least analytical in application -Continue the All Time Draft series round 10, the worst of any round on Day 1 or 2, in 50 plus years they have not added one player with a positive bWAR greater than .2 which is a very low bar
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-Talking about the No-hitter, discussing the Indians lack of offense in the early going, and discussing how it is still very early on and while this one hurts don't take too much from it - Talking about a minor addition in Rene Rivera and some discussion of ALT Site Columbus Clippers, value in them, and where to find them - End with 9th round all time discussion, looking at the worst pick in team history and also talking a little about the best Luke Scott and James Karinchak Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-Talk about the record setting streak for Shane Bieber, lineup questions, and why it is that Roberto Perez returning to his first half of 2019 form could be a HUGE change for the Indians offense - Discuss why Bryan Shaw might have improved, the changes to the trade deadline, and wax nostalgic for the old midnight deadline, then we talk about the Yu Chang situation, and how he did the right thing casting a light on what was said to him - End with our continued talk of greatest and worst picks, talking about the best 9th rounder (Luke Scott) and also looking at the high money players drafted there Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians drop one to the White Sox in extra innings, this was a weird game on a lot of levels with a very weird ending. We talk bases loaded, extra chances in the ninth, and of course the ending of the game
Next we look into Lucas Giolito's split stats, and career stats, we talk about his progression to ace and then look forward to the rest of this series
We end with the all time 8th round one of the worst for talent but best for stories, the highest bonus of any player taken after the third round, one of Bowling Greens Greatest Football Players, a pitcher who was retired or let go after a season with a 2.30 era, and even more
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- Talking about Friday and Saturday games, looking at the excellent pitching performances the offense explosions and all the fun from those games - Talking about the Sunday Game, which continue the excellent pitching and strong offensive production - Preview the White Sox series, going deep on Carlos Rodon and picking the favorites for each game in this four game series for division supremacy Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- News around the league talking White Sox Outfield, Oaklands injury woes, and my thoughts on both
- A look at Trevor Bauer, and the large jumps and changes to his spin rate that likely lead to him being examined, along with a mention of Tyler Naquin and his incredible start
- We then ended with the 7th round one that has given the Indians Vonn Hayes, David Bell, Larry Anderson, Greg McMichael, and Russel Branyan. We just wish that much like with the best six round picks those players high level production had happened in Cleveland Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- We dig into the game from Wednesday. Bieber has 12k's and has now had 8 or more strikeouts in 14 straight games, Clase is hitting 100 more than the Indians did for a decade, and Jose Ramirez going deep
- We talk about the upcoming Detroit series with a profile on Julio Tehran, and why the Indians should maybe not try to balance the lineup as often as they do
- We end by continuing our draft series and talking all time 6th round picks both good and bad in team history, Joey Wendle has the smallest signing bonus of the last 20 years but is the greatest 6th rounder in team history
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-Talk about the upcoming series with the Tigers, look at matchups, and also talk about some old friends in new places -Deep Dives on Jakob Junis and Jose Urena, showing why it is the Indians really should win their next four or at least three of four -Lastly with no game today, we go back to our draft series talk about the 5th round in general and profile the greatest and worst 5th round picks all time a pair of pitchers in Chris Archer and Scott Schultz
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Talk about the home opener, both the good and the bad. Logan Allen looked great, the offense stayed unlucky with multiple hard hits turning into nothing
We talk some draft with the injury to Jaden Hill of LSU, and why this could make him a target for the Indians, we also then dig into why the talk of adding a new minority owner might be the biggest news since the Lindor trade
We end with questions from the fans on a wide range of topics from the mailbag
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- Talk about the bad luck in game two in terms of 6 balls hit over 100 mph and only one hit to show for it, as well as player performances
- Game two focus is next, where we talk about Franmil Reyes's dominance over the Tigers, and the Indians offensive explosion, and the highest velocity pitch in record Indians history
- Look Forward to the short KC series, and profile the starters looking at career data and discussing how the Indians should approach Duffy and Keller
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We talk about the Indians loss. They are now 61-60 all time on opening day. The loss brings up feelings from last year, but understand this game was kind of a fluke. It was a very weird outcome for the winning run. We look at the good and the bad in this one. We talk about the news of the draft being at least 20 rounds and why I think it will end up at 30. We end with the final bit of my talk with Nash Walker where we predict how the American League will shake out in terms of Division Winners and the Wild Cards.
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I sit down virtually with Nash Walker of Locked on Twins. We get to talk baseball, and specifically focus on the AL Central. We talk Indians and Twins, we also talk about the central in general. This is your chance to hear what another expert on our network thinks about the Indians and their chances. We talk Eddie Rosario, Francisco Lindor, and so much more. Find out why I think the Twins are such a smart and well run organization. Find out what Nash thinks of the Indians chances, and where do we both think they end up when it comes to the playoff hunt for this year. This organizations are reverse mirrors of each other one that is very hitter focused and the other very pitcher focused the question is can either of them overcome the possibly more well rounded White Sox? Listen and find out what we think. - Eddie Rosario lineup discussion, and overall discussion of how much improvement he presents for the Indians against what they had last year - Nash tells us about the Eddie Rosario experience both the good and the bad - We talk centerfield, and what has happened to Oscar Mercado since 2019 - Talk about interesting roster decisions by the Twins and Indians, We talk Jake Bauers and Brent Rooker - Then we talk about how the Twins have been more willing to try their young hitters than the Indians have been - Depth discussion how the Twins have it and the Indians do not - Then we talk about what it was like to make a run, and how that run to the World Series 2016 has informed a lot of Indians decisions - Then a Deep discussion on how the Twins have lost 18 playoff games in a row, the humor that the Indians pitching failed which was their strength and for the Twins their bats failed last year their strength - We end with our views on the American League Central ranks in general
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I sit down virtually with Nash Walker of Locked on Twins. We get to talk baseball, and specifically focus on the AL Central. We talk Indians and Twins, we also talk about the central in general. This is your chance to hear what another expert on our network thinks about the Indians and their chances. We talk Eddie Rosario, Francisco Lindor, and so much more. Find out why I think the Twins are such a smart and well run organization. Find out what Nash thinks of the Indians chances, and where do we both think they end up when it comes to the playoff hunt for this year. This organizations are reverse mirrors of each other one that is very hitter focused and the other very pitcher focused the question is can either of them overcome the possibly more well rounded White Sox? Listen and find out what we think. Also sorry about the hum that kicks in during the inserts I do during the show, they are never during the interview themselves if it is something that annoys you when it kicks on.
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I sit done and over great distance talk with Justin Lada of Indians Baseball Insider. We talk about the opening day roster, and how we think things might playout over the year. We discuss issues we had with roster construction, how we think the rotation, pen, first base, and outfield situations might play out. We go deep on a myriad of topics as it relates to the Indians and baseball in general.
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We talk about all the final roster moves. We look at outfield and first base in particular and try and figure out why the Indians made the decisions they made even if you or I don't agree with them. We look into the Plutko trade, and explain why it happened along with taking a look at Plutko the pitcher. We then conclude our chat with Pat Ellington from last week. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I sit down and talk with Pat Ellington an up and coming writer in the Cleveland and overall baseball scene. You might have read him on Baseball Prospectus and that is one of the many places his name will be appearing this spring and summer. This might be your first chance to hear him before his star takes off. It is a fun talk as Pat and I talked for 20 minutes before and an hour afterwards. This will be a multi-parter where we talk about recent trades, spring training battles, players we like, and so much more so tune in for what is sure to be a good couple of episodes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I sit down and talk with Pat Ellington an up and coming writer in the Cleveland and overall baseball scene. You might have read him on Baseball Prospectus and that is one of the many places his name will be appearing this spring and summer. This might be your first chance to hear him before his star takes off. It is a fun talk as Pat and I talked for 20 minutes before and an hour afterwards. This will be a multi-parter where we talk about recent trades, spring training battles, players we like, and so much more so tune in for what is sure to be a good couple of episodes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After talking about the Rule 5 crunch over the last few weeks, we dig deep today. We are all waiting on roster decisions, so we look at the major roster decisions coming down the line. There are 11 players who look like they are going to need to be added. With at least eight of them seeming like locks already. This means the Indians have to make a trade using these players before the end of the season or risk losing players for nothing. We point out one particular player with Ohio ties that might make sense for the Indians to consider trading for before the year is done. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a pinch Eric Huysman jumps in and talks all things baseball with myself. We focus on the Astros, Indians, and the American League in general. We talk names to know, and get another fan bases view on the Indians chances. We talk about Michael Brantley in-depth, as he is equally beloved by both fan bases. It is a lot of fun as we both go to bat for why our teams are better than you think. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start back on the 20th and dig forward through the roster changes at my count their are eight more players to go. We talk about the 40 man and who are the 5 players most at risk to either end up on the DL or let go. We talk about who we think the final 26 will at this point, and who is unlikely to make the team but could be the first players called up as needs arise. We also go into some Rule 5 history talk about the only five players who have made the Indians after being selected and dig into all of their histories. I am honestly kind of shocked with all the talent the Indians have lost over the years to the Rule 5, how little success they have had in general in a draft where they were often picking near the top.
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We talk about the Paul Dolan presser, picking apart what it all might mean including why I think the Indians next name is one you have not heard yet. We talk about the JRAM extension talk and how it is just that talk. We get sad for Cookie Carrasco and will always wish him the best. Then we dig into prospects and I start to change my list in the podcast. The Indians had 2 players graduate and one they lost in the rule 5 from last year since that time they have added 10 players to my personal top 30 showing just how much deeper the system has gotten.
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I sit down for another Locked On Crossover with the Rylan from LO Royals and LO Thunder. We have a lot of fun talking about both teams. Including the hottest of baseball rumors that Bobby Witt Jr. will be making the jump from rookie ball to the majors. This is another two parter so make sure to tune in both days to hear an outsiders take on the Indians and their place in the division.
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I sit down for another Locked On Crossover with the Rylan from LO Royals and LO Thunder. We have a lot of fun talking about both teams. Including the hottest of baseball rumors that Bobby Witt Jr. will be making the jump from rookie ball to the majors. This is another two parter so make sure to tune in both days to hear an outsiders take on the Indians and their place in the division.
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The majority of my writing career has been focused on prospects and the draft. I explain why there are some names missing from my list. My views on certain parts of evaluation, and then dig into who I view the top 15 prospects in the Indians system are from Nolan Jones to Logan Allen with many names in between. If you love prospects this is the show for you. This is just the first half as we will focus on players 16 to 30 in the second half. If one is wondering while there are no players from the Lindor deal mentioned there are three from the Clevinger trade.
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Mike Freeman is traded, and we talk about his time in Cleveland and why this trade was needed by the Indians. We dig into why the trade occurred, and even some conspiracy reasons why he might have been traded too. We dig into the 40 man to talk about who are the names to watch who could be released as the team is likely to need to open at least two spots before the season begins. We also dug into the players sent down over the past few days which takes the camp roster down to 44, from the 73 they started with. Make sure to listen tomorrow as I will finally release my own top 30 prospect list for the Indians something people have been asking for a while now.
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After over a month of predicting it on the podcast Amed Rosario is being tried in centerfield for the Indians. We talk about why this could be a great fit, and why it could make the Indians much better. We dig into Billy Hamilton and why it should be no surprise he is gone. We dig into the new minor league rules changes ranking what we like and what we hate. Then we have a little more of our talk with Locked On White Sox so listen in and enjoy.
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I sit down with Herb and Chris of Locked On White Sox to talk all things central. This is the first of two parts. Now it is my turn to ask them questions all about the White Sox and the Al Central in general. I find out who they think their big competition is for the division and what they think about their teams offseason in general. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I sit down with Herb and Chris of Locked On White Sox to talk all things central. This is the first of two parts. They pepper me with questions about the Indians and I do my best to answer and explain why I thinks will turn out better for the Indians than many other places predict. I talk about the improved lineup and how it is the Indians never seem to run out of arms along with more. Tomorrow I get to ask them all the questions, so tune in for that as well.
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I asked twitter for questions and I got them. We talk about Bobby Bradley, and why I am still not buying in. We talk about the reluctance to play young players. We bring up the Casey Kotchman got Lasik surgery candidate for this years overblown spring training story. We end with my sleeper in terms of who could end up helping the Indians the most this year, but is getting the least coverage. Listen in for all this and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about how while it does not look good that the Franmil Reyes and Jose Ramirez situation is not really a huge deal. We bring up a conspiracy idea that is likely false, and then explain why that while it looks bad the net affect on the team is likely low. We talk about two signings and two releases and how some of them could have an affect on the Indians. Then we end with the last five minutes of our Locked on Tigers crossover. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is the month of crossover's on the Locked on Network. Chris Castellani and myself have such a good conversation that it lasts for nearly an hour before it is done. I am splitting this conversation up over two days, each one will be 30 minutes plus of Indians and Tigers thoughts. Here is a chance to hear another teams expert and their view on the Indians. We talk pitching, prospects, projections and more.
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It is the month of crossover's on the Locked on Network. Chris Castellani and myself have such a good conversation that it lasts for nearly an hour before it is done. I am splitting this conversation up over two days, each one will be 30 minutes plus of Indians and Tigers thoughts. Here is a chance to hear another teams expert and their view on the Indians. We talk pitching, prospects, projections and more.
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We start out where the news has been all day Mickey Callaway the caught falsehood by the Indians and the troubling Tito Francano connections. Callaway is many things all bad, but we talk about the greater baseball issues that allows for Mickey Callaway's to thrive. Callaway's actions are despicable but they are not surprising if you have been around baseball long enough. The Indians need to do better.
We talk about the Francisco Lindor name issues, and how while I respect it the timing is a bit odd. We talk about the delayed minor league season, player options, and end discussing the game against Seattle and what parts are important and or interesting from that game. If nothing else it is nice to not see Billy Hamilton as a DH, and we hopefully never will again.
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We dig into a popular idea from year past the all free agent team, and while the picking is slim it does allow for some fun dips into the past as I see names I remember from years ago. There is a clear two top to the free agent market, but there are still a lot of players left out their who could help a lot of squads and we talk about them all and more. I break down the hitters and the pitchers who standout. Then we talk about how small sample size and spring training do not matter, until it does. There is a player who is staring early for the Indians and while it is too early to take anything from the performance. It is extremely encouraging to see this particular young player excelling like they have. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the show we talk about the change in format, and why it is a good thing. We dig into a no-hitter in the MAC and explain why if you can do it safely this is a year to go out and watch local MAC baseball. We talk about the spring training game, the names there and why it is fun that baseball was back even if it was mostly players who won't break camp with the Indians. We try to talk some history, and remind people of a podcast from last year where I covered how close it was that Tom Seaver was an Indian. Then we talk about a potential trade target who has come in in National articles, and also been a player talked about on local blogs as a player who could be very likely on the move. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about Harold Ramirez, and how he isn't very good but might still be useful for the Indians. We talk about how his profile is one that does not lead itself to long term success, yet at the same time the Indians outfield production is so bad that even a below average defender and hitter might still be an upgrade. We also dig into the first three cuts from the minor league system. This is likely just the beginning as the cutting of affiliates will lead to more cuts long term. These three players are all logical cuts but I expect many more to come sooner than later.
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We talk about the Lindor quote about being in shape, and discuss the idea of extensions and who the Indians should consider extending. We talk about the optimum time to approach a player for an extension and which players make more sense than others. We then talk about Shin-Shoo Choo perennially on the most underrated player in baseball list. He is one of the top 30 hitters in Indians history, a fact most probably do not realize which just goes to show how underrated he is. We talk about the trade to acquire him, and how much the Indians have lacked an outfielder with his ability. We then try and figure out who the 13 pitchers are who will break camp with the Indians. We discuss some under the radar names to know, why I expect there to be a lot of veteran names, who I think will be the closer, and who is going to fill out the starting rotation.
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We talk about some news around the league looking at a spat of recent signings involving a few players we have mentioned on the podcast this offseason. We discus the Indians newest minor move adding Ryan Lavarnway. Then I make a few bold predictions and talk about while it is exciting that pitchers and catchers are reporting why spring training baseball is also kind of the worst. We finally finish talking about our mock, and mix in a little information about what happened over the weekend as we discuss college baseball's opening weekend. I meant to talk Astros as well but forgot about their pick. At the end of the show is a better quality version of the interview we tried to run Friday from WKYC Cleveland. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start out talking about why the Shane Bieber revelation about COVID is potentially the biggest Indians story in weeks. As Cleveland fans saw with Myles Garrett a full recovery is never guaranteed.
Then we take time to discuss the long and great career of Oliver Perez and why Indians fans should be happy he is back. We go over concerns, but also take time to appreciate a player who debut in 2002 as a violate starter and in 2021 will be pitching as a reliable reliever.
Then we talk about Cody Allen, who had one of the most amazing climbs in franchise history on his way to being the greatest closer in team history. We talk about how strange it is his career is ending at 30 while is draftmate Francisco Lindor is just hitting his prime. We talk about the class, for awhile. Listen in for the fun fact of the future Indian taken one spot after Cody Allen in that draft.
After the main podcast is a quick interview from WKYC Cleveland between Nick Camino and Terry Francano, the audio is lighter so you might have to turn things up.
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- Talk Blake Parker signing, specifically why I don't expect much from it
- We continue out Mock draft Series for the 2021 MLB Mock talking picks 20-22, Yankees, Cubs, and White Sox
- Second half of the show is talking about the Indians draft approach, some history then highlighting four specific high school players that make a lot of sense for the Indians based on what they have done in recent years. I pick two high school hitters and two high school pitchers
- Then I end talking about local in state talent specifically how it is a great year with potential first rounders at Ohio State, Kent State, Ohio University, and Miami of Ohio.
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We started my Mock 2.0 on the show last Friday. The college baseball season is set to begin on Friday of this week, so it seemed the perfect time to get one final mock out before then. We discuss the next group of picks so listen in to hear about names and players to know for the 2021 MLB draft. We get through another picks setting up for tomorrow's podcast which will devote the entire second half of the show to the Indians draft selection.
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The latest from Atlanta where they are getting ready to host an NBA All-Star game that players don't want and fans are confused over. LeBron James sends the Lakers into overtime against the Thunder. The Suns ended the Milwaukee Bucks win streak. Karl-Anthony Towns returned for the first time since contracting COVID-19. A 5-team trade in the WNBA. Are the Jets the most interesting NFL team this offseason? Plus, Can the Vikings pull off what the Buccaneers did? It's the Q of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the newest Indians Ben Gamel, meh, and Billy Hamilton, oh no, We go into why Gamel might be a familiar name for long time fans. We discuss what value either could bring and what hurt they could do in terms of player development. We talk about a player who was DFA that could interest the Indians. Then we start my Mock 2.0, picks 1-11, come and listen to names to know for this draft, and find out why I do not expect it to follow the path the majority of draft writers expect.
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We talk about some draft stuff at the top both historical and in the future. We then take the Indians sent out a survey about fan interest and the name change. We read it, take it online and have some takes on what is being asked. We then talk about the news and one of my perennial Indians targets signed with the Marlins. we talk about the Indians and who could still be added to the roster, and what one can infer based on who has signed and who has been reported to camp already.
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There have been so many bad rumors about Jose Rameriz, and finally, they got put to rest this weekend. We talk about what I have been talking about for weeks, and also why baseball reporting now is a bit of a mess. We talk about the issues where reporters and storytellers are replaced with people rushing to be first or agent of team mouthpieces. We end with some fun facts about the fourth round, the round of Jeff. Before I end with a question help me pick the topic for tomorrow's WKYC Cleveland show.
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The Indians have added four players on minor league contracts, we talk about them all including one of the best relievers in team history. We also look at the non-roster invites for camp, discuss the start of spring training too. Then we dig into the Indians in the third round, what they did well, what they did not. We talk about who has played the most, who has been the best, and also who was the worst third-rounder in Indians team history. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take some time to try and figure out who will end up as the Indians starters on opening day and who will be the starters at midseason. We talk about the prospects who should make a significant impact on the Indians. Find out who I think will make the cut, and why I am actually kind of excited for the Indians lineup later this year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We got in-depth on Eddy Rosario during the second half of the show. We talk about finances for the Indians. the change from a year ago and the news that they went over budget to add Rosario which is great, but also points to the bigger issue of just how much salary was cut. We talk news including the worst trade in recent memory and the rejection of a bad proposal by the MLB to the MLBPA. We then talk in-depth on what Eddy Rosario brings and why his addition has the potential to be huge. Tomorrow's show we got into lineups so make sure to toon in. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cesar Hernandez had a career year but ended up taking a pay cut and signing a very team-friendly deal. He will likely man second base for the next two years until Ty Freeman is ready for the gig. We talk about the Ahmed Rosario trade talk. The made-up rumor of JRAM and the Braves. Along with false narratives about the top 100 prospects. The infielder market, and why the Indians are primed to trade for help sooner than later.
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We talk about the news of the day and why the players association turned down the universal DH and expanded playoffs. We look into some signings, talk about team developmental history, have a mini mailbag, and then finally we get into the meat of the show looking into potential free agents who could fit the Indians five to 10 million dollar price range and why they might save more money long term by signing a reliever today.
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I take some issue with a piece from the Plain Dealer, where it feels like the writer is carrying a lot of water for the Indians and defending moves that are yet to come. I take a look at why the Orioles trading Santander is even more likely now. I talk a bit about how robust the pitching market has been and why it is a surprise that Carrasco was not worth more. We bonus around baseball talking second-baseman and even a little Trevor Bauer. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some sound issues on this one, it gets fixed at the add break so a quick heads up. We go into the mailbag and answer a bunch of questions including explaining who the worst 2nd round pick in team history is and why. We talk about prospects lists and why I don't look at them hardly at all. We talk about Emmanual Clase and more.
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We talk about some old friends at the top of the show including one you may have forgotten. Then we talk about why Anthony Santander should be the target for the Indians this offseason and how his name is in the news. We talk about the Springer deal that occurred at the start of the podcast. Then we end with a look at the top second-round picks in franchise history and how the team has never drafted a prep player in the second round who found any major league success.
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I talk about Corey Kluber signing with the Yankees and why it surprised me, and why I am happy for him. I wax a bit Nostglic for his time with the Indians and the special run the Indians had during his peak. He was an absolute warrior for the Indians in 2016. We talk about the projected rotation and players who are likely to spend the start of the year in the minors in spite of the minors being delayed to start the year. We talk about the players the Indians came to an agreement with before arbitration began, and why the catcher situation and the amount of money invested there should be no surprise. Then we add with the promised bit I had recorded previously about the Rays and Indians and why they should be natural fits in a trade for both squads and it still holds even now.
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This was a fun talk with Javi Reyes of locked on Padres. We talk about all the moves the Padres have made adding three potential aces over the last six months. We spend a lot of time on the Indians as well as it relates to the Clevinger deal, and the prospects they added in that deal over the course of two podcasts. Great talks about baseball, Padres, and the Indians. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This was a fun talk with Javi Reyes of locked on Padres. We talk about all the moves the Padres have made adding three potential aces over the last six months. We spend a lot of time on the Indians as well as it relates to the Clevinger deal, and the prospects they added in that deal over the course of two podcasts. Great talks about baseball, Padres, and the Indians. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One can understand a trade and still not like it. We look at the consensus on the return the Indians got for trading Lindor and Carrasco. We talk about what these players might do the concerns with each and who we might see first. We talk about what the local news has reported along with why it is that Isiah Greene, in particular, concerns me, not due to him at all but due to the Indian's own issues. We talk about all four players in-depth, and why I still have major reservations even though most think this was a solid return for the Indians.
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Frankie Lindor and Carlos Carrasco have been traded to the Mets. While it feels like a bad dream, it is now a reality. We dig into the Indians additions, who could help soon, and the trade-in general as we try and figure out why it was the Indians traded another two players who will go down as two of the best in franchise history. We have special guest Aram Leighton from Locked on Prospects and Locked on Marlins to talk about the big deal.
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The Rays are down their number one and two starters from a year ago. They have five pitchers currently set to miss the majority of 2021 due to major surgeries. They have platoon bats who would be everyday players for the Indians. They have the best minors in baseball, and bats that are more than ready to play every day. The Indians have better starter depth than any team in baseball a trade only makes a ton of sense listen to names to know, top prospects, and why these two teams making a deal should have happened already.
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I take a look at the three trades that were made by the Padres to acquire ace pitching and compare and contrast those three trades. We look at the why and the who of each of these deals. We explain why the Padres made these moves, and what the other teams saw in the parts and pieces they added as well. We compare the Indian's trade to both deals and explain why even though Snell had more value I think the Indians got nearly an equal value in the deal for Clevinger. This is a long one be warned. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk with Rogelio Castillo of Tigers SRD, and many other sites. We talk Indians and Tigers. We talk about how poorly trades have gone for the Indians when the Tigers are involved. We talk about the Tigers one of the more interesting up-and-coming teams if for no other reason than all the young pitchers they have in place. This is part two of a two-part convo talking all things Indians, Tigers, and AL Central in general.
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We talk with Rogelio Castillo of Tigers SRD, and many other sites. We talk Indians and Tigers. We talk about how poorly trades have gone for the Indians when the Tigers are involved. We talk about the Tigers one of the more interesting up-and-coming teams if for no other reason than all the young pitchers they have in place. This is part one of a two-part convo talking all things Indians, Tigers, and AL Central in general.
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At the end of this recording, the Blake Snell trade occured so it is ot talked about on the show today. We talk about the Josh Bell deal. Why he was traded, why the cost was so low, and why did he struggle so much in 2020. We also address if the Indians should have been in on trying to add the young hitter to the lineup. We then talk about Nick Wittgren and why he has been successful even thought he outlying numbers have been not great.
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This is part two of a two-parter where Burke Granger and myself talk scouting, favorite players, how what we look for, and even more. I have done over 400 episodes and yet there are parts of this discussion that I have never had or talked about in this podcast. Find out about approaches to scouting, hits, and misses, and what we each look for when we check out players. This time we also talk Indians prospects and the most recent drafts. Get ready to hear a lot about Logan Allen Part Deux. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is part one of a two-parter where Burke Granger and myself talk scouting, favorite players, how what we look for, and even more. I have done over 400 episodes and yet there are parts of this discussion that I have never had or talked about in this podcast. Find out about approaches to scouting, hits, and misses, and what we each look for when we check out players. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The world of baseball is mostly dead right now. There is some very minor news, some rumors, and some former Indians who found new homes. We talk about how the Lindor market is shrinking daily it feels and why I hope a trade is made sooner rather than later. We also got a fun message from a listener with a boxscore from a JUCO game that included both Indians Rule 5 adds Trevor Stephan and Chris Roller.
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It is a mailbag edition. I take questions about prospects, this season, trades, and then go off about how badly MLB manages to run its offseason and its sport in general. I get a bit real in this long one that is focused on many topics.
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There was news about Omar Vizquel today and none of it good. We talk about it, as it is news. We talk about other news and signings in the league, before talking some baseball history and Indians history to end the podcast.
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We talk about the Indians and the Angels with former Locked on Angels host and good friend Taylor Blake Ward. We dig into a lot of stories in and around baseball and have a fun wide-ranging talk. So toon in to hear a pair of friends talk about the teams they love to cover.
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We talk more about the name change as there is additional information. We talk about the Mets in response to a question. We dig into some more news as another outfielder goes off the market and speculate that the Indians might not have plans to add any outfielders at all.
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The Indians are reportedly no more, so we talk about why it is the right move. We also look to the Cavs name search for inspiration and a fun baseball connection. I talk about even though this is hard for many and stinks why it is the correct move. We also dig into some FA news, and talk about the Phillies as a potential trade partner thanks to adding Trader Dave as GM.
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We dig deep on the rule 5. The Indians lost two players and added two more, so get ready to find out about all four, even if there are two in particular one lost and one gained that get the majority of the time. Ka'ai Tom is a player where there are so many reasons why he should not succeed yet he keeps doing it, and the A's keep finding those types of players. The Indians gain Trevor Stephan from the Yankees who have struggled with pitcher development, what did they see to target this player and think he could make their roster. Listen in to find out more.
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Carlos Santana goes to a division rival, and while it makes me sad I am glad he got paid. We talk about his place in team history. We discuss who the young players who are going to be expected to step up are, and even try to do some projection going forward. We also dig into the Rule 5 draft talking about players who the Indians could lose and some players the Indians should certainly target.
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We talk about all the recent moves by the White Sox with South Side Sox and Future Sox writer James Fox. We talk White Sox, what more thy might do, what they have done. We talk about an outsiders view on the Indians. So join in and find out about the Sox, their prospects, and the moves they have made and might make.
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We talk about the Reds, who are a rumored trade candidate for Lindor but make the least sense of any rumored candidate for a myriad of reasons. We have an old friend alert, and then dig into the Zips projection bringing up the comps, projections, and explaining why the Indians could have a lot of variance in there projection. At the end we do dig into the DH news a bit, but it is something every listener should have expected.
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This is part two of a two part conversation talking about all sorts of things baseball with Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game. He is one of the best in the business of baseball scouting, writing, and the draft in general. We talk I This was a lot of fun and this is a wide ranging podcast certain to hit on something you will enjoy.
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This is part one of a two part conversation talking about all sorts of things baseball with Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game. He is one of the best in the business of baseball scouting, writing, and the draft in general. We talk Indians prospects, Clevinger trade, the state of baseball, and missed windows. This was a lot of fun and this is a wide ranging podcast certain to hit on something you will enjoy.
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This one goes long, we talk finances and money lost in 2020. We talk about the 2012 draft and the two first rounders both non-tendered today. There were a lot of interesting players cut today, could any of them sign with the Indians, maybe? We discuss names to know, names who you already know, and why the Indians let go the players they did today. We just talk a lot in general, and the end gets a little dark as we talk about not being taken in by the leagues rhetoric about big losses and how MLB is using these hard times to take advantage of several situations.
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We look at some recent news, and how pitching moving quickly could be to the very deep Indians benefit. We talk some Eddie Rosario, Mike Minor, Cam Hill, and more. We talk about Cleveland's continued progressive sports history, and why the Browns are reminding of the Indians this year.
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We talk with Adam Liberman who spent seven years as the director of public and media relations with the Rubberducks. Before that he spent time working in the majors for the Atlanta Braves. We talk about that Braves time, his time in AA, and just some general thoughts about players who are almost all now major league players. It is a unique talk involving a very intelligent guy who has spent the better part of two decades working in baseball.
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We have our third free agent signing, and it is another pitcher. We talk about it, along with the fact the market for Lindor might be a lot smaller than previously anticipated. We do a quick preview of some players who could be let go by the Indians and other teams on Wednesday which is the last chance for teams to cut players rather than got to arbitration. After this we discuss searching the globe to find talent, that the Indians could potentially afford. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jordan Humpreys is an ideal Indians type of pitcher, but one who has thrown just 169 innings in the minors over the last five years. He could be a sleeper for the Indians or a bust. We dig into why the Indians added him, why you should pay attention to him. then we talk about Cimber and hand both let go this offseason both before they were expected to leave when the Indians first acquired them. We dig into why the trade didn't work out as expected, and why in spite of that it is still a very easy win by the Indians in terms of current value, even if it is fair to wonder if they could have gotten better value in the long run for one of the top prospects in baseball.
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We have Justin Lada on the show from Indians Baseball Insider. We talk about the addition of Demarlo Hale a bench coach before diving into the majors and minors. We talk favorite sleeper prospects, recent Rule 5 adds, and who Justin likes for a Lindor deal. Come in and hear about a hundred different names who could help the Indians next year and in the future over the next 30 minutes.
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Mike Chernoff went from the favorite to be the Mets president of baseball operations to no longer being a candidate of formally interviewing. We dig into why this is a great thing, and why this sudden flip from last week were he seemed to be on his way out. We talk about the five players the Indians added to their 40 man roster. We also discuss the three big names that were designated for assignment on Friday as well.
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40 man roster needs to be set tomorrow, a pair of minor resignings, and some talk of why Lindor would be perfect for the Tigers but less so as trade partners for the Indians. We take a little listener mail and explain why I still have faith in this team in over the next few years as a potential playoff squad.
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The Indians and Mets just keep having more and more rumors tied to them this time it is Mike Chernoff current general manger who might end up the Mets President of baseball operations. We discuss why it could happen and why it might not. We talk about Cano and why his suspension could help a Lindor trade. We then dive into what a Blue Jays Lindor trade could look like even if I think it is unlikely. We quickly talk Twins, White Sox, and Royals. Two of these teams would not be great fits even if they were in division while one would be a very good fit if they were not competition. We also give a bit of a tease for Tigers talk that is upcoming.
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We talk about some recent articles on the Lindor trade, we discuss some twitter questions and interactions as well. We dive into the shortstop position and why the national focus that the Indians must add a shortstop is so very silly when it comes to any possible Lindor deal. I try and be nice but mostly fail when it comes to the most recent articles. I also discuss some history which shows how much the game has change in 14 years, and why Lindor toe Blue Jays is very, very unlikely.
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Mike Clevinger is about to have his second Tommy John surgery, and while it is awful there was a collective exhale from Indians fans who realized the team was able to get value for Clevinger before he lost an entire season to injury. We revisit the trade the Indians made, talk about the first free agent signing, and give some time to appreciate the greatness if peak Grady Sizemore.
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We talk about the some history before diving into the Red Sox, Rays, and Blue Jays. We talk players who could help the Indians and what needs and rumors are tied to those teams. We also discuss the plans for the show for this week, so tune in to hear about some more names and some rumors that I have heard about recently.
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We discuss the major awards, and were the Indians players ended up. We talk about local ties with some of those nominated and we also talk about how the overall votes turned out. There was just one Met listed in the MVP race, a particular favorite of this podcast. We talk some history then return to the Orioles who we discussed earlier in the week and why they are a team to remember based on any Lindor deal
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There has been a lot of Indians and Mets talk, so I took this chance to have Ryan Finkelstein of Locked On Mets join to talk about what is happening with the Mets. His personal view, some names to know, and possible trades that could make sense for both teams. Listen to hear a Mets fan take on Lindor and on possible out going talent.
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We talk Astros, Athletics, and Orioles as we try and find a trade for the Indians. We discuss the relevant points from the big news of the day, the Mets news conference. I find one team who has a lot of potential pieces for the Indians, including a player who missed all of 2020. Listen in to find out who is a natural fit in terms of providing interesting bats for possible trades.
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The Clevinger deal is complete and matt Waldron is now a Padre. We talk about why now, and why him. We talk about Rookie of the Years, Chicago's disaster, and Trevor Bauer. We talk a little Angels, and a lot of Rangers as we look for teams to trade with to help the Indians chances in 2021.
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I finally give in and focus on a possible Lindor to the Yankees deal, as the majority of trade rumors involve him currently going to the Yankees. So i find a deal that makes sense, even though I am not sure sure that Yankee fans would agree as there is more name value then actual value to some players I mention. We also talk lineups, which show just how much is unproven and still up in the air for the Indians for next year. I mean the entire infield and outfield is a bit undefined. We know Jose and Franmil will be somewhere but not even sure where yet.
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We talk about the news that broke today, not sure it counts as news but apparently Francisco Lindor will be traded before the seasons starts. I think it was well established. We talk bad and good rumors, which allow us to talk more Mets. Then we go through the deals and years to show not just how the colon deal has netted hundreds of victories for Cleveland but also how it is connected to the trade most like it the Chris Archer deal in recent years.
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We continue our trek through the majors looking for teams that could have the parts and pieces to help out the Indians. We look at the Nationals, Phillies, and Mariners. The Mariners have been a trendy pick for a team, on the rise, but do they make sense for any trades with the Indians? Listen and find out. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the plans to change the minors even more, which will continue to hurt those minor league teams. We discuss the Gold Glove winners for the Indians, and then some 2007 and 2008 drafts due to Roberto Perez winning his second Gold Glove in a row. After this I bring about my crazy trade ideas, before settling on why the Braves are a good match for minor trades with the Indians.
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We talk about why the Indians preferred Robert Perez to Brad Hand, and why no team wanted a top three reliever in the American League on a one year deal. We go into the finalists for the major awards who should win, and who I think will win. We then go back and revisit the Mets and how even without considering Lindor, they still make perfect sense for a trade with the Indians.
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The Indians made some roster decisions, which lead tot he 40 man dropping to 34 for a movement before jumping back up to 35. We discuss four players who will likely take up some of those spots. We talk about Brad Mills, coaching change. We then talk a few names of players who have been let go, or are rumored to be let go that could benefit the Indians.
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The Indians do something unusual to save some money, which feels like it will be the theme of the 2021 season. A season that could end up with a lower total payroll than the shortened 2020 season. We talk catchers, salary, and another new manager in the American League Central. I explain why I think the Indians best chance to contend and win is over, but why they could still end up sneaking a World Series victory in the next five years anyways.
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First we finish our all prospect team talk. then we go into the Chicago White Sox news which is great for all Indians fans. We discuss some recent buyouts before setting on two that could end up Indians and one that could help the Indians. Lastly we talk about some minor league cuts which leads me to ramble on and on and on about the 2015 draft a draft full of names, players, and interesting stories.
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We talk about 10 pitchers to know for the Indians, half of which i expect to see with the Indians in the majors in 2021 in some form or another. So listen in to find out who the next young arms will be for the Indians and which players are likely to help next year.
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There is a little World Series talk at the top before we focus in on the Indians hitters in the minors. We try and figure out who is the top player at each position with just a little bit of cheating when there is a spot without a player who fits cleanly. Make Sure to toon in tomorrow to here about the pitchers, which are an even better group of talent then the hitters. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Theragun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the trade of Larry Doby by the Indians to the White Sox, and the series of trades that occurred before and after with the players involved. How many of these players were involved in several trades for each other over the years. We also explore a theme for the Indians in that area which is acquiring players in the final year of their career. A lot of 1950s talk, but it becomes almost comical how many times teams trade away and then trade back for players back then. We end with a bit of Marlins trade chatter, a very brief bit at the end of the show.
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On Today's podcast we look at some history and specifically what happened to a pair of young pitchers who faced each other on the biggest stage but both ended up having shortened careers that did not live up to anyone's expectations. Then we finally talk about the Cubs as trade partners, there is one name to watch there and after a week of buildup it is kind of a disappointing chat in terms of trades, but very interesting in terms of how many players the Cubs have entering FA years.
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I had some twitter talk with other Locked On hosts and in my own timeline. This all lead me to talk about more potential Lindor deals. We also celebrate an award for Carlos Carrasco, and do some deep looking back on the 2009 Indians draft which produced double digit future MLB talent, and was one of the best classes were the Indians selected multiple players from Ohio in a draft. In the end I give the listeners what they want, and in this case that is more Lindor trade talk.
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We are back to talk about more picks in the Way Too Early edition of the Mock draft. We focus on picks 21-27, including the Indians selection. While I mention two names there, there are really a dozen players that stand out as possible selections for the Indians at pick 22. Listen in learn some names, and find out who I think could be the next big name Indians prospect from what is shaping up to be a great draft.
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We take a break from the mock to do a World Series preview. We look at the Rays and Dodgers World Series which any listener knows was my projection way back in the winter. We explore Cleveland ties, talk about how the teams matchup, and declare not just a winner but which of these teams is setup to be baseball's next great dynasty, Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Freshly Join almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up. Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every year my Way Too Early Mock was one of the top five articles I wrote in terms of hits, typically racking up a few hundred thousand over on 247 or Scout. I decided to take this piece and move it to the digital format. Here is a chance to get to know some names that could end up being Indians. The draft is part of the lifeblood of the Indians, so here is a chance to learn some names and maybe find some college or local players to watch as we get closer to the college baseball. Ok closer is relative, but I for one can't wait for it.
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We continue to try and find ways for the Indians to improve their offense, trying to find a magic mix of cheap talent, depth from the other teams, and a squad whose needs match up with the Indians. We spend a lot of time on the Reds who matchup with the Indians in all three areas. We also talk Brewers and Pirates as we continue on the search to find players who might make the Indians a little less painful to watch next season at least in terms of the outfield which was historically awful this past season.
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We talk some Indians history. then after a question from Locked On Cardinals Lucas Smith I look into what a deal with the Cardinals for Lindor could look like, and why such a deal could make sense. I go over to the Trade simulator page, and see a bunch of trades from Angels fans involving pitchers and Lindor to the Angels. So we switch gears and look at what a Lindor deal to the Angels could look like. This is likely to be a returning theme of the offseason. Tomorrow we will go back to finding just general trade partners for the Indians in the future.
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We look at a question that missed the mailbag last night and use it as a reasoning to start going team by team trying to find a squad that might make sense for the Indians to engage in trade talks about adding outfield help. We are not looking to trade any Indian's player in particular just trying to find a team with depth at the Indians particular position of weakness. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's show we talk about history, take some mailbag questions, and then dive into the 2021 draft. I bring up five names to know, and why those players stuck out for me based on the Indians model and approach. There are three pitchers and two batters that we go into who these players to watch are and why they so well fit with what the Indians typically do on draft day.
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Todays show coincides with the 100 year anniversary of the Indians first World Series win. This comes one day after the 72 year anniversary of the Indians last World Series win. We look at history including a trade that helped them win the 48 World Series. We also look at the Rays and how they are using the same model as the Indians but just doing it better right now. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This one goes longer than the pitchers even though there are less names. The Indians have a clear path of constant developmental failure which is highlighted by these prospects and players. The Indians issues with college bats, corner outfielders, and first baseman is something that has been plaguing this franchise for the last 20 plus years. Listen in and find out who made the list of bats and also including one of the players who has intrigued me more than any other player over the years due t o all the weird occurrences in his career. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Postmates For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON. Bombas Bombas makes the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. But these socks do more than keep feet cozy. They help give back to the most vulnerable members of our community.Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/locked Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We were asked about our Indians dream team, instead we look into the nightmare team. We look at all the top prospects who ended up disappointing fans and prognosticators over the last 30 years. We dig deep not looking at players who simply failed to live up to hype but instead finding those who failed to have any extended success or extended time in the majors in general. It took us so long wee are splitting it into pitchers and hitters, so listen tot he pitchers part today to hear about names forgotten and half remembered who were supposed to be stars or at least regulars for the Indians.
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There is not a ton of news so we do a mailbag edition of the podcast. We answer several twitter questions all off the cuff, talking everything from the minors to Frankie Lindor. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Postmates For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON. Bombas Bombas makes the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. But these socks do more than keep feet cozy. They help give back to the most vulnerable members of our community.Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/locked Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians announced their Fall Instructional roster, and it has every single high pick or high priced signing from the last three years. Well there are a few players missing, and that does tell us about the Indians views on some players and about who the Indians are looking to get some more time with. The infield is crazy loaded, but how do the Indians look at every position other than shortstop? We look at the whole roster and have some fun with talking about the stars of tomorrow. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Postmates For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON. Bombas Bombas makes the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. But these socks do more than keep feet cozy. They help give back to the most vulnerable members of our community. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/locked Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a long talk with Ohio Vs, Everyone's Matt Bretz as we go deep on this offseason. What we think will happen? Who do we think is traded, who do we hope stays, and what do we think might happen? Listen into this one as we cover a lot off the season and all the names you are curious about when it comes to the Indians in 2021. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Postmates For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON. Bombas Bombas makes the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. But these socks do more than keep feet cozy. They help give back to the most vulnerable members of our community.Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/locked Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This show goes into everything from talking Lindor and deals, to 40 man moves, and who needs to rostered to even diving into the FA market of outfielders. We are already focused on 2021 and leaving the disappointing end of 2020 in the rear view mirror.
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Indians played maybe their worst game of the year, and worst of all looked listless at points. We dive deep into the Indians loss and how they somehow seemed to play this entire series in bizaroo world. We talk about the future, players on the way out, and the giant amount of cash this team could be saving. The question of course is will it be another offseason of big salary cuts or will the Indians reinvest in talent for a squad that is losing multiple starters and likely the face of the franchise before 2021 begins Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians had a game one to forget outside of Josh Naylor. We dig deep into game one, talk about the three reasons why Shane Bieber failed. We then talk about why there is still hope, and why there is no one better than Carlos Carrasco to go in game two.
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Today's show, talks about awards, league leaders, answers listener mail, and preview the up coming series against the New York Yankees. While we talked about them with Justin on Monday, we do a more traditional preview today as well. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I sit down and do a zoom interview with Justin Lada of Indians Baseball Insider. We talk about the season before focusing in on the series against the Yankees. We talk about what the Indians would need to win, what to worry about, and even the Yankees secret weapon in this one.
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Another game winner by Jose Ramirez, who should now be the favorite for MVP. The Indians should have the leading canid ate for the Cy Young, MVP, and Reliever of the Year. We talk about some listener mail, good news, and also a small look forward to to the Pirates series. We dig into the playoff picture which is becoming cleaner by the day. Hard to believe there is just one weekend of games left before the post season begins.
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So we have some very exciting news, and a partnership that will allow everyone to see how I have a face for radio. We dig into the big win today, and how it was the White Sox who were badly managed all the way to a loss. We talk about pitching probables who will be on the mound for Monday and more. Then we dig into listener mail about the shortstop market, MVP voting, and minor league realignment.
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The Indians are postseason bound, and get there by beating the team they likely will be facing in the postseason. Jose Ramirez has a signature MVP moment, and will hopefully get the attention he deserves as the leading MVP candidate based on production this year. Even with the win there were still some managerial miscues which makes me nervous about the post season for a team that has the pitching staff to go deep if Sandy Alomar can just get out of their way.
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If the season ended today and not in six days the Indians would be facing the White Sox in the post season. So we preview this series and a possible post season matchup. We take some time to talk about why Jose Ramirez should be considered a front runner for the AL MVP. We talk about the lack of power from Carlos Santana. We also dig into what the Indians likely post season rotation could be, and it is a bit surprising.
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This weekend I was perfect for predictions. In addition the struggles of Maton and velocity issues of McKenzie should have been surprise to any of our listeners. We talk about these games in depth the fantastic pitching, the bad management, and the disappearing bats. We spend time on just how good Jose Ramirez has been. This team continues to win in spite of terrible management and a roster that is significantly weaker now then it was when the year began. There are seven games left for the Indians, before the post season. Enjoy the games while they are here because a deep post season run just doesn't seem likely.
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Shane Bieber is pretty pretty good. He has another strong game, where the only thing that could get to him was bad management. We talk about Bieber and also the huge game by Jose Ramirez on his birthday. He has as many home runs as the number two and four players combined for the Indians. We preview the Tigers and dig into their advanced numbers. The Tigers are a team that are emerging as a potential contender over the next few years.
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I ranted last night about the Indians and roster and lineup construction. Little did I know how weird the game was going to get on the way to the Indians seventh loss in a row which is the first time that has happened since 2013. We talk about the continued issues in the game, We talk about the Indians outfield some more, as they are going for historically bad levels of performance. We do a mini preview of the Tigers who are on deck for the Indians to face, and the team that are chasing them for the final playoff spot. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ok, so I am more than a bit annoyed by Mike Freeman and Sandy Alomar. One might be able to detect it in the podcast tonight. I recorded this as the game was going on and before some of his failures in the game. Yes other players also performed poorly, but when you bat Mike Freeman second one does not deserve to win. There is so much advanced thought into lineups and the importance of the two spot that just putting Freeman there because the normal second baseman hits there is exactly why this team has failed over the past week.
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We look at the advanced and bio-metric data to try and see are the Indians good? We spend time on both fangraphs and Baseball Savant and dig into the numbers to see with the season nearing the end are the Indians any good? What areas need improvement, and is there an obvious or easy answer to what has been effecting the Indians offense of late. We also dig into the excellence that has been the Indians pitching to try and figure out does this team have a chance in the post season.
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After a rough weekend there is not much joy in Cleveland. The Indians have been a mess of late, but does it really matter? The post season is already locked up for the Indians. We talk about the three games, the playoff picture, and about the possible moves that could occur on Monday since it is an off day. While things are a mess right now just remember the post season is always a crap-shot at best.
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This is a long one that saw us focus on a rather pitiful series by the Cleveland Indians. We talk about lineup woes, and how I would change the lineup if I was running the team. We look into some players in the minors who could help. We talk 40 man in depth, pointing out why Nolan Jones should be in play to help the Indians. There is no time to discuss the Twins after what we saw over the last three days.
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Not a lot needs to be said about the whole game the Indians played, but that does not stop me from speaking. We explore the loss and all the way the Indians failed in losing two of three to the team with the second worst record in baseball. We then switch to talk about Carlos Carrasco after a twitter question about him moving up to 4th all time in strikeouts in Indians history. Listen in as we explore his place in the record books and team history in general.
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We talk about the Indians game, and how a day after defending Cimber he really let us down. We talk about lineup construction and how good performances do not take away a bad lineup. We then dive into if this team is a lock for the postseason why don't they give more reps to young players to see what they might have. We talk a little post season as well. We also give thanks to both the good and bad reviews that have popped up on itunes.
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The Indians did what I predicted and took two of three games, so we revisit the Brewers series. We talk about the strong performance against Brad Keller. I harp on bad front offices not doing enough to build for the future. We also dig into the mailbag, and discuss Franmil, Bieber, and Civalee among others. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Bombas Bombas makes the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. But these socks do more than keep feet cozy. They help give back to the most vulnerable members of our community.Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/locked Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at a Brewers team, who might be in the worst situation in all of baseball. They are a team that were battling historically bad numbers along with the worst minor league system in baseball. They have failed to develop several of their top prospects, and made a trade in the off-season that might have set the franchise back years. After this we dig into a fan question and try and figure out what the Indians will look like in the year 2024.
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Tom Seaver was one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the game, and he passed away on Wednesday. So I tell the story about how the Indians had a 25% chance to land one of the greatest players of all time. We talk about the last two games, have fun with numbers, and then discuss what a deal to landing Starling Marte would have looked like and ask if people would have been willing to pay that price to get the outfielder everyone wanted.
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We go a bit all over the place. We talk about the 2015 draft due to Matt Harvey and his performance. We dig into his weird history and talk about what has happened. We talk about the 2021 draft due to breaking news, and how it is cool where and when it will happen. it is also awful as we might never see another Mahoning Valley Scrappers game ever again. We find out who the player to be named later is, answer questions, and then talk about why the Indians might have been so motivated to move Clevinger now.
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This podcast goes deep into all nine players on the move in the Mike Clevinger deal. Find out my thoughts on each and every player, and even who I think the player to be named later is. This podcast is extra long, as we give each player their due and explain why the Indians likely made this move, and why history shows us the quantity over one big name is always the way to go when it comes to trades.
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We talk nothing but deadline, we talk about the bad rumors, the good rumors, and the ugly rumors. We talk about the bad info out their and are waiting just like you to see what happens.
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This one goes long. We spend some time reviewing the Indians and the city of Cleveland in general in terms of its impact on integration and many firsts. the Indians only run of success before the 90s happened largely due to being one of the first American League teams to integrate. Then we talk about league news involving trades and preview the Cardinals. They might be the rare team whose offense has struggled more this year than Cleveland's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Freshly Join almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up. Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This time I loaded the correct file, I apologize for the mishap last week but no one pointed it out until a week later. This is the promised interview with my father from early July. After his stroke in March, I had been afraid that this would not even be possible but less than three months later we sit down and I get to pick his brain about baseball. We go all over talking about the game that he got me hooked on as a young one Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Freshly Join almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up. Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels.and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about Clevinger's return for the Indians, before diving into some recent trade rumors about the Blue Jays and the Indians. We talk about who the Indians might like, and digress through some stories that were at least fun for me to look into. We then talk about the last two days, and what has stood out which moves were the smart ones and which ones were incredibly dumb.
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Boston and New York are talking trades with the Indians. We dig into why these stories from those markets are over blown. We talk about who I would want in any such deal, and why the Red Sox seem like a particularly bad fit. We talk about Tito's continued health issues. Then we talk about the Twins a team that looks not as strong as a year ago due to injuries and regression. We look at the metrics, stats, and then just line up the teams side by side. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Freshly Join almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up. Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I take some listener mail as there was a lot after Tristan McKenzie's performance. You can listen to see if I admit failure or something else. We talk about a Mets deal after listener mail brought one up. Then we talk about the reason why this team is unlikely to move Clevinger or Plesac. We also discuss how failure might be the great uniter after this weekend and the failure of the teams starters against what has been a not great Tigers offense. Trade deadline is a week away, and we do look at the one deal that has happened so far that involved the Phillles and Red Sox.
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We talk about why a return of Michael Brantley could make sense for everyone. We dig into the potential cost of such a deal. After that we extol the virtues of Shane Bieber. then we dig into statcast to see who you should fear on the Tigers, and who you should be excited to see the Indians face. then we end with some Tristan McKenzie talk as he will make his debut over the weekend. I may not be his biggest fan, but look forward to him proving me wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recapping roster moves, five days of games, who the Saturday starter might be, pitcher development. Plus a tease of a trade idea of an old friend along with some general trade talk. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the promised interview with my father from early July. After his stroke in March, I had been afraid that this would not even be possible but less than three months later we sit down and I get to pick his brain about baseball. We go all over talking about the game that he got me hooked on as a young one
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We dig deep into the Pirates. We talk about Ohio boy JT Brubaker, who is making his second start. We discuss a Pirates team which is seeing a group of second year players hit a wall. There is some interesting talent, but in general this might be the worst team in baseball. The Indians should get a sweep, and the Pirates should look to sell anyone over the age of 27. This is the easiest stretch of the season so the Indians should pick up games, before facing the Twins next week.
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We discuss the ever evolving Plesac and Clevinger situation. We talk about how it could, but will unlikely effect service time. I discuss how every fan-base wants Clevinger, but thinks he should be had at a deep discount. I explain why his stock has not been effected, and then explore why the Rockies standout as a team that would make sense if the Indians do move on from Clevinger.
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All Zach Plesac had to do was stay quiet, the onus was off him. he managed to put it right back on himself with a video that both showed him unable to accept responsibility, call media evil, and talk about safety while being incredibly unsafe. It was a rather impressive feat.
We talk a little trade deadline as it is 2.5 weeks out, and point out who might be the most likely candidate after Lindor and why. Then we tease an interesting trade idea for tomorrow.
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The Indians lose again. The starter struggles, the pen struggles, the hitters struggle. It was a failure of a series for the Indians. The got beat in every area. Last year the antidote for all issues with the Indians were the Detroit Tigers. This is not the same Tigers team though and they look like a team that is very much on the rise and has a few players establishing themselves as part of the core for the next few years. We explore the Tigers and Indians and see if I can correctly predict the three more games after getting the last 5 games correct. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! cbdMD Our friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
So we know that Clevinger and Plesac will not pitch this week for the Indians. The question remains win will they, and would potential suspensions from the Indians or the league might occur. We look at quotes from teammates which seem to call both players selfish and liars. We preview the Tigers a little bit and continue to shower the best podcast listeners out there with thanks for the show and its always improving numbers.
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Zach Plesac made a poor choice, but what Mike Clevinger did was levels of magnitude worse. He put his teammates, their season, and families on the line so he could go out and get his swerve on. Then rather than admitting what he did, he instead chose to act like nothing happened even though one of his teammates is less than a year removed from cancer, and the rest would be spending time with their families on the off-day. Question is did he really not understand the consequences or did he not care about anyone other than himself. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! cbdMD Our friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians manage to take two of three from the White Sox, which according to Meatloaf is not bad. We talk about Franmil's big weekend, and continued dominance by the teams starters. We start out with news about the hitting coach, and discussing why Plesac made a very dumb move in light of what the Cardinals and Marlins have gone through. We end with a preview of the Cubs a team who has started out as well as anyone, and who the Indians could struggle with in a short series.
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The Indians put as many runs on the board today then they had in their last 8 games combined. We dig into the game, and why another stellar outing by Carlos Carrasco is such a big deal. We talk about that brilliance of Jose Ramirez in the early going and give some love to the recently hot performing Caesar Hernandez. We then talk about the pre game roster moves for both teams. Before ending with a preview of the White Sox, showing how much can change in just one week.
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For today's show we look at the Indians win over the Reds which occurred due to good pitching and good luck. We talk about the cutter, which a pair of Indians have added along with several other pitchers in baseball. We talk about Jordan Luplow and how the Indians can help him. It is also important to point out the season is already more than 20% over, so while one does not want to be alarm-est it is also important to know that there is not time to wait around.
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The Indians get the win thanks to another strong performance from Shane Bieber, and a well timed home run from Franmil Reyes. We talk about the game and the upcoming next two games with the Reds as well. We take some time to push for more Bradley Zimmer. Then we explore what the Indians will likely look like after rosters are reduced down to 28 targeting the four players who are the most likely to be sent down. We look around the league talking about big name prospects who are being promoted, and teams who are hurting specifically teams who are hurting for pitchers.
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Indians have another terrific pitching performance and another unwatchable offensive performance. We dig into the early numbers, showing just how pitiful the team has been in the batters box. We talk about news, including the Indians adding a player to their 60 man roster. We then close out the 2020 MLB draft as I present my Shadow Draft, which is a yearly article i write as a way to end one draft season and begin another. Also a big thanks to everyone who listens we are up 35% from a year ago.
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The Indians offense didn't show up for the weekend series, we discuss what was a pretty horrible weekend. We highlight the little good there was, and talk about how the Indians are stacking up in the early going compared to the rest of the league. We talked about a very minor trade the Indians made, before moving onto a Reds preview. The Reds are the Indians mirror image right now a team, struggling with offense that is being dragged along by a fantastic pitching staff.
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We dig into listener mail and revisit and expand a possible trade with the Orioles. We talk about the bullpen woes, and the loss tot he White Sox. We also dig into the positives of Zach Plesac and his unbelievable performance. We jump into Thursday's game in progress focusing on Shane Bieber and yet another huge win and performance by the Indians young ace. It is the early going but you have to feel great about how the starters have shown to start the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spend the first half of the episode looking at the catcher position. With Roberto Perez, going on the IL the Indians have no one who can be a starter for an extended period of time. In addition there is almost no catchers left out there on the market for the Indians to add. We do point out who is available on the market, and try and find some interesting names on the trade market. We recorded this before the Indians and White Sox game, so instead we preview the up coming series against the Twins. Once again a position by position preview of this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Disclaimer one, at the end of this podcast I forgot Cam Hill. I really need to never use ESPN depth charts ever again. Hill was the right choice to close the game and showed everyone that with his dominant performance. We talk about the Marlins situation which in a day has gotten much worse, so much so their season is on pause right now. We talk about the Indians roster moves, and why Roberto Perez is completely irreplaceable maybe more so than any player on the Indians not named Lindor. We go over both wins, and focus on the top performers which including the continued excellence of Indians starters and three players hitting their first home run of the year.
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We start out talking about the Marlins mess, something we all knew would happen, but maybe not as soon as it occurred.. How does one take seriously a season where a team loses a third of its roster. How does a team carry enough players and not mess up its 40 man after such a situation. Once again it appears Manfred and the MLB dropped the ball. We go over some news. Kluber being out for at least a month. White Sox making some roster moves. then we preview the White Sox series position by position.
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There is a ton of news to shift through, and about half a dozen old friend alerts as well. We dig into the news and what it could mean for the Indians. We go over the weekend series that was highlighted by amazing starting pitching performances. Including Shane Bieber with some record setting numbers. We do a very small preview of the White Sox series as there was just so much news ion this opening weekend including three All Star level arms who could all be done for the year.
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The Indians face a Royals team that is normally pretty terrible, but thanks to Covid is down nine players and in even worse shape than most for the start of the year. The Royals are down most of their rotation, and several starters which should mean a sweep for the Indians, as the Royals were already one of the worst teams in baseball. We do make a correction to our 40 man talk, thanks to the Mad Thinker. We talk about expanded playoffs, which mean it would be shocking if the Indians don't make it. We also talk about the Betts extension and how it just goes to show Lindor's Indians days are numbered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians roster has been released, and it is going to lead to few more moves. The Indians have to add three players to their 40 man roster which means that more moves are coming in the next 24 hours. This is just the first step. There are some surprises and we will talk about not just today's moves but what I think will be happening very soon. We look at the 40 man roster in depth to figure out who is no longer going to be an Indian soon. Then we go in-depth on the Indians Achilles heel, the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's show we talk about some league news and old friends alerts. I give a heads up on a way for some people to get MLB TV and the Athletic free, We take some listener mail. Then we talk about the news about the Indians rotation being announced and how it appears the Indians lineup will likely look like in the upcoming days. Baseball is only a day away.
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There were a lot of old friends looking for a new home after Tuesday was done. Many players were given their release when they were informed they did not make the 30 man roster. We talk about them including one who seems destined to find his way back home. I talk about an outfielder I knew I would get questions about after he was released. We talk about a trade involving a division rival from over the weekend. Then we finally finish up the ESPN top ten piece talking about Jose Ramirez and third base in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Tanner Burns signing, and my concerns with the Indians spending under slot for the first time since the pool system was implemented. Was this due to a weird draft or something to worry about going forward. I could see it either way. We talk about Scott Moss's statement after he was sent to Lake County, and what it means for the Indians now and in the future. Then we end with a discussion of the players who have been sent down and what the roster is shaping up to look like. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rad Power Bikes Right now as a limited time offer, get a free accessory with the purchase of a bike. That’s right. And FREE shipping to the lower 48 states. To get this special offer, text the word MLB to 64-000. cbdMD Our friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Freshly Join almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up. Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedon. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code Locked On to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We don't get a chance to get the ESPN ranks today. Instead we talk about Tanner Burns, and how he is just one of eight unsigned draft picks, which is all the weirder as half of that list is Miami Marlins picks, and Burns is a lot higher a selection than any non-Marlin left. He is in town and likely to sign over the weekend, but we dive into numbers again. We then talk about some small teams news about the Indians top three starters and what a five or six man rotation might look like. The second half of the show is focused on Bradley Zimmer, and how he is battling for the top camp performer with Yu Chang. We talk about what he can bring when healthy, some changes he has made, and the hope for him going forward. I mean for me that was four locations ago when we debated who was the better prospect in the Indians system Zimmer or Frazier and we are still waiting for either one to prove themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start out with some news, and use this to talk about the major concerns the Astros should have with their pitching in general, and their pen specifically. Then we dig into the ESPN ranks again we talk about RF briefly as it was released before setting in to talk about 2B and SS a pair of positions which will likely have completely new starters in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the show today we discuss the Indians players mentioned in the ESPN pieces about the top 10 players at each position in the MLB. We talk about outfielders, first base, and catcher. Then we talk about Yasiel Puig signing with the Braves. Delino Deshields to the DL and more on the latest Locked On Indians.
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We dig back into the geo location data to find out our number two country for listens is Ireland. We find out what people use to listen, and what have been the best days for the pod recently. We then talk about some news that has come out, dig into lineups as Tito has started to discuss what the lineup will look like. We dig into some news look at the Pirates who should be awful this year. Then we talk about the player having the best camp so far Yu Chang and what the future might hold and how he profiles for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about how the Indians might look at a few other starters to move this year if they are looking to get max value in deals. We talk about my concerns for this shortened season and why for a contender they have more question marks than most and really only two or three sure things. We spend a lot of time on players who have opted out, and how this will be a common theme this year. Players can opt out any time, and according to Joel Sherman many are likely to do it as the season progresses. A player could at any point and time after hitting service time requirements or if their team is way out of it decide to end their season early. We focus in on Michael Kopech due to issues with what Don Cooper said in regards to the young arm and also just due to the fact his opt out likely has the greatest effect on the Indians of any player so.
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We talk about former friend Rob Kaminsky, and his return to his original organization. We talk about how I was wrong about every Brandon Moss deal. We talk a bit more draft, and how Tanner Burns is just one of two top 40 players who remain unsigned. Burns is the highest drafted player who remains unsigned. I spend some time mystified by the amount the Red Sox gave Nick Yorke, and other players who I would have taken myself. We talk about how the draft is shaping up in a year. We also talk a little more about names and some expansion talk at the end due to recent rumors. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the retirement of Brandon Guyer who is 7th all time in bWAR from the University of Virginia. We talk about his Tribe time and the players the Indians traded for him. We then dig into the first announced 55 man roster before then spending a little more time on the recent three additions which take the roster up to 58 with just 2 spots left open and which could stay that way to allow trades to occur later in the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start out talking about local kids who have signed as undrafted FAs, and some general UDFA notes. Then we dig into the Indians recent signings and how Carson Tucker gets you a Petey Halpin. We talk about the money left for Tanner Burns and how much the Indians might spend on their last unsigned pick. We then dive into the name debate and point out it is a matter of time for now and we need to pick out what a good name could be. I dig into history to talk about what to tie the Indians to, but really have no great name to work so instead I turn to the fans for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Reds and Dodgers who have been linked to the Indians and Lindor this year. neither team makes a lot of sense, and we also talk about why the Braves and Padres don't either before settling on a team that has one of the five best minors in baseball and also a shortstop locked up through 2023 who they could step right in for the Indians. The combination of a strong minors and a ready made replacement is unmatched by any other squad. In addition, they have made a big trade and signed multiple free agents showing that they are playing for now.
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We talk about Mason Hickman and why he could be the steal of the draft. We dig into the numbers of Allen and Hickman, and then give a comp for Carson Tucker. We end by ranking all of the players drafted. From top to bottom there was not a single bad pick, just ones I might have preferred a little more.
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We look at the three announced signings on Friday by the Indians. We talk about the money used, and money still available to sign the other three players who are yet to sign. We also dig into why Logan Allen is such a central piece to the system by digging into the Indians struggle to develop left-handed pitchers even bad ones.
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We look at some news dealing with three prospects that have been added already to the Indians Taxi Squads, and explain why he Indians added two players who have a 0% chance of playing with the big league squad this year. We talk about where these players will be playing. and we also dig into my expectations for this season when it comes to Frankie Lindor and the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We got the details on the 2020 season, and we dig into what is going to be a weird season in a lot of ways. We also talk about the risks, as news broke during the podcast that Rockies All Star Charlie Blackmon reported to Colorado and tested positive for COVID 19. We talk about the schedule, the weird new rules, roster size, and the important dates. We also dig into the possibility the Indians might be forced to cut salary before the season even begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The news is breaking that the baseball season is very likely set to return. We discuss what the season will look like. We talk about how after three months of public arguing they ended up with the same agreement they had back in March, so hurting the sport for nothing. We talk about the pitfalls, and why the season could still not occur or how it could easily fall apart. There are a ton of risks, which all could derail the 2020 season before it even starts. I miss baseball, but it would be foolish to assume that the game will return and run smoothly in less than a months time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the never ending labor situation and how nothing seems to change, and why we will not cover it anymore until something comes of it. Then we dig into by far the Indians most interesting signing. Alonzo Richardson a 17 year old two-way player who fits their mold perfectly. I explain why he makes so much sense as potential two-way player, and why he is the most interesting UDFA so far. Then since this was recorded on Fathers' Day I give an update on my own father, and how in good news I plan to have him on the podcast soon.
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The Indians have added a third undrafted free agent Jamie Aarias. His a lefty pitcher, who fits their profile exactly but could also have some room for growth. We talk about the labor woes, and ask the question would a championship this year have any meaning, less meaning, or would full just as good. We look at what a 50 man roster could look like, starting with the 40 man taking off a pair of pitches then building from there.
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Everyday the labor talks get worse, and at some point we have to discuss it. The owners used the current crisis to cut the minor leagues, but now want to renegotiate a deal they agreed to. We try and figure out who the six owners are who would prefer no season, spoiler one is likely the Indians. We talk about a commissioner that has done the impossible made Gary Bettman look good. Then we look at the Indians additions of Joe Donovan and Cade Smith a pair of players who were drafted back in 2017 and could have signed for six figures then. They might have have gotten six figures this year in a typical draft, instead they get 20K and they will like it.
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We look at how the Royals are dominating the undrafted FA pool, and why. It was something I predicted on the show a few weeks ago, and it is coming true big time for the Royals. Then we dig into the players the Indians failed to sign from 2019 which include a player who quit baseball, one who broke their leg, and a pitcher who excelled out of the gate. We also look at bit at the 2017 class and the player who at the time was rated higher than Asa Lacy or Austin Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians had one of the best day twos of any team in this years MLB draft. They took four players who top 100 grades, including a player who is my highest rated draft pick taken by the Indians in general. Come here about the new prospects, while I explain why this ended up being one of my favorite recent drafts. The Indians know what they do well in development and drafted players who play directly into their player development strengths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked On Texans) Chris Carter (Locked On Steelers) Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers) Coty Davis (Locked On Texans) and Your Boy Q (Locked On Raiders) come together for a special Locked On Podcast Network Black Lives Matter Roundtable. These eight Locked On hosts share their first-hand experiences as black men in America. When was the first time they clocked racism in their lives? What are the pet peeves they experience as a black man? In the wake of George Floyd's killing, does this movement feel different than those of the past? What needs to happen for this moment in time to have a lasting impact on society and to result in real gains for social justice? And, will these experiences change the next generation? We take a momentary pause in our daily sports talk for this revealing and important special podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians have added a pair of players to their minor league system. We look into both players added, and explain why one cannot fully grade either pick. Find out about newest Indians Carson Tucker and Tanner Burns. This is a bonus podcast dropping Wednesday in honor of the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is Draft Day, and the Indians have two picks in the first 37 that will happen on day one. We talk about some rumors that have popped up. We talk about names and players who are popping. Then we talk a bit about the back and forth of the owners and players and how both sides are making it impossible to root for either. We discuss the tone death statement by the Cardinals owner and show how it also false. Then we talk about the damage being done to baseball, and how the past month has done nothing but push fans away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talked a prep outfielder from Ohio who fits the Indians profile. We discuss the newest mock from Baseball America. Then we dig into the last group of players the Indians drafted and sign from the 2019 draft a group that is all college pitchers and most senior relievers. With just one day until the draft make sure to download and listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss a pair of 17 year old Canadian outfielders who would make a lot of sense to the Indians. They are very different prospects, but both make a lot of sense. Then we look at more draft picks from a year ago looking at picks 19-28. It is a mix of college and prep talent, none really standout now but their are a few players who could make an impact down the line for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take listener mail from Zaun Zehner and Pete Podnar, who ask great questions related to the draft. I look into another player who most won't know who could be an Indian in a week. This time is a player with some major flow. Then we continue to look at players from the 2019 draft and see how last years picks are fairing.
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We look at the player who is the most likely future Indian in the entire draft. Listen to find out who this player is and why it is that I am so sure he is headed to the Indians. Then we continue to look back at the 2019 draft. We look at picks from round seven through eleven. There is a player who has not played in over a year, the top prep bat performer, and a reliever who utterly dominated the lower minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I spend sometimes with a name to know for the 2020 draft, and also talk a bit about a Braves prospect who was his teammate in school. then we dig into the 2019 draft a year later where is the arrow on the Indians top six selections. A year later are these players looking better, worse, or the same. We will go through every single selection over the rest of the week while as providing players to know. Make sure to turn in tomorrow, as I revival the player who is a guarantee to end up an Indian come next week.
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We talk about who the Indians might trade in the draft and why recent rumors, just don't measure up when one dives into the Indians approach and need. The Indians are a team that believes in Trackman data and spin rate. This is a central reason they acquired players like Phil Maton and Hunter Wood a year ago. This can not be ignored on draft day, just to make an easier fit in a mock. We have two years of Scott Barnsby data available to look back on which includes several high picks. Then we talk about the recent proposal from the owners and why it is the beginnings of a comprise which could lead to a baseball season.
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The Indians cut a half a dozen players, now is the time to look in on these players. We will talk about the state of baseball. We will also discuss which teams look the best, and why it is a big asset for a team to look good right now. Why it will help them going forward in terms of off and on the field. Why it is the Angels and Athletics are going to have a hard time adding talented players and evaluators going forward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We dig back in 90s drafts looking into the horror show which is the Indians second round picks. It is a round that is full of failure, the only player who found extended success was one the Indians traded away. The Indians third and sixth best second rounders in franchise history occurred during the 90s. the rest of the picks are a mix of players who had cups of coffee in the majors or struggled to hit AA. So sit back and listen as we dig into every single pick the Indians made, who these players were and what went wrong.
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When I started looking at the Indians second round picks in the 90s the first one was Darrell Whitmore, which surprised me as I only knew him as the player the Indians lost in the expansion draft. A player I was happy they lost at the time as I did not know him, Years later one can't help but wonder what he could have been if given a chance to develop. Whitmore was one of the best safeties in UWV football history. He was the only player of color on his college team, and still managed to excel there even after a knee injury wiped out his freshman year. He would miss an entire year in the minors get jumped up to high A and find success before being taken in the Expansion draft and rushed to the majors. While the numbers in the majors were not good, he was always extremely successful in AAA, which makes one wonder would could have been. So join me in the fascinating case of Darrell Whitmore the second round pick who you likely forgot.
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It is 90s week for Locked On, so we look at the first rounders of the 90s. It was an odd decade as the Indians spent half of it being terrible and the second half being one of the best teams in baseball. The Indians had 13 picks over that time and while seven of those players made the majors only four played in more than 100 games. Of those four, two were potential Hall of Fame players. The other two where disappointments due to hype and how draft pick status. It also allows for a big What IF scenario involving the 94 draft, where the Indians found a future Major League Player, but could have landed a potential star or two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 1967 draft was an odd one.. The first 19 picks were all high school players and 56 of the first 60 came from the high school ranks. The Indians drafted more than a few major leaguers but none that became more than a utility or back up type. there was not one player who stood out as an above average regular. While the 1967 draft helped teams like the Orioles and Cardinals built toward championships the Indians instead managed to find hitters who would not hit and pitchers who couldn't pitch. The only All Star has a career negative WAR, and his best season happened long after he left Cleveland. if you want to know why the Indians struggled so much in the 70s and 80s look no further than than drafts like this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We dig into some fun with drafts, and how a pair of small Ohio schools had a large impact on the MLB draft. We then go into a series of trades which saw the Indians trade their top pitchers and end up with little to show for it. It is odd to think after the Indians pitching needs in the 90s that they traded away a pair of All Star arms right before the rise of those 90s teams. We look at a series of trades the Indians made many of them in 91, and take solace in one great deal along with the fact at least they did not make the deal the Orioles made that should go down as one of the worst in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I released my most recent mock going 72 picks deep. This meant that I had three Indians picks to talk about along with sleepers and other names to know for those picks. I talk about why the 2019 Cape Cod League is something that is EXTREMELY important when it comes to the Indians draft. In addition I talk about why the loss of 2020 might give them a leg up on most teams, but will put them behind for 2021. Mock can be found at my new site mlbdraftnow.blogspot.com
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We continue to talk more 2006, because there is so much to talk about. This season the Indians went from a solid starting second baseman and a young backup to having to acquire Josh Barfield, Luis Valbuena, and Mark Derosa all in an attempt to find the answer, which they would not find until Jason Kipnis. They would keep compounding their errors and finding no answer as they watched Brandon Phillips blossom in state. We look at the 2006 draft where the Indians had 6 picks in the top 101 and ended up with virtually nothing to show for it. They would go on to later acquire many, many players from that class in trades and free agency. While they did get two solid players in day three, the one future star talent they drafted would be used in a trade for a second baseman along with the only player they go when they traded future star Brandon Phillips to the Reds.
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The Indians made a series of head scratching moves that they then compounded when those moves failed which ultimately lead to the window slamming shut after one postseason appearance by the early 00's Indians. A team that should have made it in 05, then tried to over compensate in 06 after a down year that if they had just stood pat likely would have set the Indians up to win the 2007 World Series, as thy barely lost in the ALCS that year. While there were two great moves that year, there were so many bad ones that I could not fit them all in one episode. This one is spread out over two days. From the big Brandon Phillips to the likely forgotten Mike Adams. We dig into it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians had one season over .500 in the 80s, and it could not have come at a worse time. In 1986, 87, and 88 the top prep player in the draft came from Ohio and every single one made it to the majors and played for multiple seasons. Since then there have been just two players from the Ohio high school ranks to go in the first round. Sadly, the Indians drafted the worst of that trio and how they could have ended up with a game changing talent if not for the fact they choose the worst year to be decent. As in both 85 and 87 the Indians had the worst record in the AL, and 86 is where the Hall of Fame talent was available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We catch up with the virtual Indians including Corey Kluber's return to Cleveland. Then we dig into the 2003 MLB Draft. The Indians had three first rounders and while two reached the majors, none became regulars. Two had star potential but due to freak injuries never neared that potential. We look at how the If things had worked out differently how those two players could have helped the Indians win the 2007 World Series, and changed the direction of the franchise going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a fair email from Mike Bobal, we decide that we need to revisit the bullpen yet again. We talk about a few more names for the Indians All Time pen. There are some names from the 90s and 00s that deserve some talk and maybe deserve a spot on the All Time Indians pen. Honestly unlike the other positions it is very hard to come to a definite grouping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We dig into about 10 more players who should be up for the Indians all time bullpen. We dig into Bob Wickman who was once the All Time save leader, 70s pitchers Sid Monge and Jim Kern, and a surprise edition to the list. There is a non closer that has a very good case to be in the Indians all time pen, one that is likely to cause some disagreement going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Emanuel Clase suspension, and why it is such a blow for the Indians. The pen was already an issue and the best hope for improvement this year could miss the majority of the year. We also dig into way an 80 game suspension is unfair right now, in the scope of a season that is going to be less than 162 games. We then start the process of finding the Indians all time bullpen. We fill the first four spots and will still have three more to figure out for Wednesday's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a deeper look at the great Early Wynn. A man whose Hall of Fame journey does not take off until he is nearly 30 and comes to the Indians. We focus on Mel Harder who is third all time in bWAR for the Indians yet made a bigger impact as a coach. We look at those pitches mentioned above who he helped mature into some of the best arms in baseball. We take a deeper look at the Early Wynn deal, talk about Luke Easter who is the reason why the indians traded Mickey Vernon back to the the Senators in little after a year after getting him in the Wynn deal. Then we focus on Lemon and McDowell trying to figure out who gets the 5th spot in the Indians all time rotation. Lemon a Hall of Famer who was a infielder who missed time due to World War 2 or is it the flame throwing lefty whose peak was better than Lemons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the virtual Indians an their recent hot streak that has them leading the Wild Card. We talk about some baseball related news, where games could be played and about a cancelation that will have a major effect on the Indians in terms of the 2021 draft. Then we talk about Cy Young, the Cleveland Spiders, Corey Kluber's peak greatness, the criminally under rated Mike Gracia, and a pair of pitchers who had staying power like nobody's business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look into the virtual season, and see that the Indians are heating up. Then we talk about the sad story of Addie Joss a pitcher who is an Indians All-Time great, who passed away just two days after turning 31. We go through the entire Indians all time top 50 pitchers by bWAR so we can start to focus on who else ater Feller, Coveleski, and Joss has to be on the Indians all time rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at the greatest draft in Indians history, a draft where the Indians did not add a player until the third round 71st overall. We look at how weird the draft was in the 80s, like how the Indians gave up the 15th pick in the draft to sign a 37 year old backup catcher who struggled to hit .200. We also look at the years around this draft, and just have some fun in general with the Indians. We also dig into another top five draft in Indians history which is connected to the top draft in Indians history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A bonus show this week to make up for Wednesday's being late. We dive into the punishment for the Red Sox, and give my view. Spoiler the Red Sox basically got no punishment. We then look at a weird case of one of the greatest pitchers to ever play and how the Indians nearly ended up with a player who might have changed the entire course of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the High Point of the 2019 season. Then we catch up with the virtual Indians before we dive into the news about the possible cutting of 42 minor league teams. We talk about how bad it looks that MLB is using COVID as part of the reason to make cuts that they had proposed last fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking at one trade that happened on today in Indians history and a second trade tied to the first. The Indians were really awful at trades during the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The moral of the story should be how lucky we are with the Indians recent history with few out and out failures and mostly a lot of major wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Lane made a lot of trades most of them terrible. The Indians during this time had a bad habit of trading away a player only to reacquire said player later and somehow lose the trade each time. We look at two terrible trades that happened this same week in 1960 as well as a third deal that set them up. How the Indians helped build the Tigers and White Sox team to greatness during this era/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a break from the greatest team series to look at the virtual baseball season. We go over the Indians last 5 games which feature a return by Mike Clevinger, a struggle for Shane Bieber, and general brilliant continued performance by Jose Ramirez. We look into the stats after 19 games and discuss some of the oddities in what has been one of my favorite game series over the last 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We dive deeper into the history of a roster where even the backups where potential Hall of Famers. We talk Smoky Joe Wood one of the biggest what ifs in baseball history and also Indians outfielder. We finally dive into a history making World Series and learn with Stan was indeed the man for the Indians in 1920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This podcast is focused on the 1920 Indians and the most recent sims from our virtual league. We talk about the trades and players on the 1920 Indians the first Indians team to win a World Series. This is the same year Ray Chapman was killed in a baseball game, and also the year the Indians would acquire future AL MVP George Burns for the first time. On Monday we will get into the World Series itself, and why it was a very odd one for a multitude of reasons. So sit back and lesson to some future and past Indians baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We go over three sim games one awesome the others well not so much. Then it is time to deep dive on the 1948 Indians a team that had a lot of history, and firsts, beyond just winning it all. There were players here who would still be there in 54, but the top two arms stood out as the driving force for the Indians way back when they last won a World Series when I was negative 33. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We join a sim in progress for the first start of the year for Carlos Carrasco. Can the Indians get back to .500? Join us and find out. Then we dig in the 1954 Indians, a historic team not just in Indians but Major League history. We focus on the roster, and what went wrong in the World Series them that year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about some rankings articles on Bleacher Report. We then dig into some history for the Indians about the stadium formerly known as Jacobs Field along with one of the worst trades in team history. We take a deep look at this all before diving into some more sims for this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the show we talk about the really generous move by former Indian Shin-Soo Choo. We discuss him as a player, and mention he is likely one of the Indians top three outfielders of the last 20 years. We talk about a fun piece on ESPN called one hit wonders. We talk about the names on there, before throwing out the three names that first came to mind when I saw the article head.
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Due to a glitch we have to redo the Monday sim, with much worse results. The Bullpen is already an issue for the Indians who fall to 2-3, all three losses coming thanks to the pen this year. We take a look at the other trade that happened on the day of the Eck deal, this time the Indians did well but paid a curiously high price for an older pitcher. This was sadly a hallmark of the Hart era, which lead to 90s Indians window closing so quickly. We then look at the 1966 draft, which saw the first Ohioan sign, the first Clevelander sign, and the first Ohio State player sign with the Cleveland Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indians are going streaking winning a third game in a row in the sim. We talk about this, some information about my writing career. Then we dig into the trade that I personally feel like has given the Indians decades of bad karma on top of being one of the worst deals in Indians history.
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We finally have more news on the daft, and it all just makes me sick. We talk about the changes, why it could hurt baseball long term, and hurt teams with high picks this year. We talk about the minor roster moves the Indians made and why they are not as nefarious as I thought at first. Then we dig into the sim of the weekend games. We talk about what I am seeing in terms of issues in the sim, fun with fiances, and concerns with the pen. Upside is Carlos Santana has four home runs through three games!!! Withings Go to Withings.com/mlb to get 25% off Body+ Body Composition Scale. Postmates Download the Postmates app and use code LOCKEDON. For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free restaurant delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the draft news, which stink and about the Indians off roster moves both in terms of timing and who they sent down. Then I take over as GM of the Indians there is the good, Lindor signed a five year extension, and the bad my lack of skills with commentary. But stick with me, and through this year, I will get better through practice. It is 22 degrees for opening day as Shane Bieber and Matt Boyd meet up. The Indians get a back home run in the game, but do they win listen in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at some news. We talk about how Manfred is way off if he thinks baseball can be back in May. Then we go into more draft talk, as there has been more talk and debate. We dig deep into the numbers to show why the owners are fine, and why the draft should happen soon. This is the perfect chance for baseball to be at the epicenter of the sports world. At a time when people are desperate for sports, instead they are going to to try and save 400 million dollars. Rather than try and raise baseball's overall profile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There were a pair of massive deals in Indians history that occured on March 25th. We look at both deals, talk about the long term outcomes of each. We also look at a rumored deal from the time, and how that one deal could have made the difference between winning the 1997 World Series or not. These three deals interconnect and actually end up relating back to each other. So tune in for some history and some games of What-IF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spend some time talking about some plans for the podcast, before focusing on the 1965 MLB draft. This was the first draft in MLB history and the Indians found success in round one, but that was basically it. We find the mystery of the first Ohioan drafted by the Indians, and how that player can not be found anywhere. Then we dig into the entire draft itself. Come for Ray Fosse and stay for Nolan Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The day this podcast was recorded wa on the 27th year anniversary of the tragic death of Steve Olin and Tim Crews. We talk about how there careers, and what they might have met to the Indians going forward. We also focus on two players whose careers were marked by the incident with Kevin Wickander and Bob Ojeda. Before looking at what those four players would have meant for the 93 Indians and the Indians going forward in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss a little of yesterday's show. Then we dig into the announced roster moves today which took the players technically still in camp from 40 to 35. This paints a real clear picture of what the Indians 26 man roster will look like when the season does finally start. We take another look at the players still listed in camp and try and figure out what the 26 man roster might look like in a month or so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I pull no punches and talk about why canceling the draft would hurt teams, players, and agents all to save billionaire owners a little bit of money. The story that broke had bad numbers and misinformation in it, and even if the numbers were true the average team would save under 15 million if the draft was canceled. This would save the owners a little bit of money. It would cause agents to lose livelihood. It would cause players from rough backgrounds to lose a chance at earning. It would make it easier to get rid of minor league teams. It would take money from the poor of baseball, so the super rich could keep a bigger share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the news of the team paying it's workers, like every other team in baseball. We talk about Shane Bieber and the MLB love for him that came out on Monday. Then we go into All-Time second base as we talked about the best second baseman of the last 20 years, a future politician, and a player who was about as synonymous with the Indians as any player in team history at his peak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The podcasts starts talking about another PR misstep by the Indians, who seem to have this occur more than any other squad. Then we settle in to talk all time third base, by the end of the show I talk myself out of the order and change everything around for spots 6-3. The one thing these three players do have in common is the literal or figurative end of their careers came when they left Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about how the show is staying five days a week even if baseball is not. We talk about what to expect, what to look forward to, and how you can help contribute to Locked On Indians. After this we begin the deep dive on All-time Second Base. There is a player who was the Indians all-time home run leader at shortstop for 50+ years. There is a guy who was traded for Roger Maris, ok it is the same guy but still. The interesting thing is how many of this players were from trades or free agent signings. Among the top six players only two were drafted or developed by the Indians themselves. We only get started so tune in tomorrow to hear the rest of the the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking at the Trey Mancini news and hoping for the best. Talking about the delayed season, and why that could help the Indians. Talking about the real baseball tragedy of the loss of the college and high school baseball seasons. (Only in terms of baseball, we know there are much bigger issues in the world). I explain how I want to help players in my little way, along with ways the draft might need to adapt and change this year. I also explain how now is the perfect time to revisit Lindor talks, and give my plan to get a deal done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We got over the 13 players who were cut from camp bringing the total up to 16. We take some time to talk injury, news and what it could mean for the Indians. Then we go through position by position trying to land on the final 26. There are really 41 players left for those 26 spots, and I set out to figure out who those 26 will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians made their first three camp cuts. For two players who were hurt it was logical, but what does it mean for the third player who had a career high in starts and innings a year ago. We look at some more injuries around the league. We take a look at this day in history which get us on the both of the last two extended Indians shortstops Jhonny Peralta and Asdrubal Cabrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just Verlander going down makes that three important pitchers for three AL contenders who will start the year injured. We take about the Astros, and how they already had pitching injuries. We also go into my love for Abraham Toro and why I would trade an arm to net him in a heartbeat. We talk about the Francisco Lindor non-news of the day. When compared to Yelich we see why there is no comparison, and why it is that Lindor is likely looking forward to moving on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Finishing up the All-Time Indians top 5 in centerfield. This is the best group of any in Indians history. Three of the top six players all time in terms of bWAR were centerfielders. We talk about injuries, mostly minor do not stress. But most of the time today is devoted to two of the best to ever play for the Indians. Including maybe the best player in franchise history. A player the Indians bought from Boston who could not afford him, then made him the highest paid player in the game. Back when the Indians could do such a thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode is all about centerfield. We start out talking about a possible Mercado injury. Then we talk about how the Indians and Yankees might make sense for the Indians to add outfield help, while moving one of their glut of arms. Then we dive in all-time centerfield, which has the best one to five anywhere on the diamond. We only get through five to three, but all three are great players who in my estimation were/are very underestimate in terms of greatness and lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about some of the twitter news from right before the podcast focused on Lindor and the Indians minors. Then we dive into the Indians all time third base ranks. We come up with a top five all time, just in time to realize I was terribly wrong and change the enter rankings around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start the show talking about the reasons why people think that opening day is still not sold out. Why I think it sounds more like excuses than actual reasons. We talk about the Yelich extension why it happened, and how it means nothing in terms of Francisco Lindor. We then have some fun looking at early college performers, who are starting the year on the fire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I do a quick update on my dad. Then we talk about Yadier Alvarez, and why the Indians might have an interest. Then we talk about why I have concerns when it comes to judging talent in the lower extremes of the minors. We look at some recent prospect ranks, and how they were interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This podcast was recorded on the drive back to Ohio after I found out my father had a stroke. He is the person who got me started in sports and in the world of drafts and statistics in general. It was due to him that I got on the track for sports I did. I had been planning to have him on for Father's day, but learned the important lesson. Do no wait for silly things, jump on the chances you have now my friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss more cable related information. We spend some time on the Emmanuel Clase injury, then we talk about the Angels and the Griffin Canning elbow concern. Before we settle in to talk all time Indians. A position that has five players rated in the top 20 all time Indians by bWAR. There are some other names to know but right now there is a very clear top two a solid middle and two very good but not great players at four and five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is not an Earth Shattering pod, or one full of deep insights. We talk about the injury to Emmanuel Clase, and how we are all waiting for more information. Then we do a deep dive on the released info of the Braves. Yet at the same time we really don't use this information all that in depth. Instead we look at some readily available numbers that really come together in an interesting way. It also shows that while attendance is an issue the bigger issue is due to a deal the ownership made all on their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take some time to look at geotags of the pod, turns out Cleveland is not even our top city in Ohio. We give Greensboro a shoutout again. There is a twitter question. A discussion into the Yankees and how they might make a natural trade partner down the line post Servino's injury. We spend a lot of time on Brady Aiken who came to Arizona today, some retreading of the talk of him before. But there might not be a player who shifted more in baseball than Aiken who never even made it to AA. If he signs in 2014, no Bregman to the Astros? No Verlander? Walker Buehler to the Indians? We will never know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians home opener typically sells out in seconds this year as of seven pm one could get tickets. I explore the why, and explain why even though Dolan is the best owner in Cleveland. He is still part of the problem. I go down some wormholes to talk about about the 2004 Indians bullpen. Then talk about the retired Chisenhall. Some minor injury news and additions as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spring Training might have started but we recorded before the game, and in general not going to be a ton of Spring Training focus on the pod. We look at minor news, discuss the Indians pitching and good news for Carlos Carrasco. We keep the focus on the Padres who have been linked to the Indians mostly by Padres writers. Then we explain why Lindor is here to stay at least until July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carlos Carrasco is hurting, the Indians starting depth looks lacking. We discuss good news about the podcast. We dive into the Indians rotation. Then look at Zips projections who like the Indians prospects more than anyone else. We dig into the why, and also why these ranks might be better than most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spend some time talking about bad proposed deals. Why Puig is the last free agent standing. We discuss some minor moves, and why if you're a baseball player and your wiki is first and foremost about anything else than baseball why that is very bad. We also talk about the Padres and how they are a mess of bad contracts and make little to no sense for a deal for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Astros and how twice in six months they lied and covered up a situation which affected others careers. Due to this I make a point that Jim Crane should be forced to sell the Astros as he has no insitional control which in NCAA world would be a death sentence. We look at Roberto Perez's value in the League Commish Fantasy minute. Then we look at All Time Right Field for the Indians, which leads us back to another World Series cheating scandal.
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Talking about the end of a personal era with Indians Baseball Insider going away. Spent time on Rob Manford, and how weak he looks after statements this week along with what now with time looks like a very weak punishment. We talk about Lindor's statements and why it is fine, but also not quite true. We end with some all time Indians talk as we dive into the All Time left field position for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We get into the passing of Tony Fernandez and why he should be remembered for his bat and not his glove in Cleveland. We dig into Mike Clevinger's knee and what this means for the Indians. We talk about a coaching addition to the pro team, and a roster subtraction. Then we talk about how much variance there is for the Indians this year, and how they are not a team that can absorb losses to their roster due to the lack of depth all over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk a little draft with the college season already upon us, and my newest mock getting ready to drop today. We talk about the shrinking free agent market. The near official signings of Domingo Santana. Then we decide to tackle the 26 man roster trying to figure out who is likely to make this team out of camp. Only to realize that much of the Indians roster is already set with little flexibility about who could actually earn a spot out of spring training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Between CC Sabathia in 1999 and Jason Kipnis in 2009 the Indians failed to draft and develop a single All Star. While Kipnis had in ups and downs in Cleveland, he played an important part in the Indians current run of success. We look at the 2009 draft in general, looking at old names and top performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking at the Betts deal in its final form. Looking at the Padres and Rays part two, and how the Rays have all the outfielders now. We take a look at the newest Indian, do not get excited if you missed it. We also explore why Joc Pederson to the Indians is very unlikely.....money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the show we revisit the the Betts deal and talk about how things have shaped even as the deal is held in limbo. We talk about rumored newest Indian Domingo Santana, where he will play for the Indians. What we can expect from him, and were he and everyone else could slot into the Indians lineup now that it appears to be more or less set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We do a quick old friend alert. Then talk about some starter ranks, before talking about the Dodgers and Betts. Why this could be good for the Indians, and why I do not believe what is being reported. Of course as I do, the trade breaks in the middle of the podcast so get my thoughts during and after in what I think is a fun one. Also I had to record this one twice due to mic issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start out by going back and talking about some first basemen of note that I missed from the Indians all time position group. Then we talk about Lindor's statement from fanfest and how it really shows that nothing has changed. We go a bit dark talking about ownership in the city, before trying to figure out why the Starling Marte trade did not happen after it was revealed the Indians did make an attempt to acquire the outfielder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There were a bunch of minor signings around the league since the last podcast, three stood out in particular from my point of view. We talk about them all, then talk about an interesting Eno Sarris tweet, before flipping over to some all time Indians talk. We talk about the first base position and while the choice is obvious it is almost surprisingly obvious as first base has been one of the Indians weaker positions historically. We then look at DH and discuss who has excelled there since the position came to be, and talk about who we would put there if we could just take any bat ever. This leads to some Kenny Lofton love, most under appreciated Indian of my life time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Castellanos a Red. Marte a Diamondback. Looking at the signings and trade. What could this mean for the Indians. Looking at what the Indians could have done for Marte or what deal might make sense between Reds and Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about who spent the most money this offseason, and who did not. If you have been living under a rock the Indians are in the second group. We look into where the Indians will pick in the draft now that all the qualifying offer free agents are signed. We talk about how the Indians top four picks are all affected by these changes. We also look at the MLB top 100 prospect list which came out Friday and look at the two players who made the cut for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indians added four new names today three players and a coach. I might be a bit unfair to the coach who left his college team in the lurch three weeks out from their season opener. Two of the pitchers while not big names made me take the time and research. Gunner Leger is an interesting story, who joins the Indians at an odd time. Dominic Leone is a player I pushed for the Indians to add a few months ago. Here me talk about all 19 players plus two minors league additions and a coach. Stay tuned for my extra bit on the end for Paul Dolan's comments that make him impossible on any level to like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We made it 200 episodes deep, and are starting a new series looking at catching depth for the Indians. Who do I think should start, where is the catcher in five years. Then time to look back through all the whole of Indians history to find the single greatest catcher in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Finishing off our tour of the Majors we talk about the Blue Jays and Rays and why they are both teams that would make a lot of sense for trades both big and small with the Indians. We dig deep on two of the more talented and deep teams in the the American League from the majors to the minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a long one where we go over some mistakes from this week. Then we talk about the news as another top 50 free agent is off the market. Next I reveal the prospect for the 2020 draft I have been slow playing all week. Then I discuss why the Indians minors are a bit of a illusion in terms of the depth of prospects. Then I can't help but wade into the issues with ownership a bit at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Things are slowing down in baseball so we talk about some minor news. We look at all FA team after the recent signings around the league. We look at who could help the Indians and why they should consider adding a starter. Then we dig into my recent piece on my top 12 players for the 2020 draft, with full knowledge at least two to three of them will still be on the board when the Indians picks in five months. We rehash the top nine, before digging into the last three spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There is no good way to cut it the Twins got better, and the Indians are still sitting on their hands having added a fourth outfielder, a reliever, and a second baseman. The Twins have added one of the best players in baseball. We look at that move among others as the free agent market shrinks. We also look at the Braves who should be looking at the outfield market along with the Indians to find help while there is still starting talent out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some news at the top, before we dive into the fallout from the Astros scandal. We talk about the wide ranging effects and how things are actually a little better for the Indians now. We talk about the effect on the Astros, and how losing all of those picks is going to be huge for a team that has a long history of trading first round picks for deadline talent. Plus one of the last eight top 50 free agents signed so toon in to here where they are going. Of course not Cleveland, get real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians have still done nothing, and the free agent market has lost a few more names. We talk a about those moves, the lack of Indians moves, and then go back to talk about the draft as we look ahead to the 2020 MLB draft where the Indians will pick twice in the top 40 and three times in the top 70. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rays made a pair of trades that have ramifications on the Indians. They helped a pitching depleted Astros team get a pitcher with some of the best spin rates in baseball. Then they used their depth to add a pair of outfield bats either would start for the Indians next along with a high pick for an interesting pitching prospect. We talk about why this makes the Rays better than you might think. Why this could also open the door for the Indians to jump in on an Arenado to the Cardinals deal which only seems more likely after this trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We do a quick dive into the news, before spending some time on the recently released statcast advanced defensive metrics. They paint a clear picture of how these team was built and what the Indians front office has valued over the past few years. We look at the highs and lows of the Indians projected lineup for next year and what they might bring to the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More free agents signed, and more of nothing out of Cleveland. We talk about the news, talk about why there are a lot of fingers to point. Then more draft talk us two of the top five players on my 2020 MLB draft board where taken by the Indians out of high school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Nationals are signing all the free agents, heck even the lowly Orioles are getting in on the market. While the Indians continue to watch from the sidelines. We talk about the Nationals, what is left on the market and how the Indians must add one more bat. We talk a little draft as my first Big Board dropped today over on 247 sports. https://247sports.com/mlb/scouting/ContentGallery/Big-Board-10-141730798/#141730798_1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As has been the common theme on this pod within an hour of the last one posting two of the players mentioned signed. So we talk about those along with a host of other signings that happened over the weeked. We talk about how very little is left in free agency, and who could make some sense for the Indians. We talk about how even if Johnson works out to start the year, he won't service time, and even if Mercado has 0 regression and Reyes improves that nothing has changed that the Indians still must add a bat and right now the choices are very limited unless you want a slightly used Erc Thames, Alex Gordon, or Cameron Maybin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take some time to look at the signing of a former Indian. We talk about a move made by division rival the Chicago White Sox. After nothing happening at all on the first it was back to business as usual with a lot of moves being made. This podcast was recorded before the Will Harris signing is announced by the Nationals, so while I talk about him on the show it was about an hour before the news broke and the free agent market got even more sparse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We go digging to find a team that would be willing to trade high value prospects, has players who can help right now, and who might also be looking at a two year window to win it all. In the end we do find a match off the beaten track of a team that could make sense for the Indians to trade with especially at the deadline this year. We got into the rational, into why there is still issues, and try and put together a deal that might make sense for a paper of teams that would still be hoping to make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start out talking why Lindor to the Dodgers is not going to happen, and why any talk on Clevinger is very dumb. We talk about the free agent news of the day, and explain why even though the Twins added a pair of arms why it actually helps out the Indians chances. We talk about the barren pitching market and explain why it is the Indians could still end up the division favorites before the season begins with just a little more Free Agency action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Indians 40 man move. We then go into FA again and talk about the sudden run on mid tier Outfielders and why the Indians best route now is a reunion with an old friend. The Indians simply must add an outfielder if not two if one is being honest and there is just not much left for the Indians after this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians sign the player I have been pushing for on this podcast for weeks in Cesar Hernandez. The Indians have now improved in every facet of the game while paying significantly less than Kipnis cost a year ago. This should just be the begining of the Indians additions via free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at some of the recent signings and discuss the very much picked over free agent market. I vent a bit about the talk that the Indians might cut payroll again. We end with why any talk of a Clevinger trade is bunk, before looking at why Lindor the Reds does make legitimate sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This podcast was recorded on Tuesday evening, but it slipped my mind to upload it for nearly 24 hours. So here is the pod a day late, but all of the information is still unchanged. The only FA of note coming off the market since then is Eric Sogard, so sit back and enjoy this blast from the recent past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk more about the Kluber trade, and some of the rumors that came out afterwards. We discuss the past few offseasons, and why the Indians now have to do something. I play the GM and point out the path I would take with the Indians current money situation to add talent and keep the Indians window open for the next few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I started this podcast to talking about the Kluber rumors. In the end I decided to keep that part in. It will be funny to hear, and interesting as I discuss all the talk. Before I could get to my Rangers take, at the five minute market my fitness tracker vibrates because Kluber has been traded. We go over the deal, who is in it, and why. We discuss how Kluber is one of the five best pitchers in team history. Then we talk about where the Indians finances are at this point going forward. There is a lot to talk about, and a lot to dive into. So much we will likely be talking about it all week long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Rendon signing, and how things look post winter meetings. We talk about the Lindor, Kluber, and Clevinger rumors. We see what ones make sense. We spend some time on the Rule 5 draft, who the Indians lost and who they added. It has been a crazy week, so take some time to sit back and relax I mean it is what the Indians front office has been doing anyway. I kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Supersized edition as we talk Angels and Indians. Dodgers and Indians. All the free agent signings, and how the Indians could end up being players in free agency after it is all said and done. I try and figure out what deal might work between the Angels and Indians. A deal that fans of both sides on twitter either love or hate. Listen in and decide for yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the signings and rumors that have been coming out of the winter meetings. We look at the Cozart deal and what it will mean for other teams trying to cut payroll. We talk about the Indians rumor of the day, before looking at all the rumors as we all sit waiting for Gerrit Cole to sign and the dominos to start falling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brady Aiken might be retiring looking back at 2015 draft and the ones around then to see if the Indians drafts really did improve or was it just a matter of the low ceiling set by the Shapiro years. We look at how Brady Aiken changed the course of history of two franchises and the whole of baseball in general. Aiken not signing with the Astros allowed them to draft Bregman and gave them extra pool money to sign Daz Cameron who they used to net Verlander. All of baseball is drastically changed by a guy who never reached A ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spend a lot of time on the Interesting Rays and Padres deal explaining, why I love it for the Rays but still like it for the Padres. We talk about Jordan Lyles and why s player with a negative career bWAR just got 16 million dollars and why it is good for the Indians. Then we look at the Texas Rangers, and explain why the Rangers are the Brewers of the American League in terms of depth issues and a weak, weak minors. Why this combines to make them maybe the most unlikely team for a trade with the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More trades, more free agents, and more Indians talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach Wheeler and Cole Hamels sign, and Dylan Bundy gets traded to the Angels. teams are chasing arms and the supply is starting to dwindle. We look at how the market is shifting, what pitchers are still left out there and then we talk about the Angels before we go more in depth about them tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about how the Lindor rumors won't go away and make sense but are very unlikely to occur this offseason. We then dive into what a Lindor deal to the Mets could look like. What other lesser deals with the Mets could make sense. Along with why I am just a big fan of the Mets extra pieces in general and really hope the Indians and Mets manage to hook up on a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about all the players who stood out who were non tender or released over the last few days. We talk about the Indians minor trade, and who they took off their roster and what recently released players make sense for the Indians and for those players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head Cold be darned, I work through the illness to bring more news involving catchers and former Indians. We then look at the Washington Nationals, a team which has a lot of holes coming off winning it all. We look to see if there could be a logical trade for the Indians and if a trade did develop who might be some of the names that would be intriguing to the Indians front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another day and more catcher information in the news. We talk about that and the other news of the day, before diving into Yolmer Sanchez. Fresh off of winning his first Gold Glove, he was cut by the White Sox today and could make a very interesting addition by the Indians. We talk about what he would bring, and what he does not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The top two catchers were signed off the free agent market in a matter of days. We look at who's left, who still has needs, and how they might look to fill it. Needless to say it is a barren market with a lot of buyers. Then we look at the Phillies and Marlins as trade candidates for the Indians before deciding on any possible deals. Each time has one asset that stands out for the Indians with Scott Kingery and Brian Anderson both being ideal guys for the Indians to try and acquire. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a fun one, where Jeff Snider and myself take the role of GM and try and figure out a deal for the Indians and Dodgers revolving around one Francisco Lindor. Listen as both sides get a chance to explain their views and feel on why this is such a hard trade to figure out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians did it all today. They added three players, the same three mentioned at length on the pod yesterday. They made a small trade with the Brewers getting value for a player who didn't have a ton of it. They also let go a member of their pen, which projects to save them another 1.1 million which they have to have to reinvested in a team that sees their window shrinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the new around the MLB. Then talk Rule 5 as all decisions must be final by 8 Pm EST on Wednesday. We then look into the Braves as they are a team that often gets mentioned in the Lindor race. I talk about why I think it is a bad fit, and why the Braves in general do not really work with an Indians team that is trying to balance contending and roster management much like they did a year ago with Trevor Bauer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about Josh Bell who could be on the move from the Pirates. We talk about some recent free agency rumors. Then we look at the Brewers to see if a trade with the Indians would make sense. The problem is the Brewers went from one of the deepest offensive squads to a team that needs help all over. They have failed to develop multiple first rounders and now have one of the worst minors in baseball. There are just not a lot of moves that make sense, as the Brewers from top to bottom are lacking talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss the proposed deal in a New Jersey paper for Corey Kluber, before switching gears to talk about the proposal by the MLB that will have a dramatic change to to the minors. The proposal which could minor league baseball fundamentally getting rid of 25% of the teams and radically realigning the minors. There is enough there for the entire podcast between changes to teams, levels, the draft, and salary structures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the qualifying offer situation across baseball as eight players rejected, two accepted it, and one player already signed away as a free agent. We look at how these decisions will affect the draft. How they will affect the AL central and how it will affect all of baseball. We then continue our trip around the league looking at the Reds and Pirates as possible trade partners for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the talk of the day. We look at the third base market, and how the demand greatly outreaches the supply. We look at the Blue Jays who have been rumored to be spenders in FA. We discuss the Cubs new hire. Then we look at the Dodgers who are looking to add salary, which will likely require them to drop salary first. This could allow a team like the Indians to step up and take on salary and good players in the process so the Dodgers can add one of the top third baseman on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Taking a quick look around the league, talking about some signings including a former Indian. Then we go look at the Cubs trying to see if there is a trade that could make sense for a team loaded with middle infielders but lacking pitching to a team loaded with pitching but lacking middle infielders. I think we can find a match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There was more talk about Lindor this weekend so we address it. We compare him to Machado to show why he should net far more than Machado ever could have. We talk about how the Yankees can not put together a deal that makes sense and why Estevan Florial is the most over talked about prospect in baseball. We then do a tease for tomorrow, talking a little about the Cubs and how they could make sense for a trade partner with the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most of 2019, I wrote or talked about how the Cardinals made for a natural trade partner with the Indians. Now that the season is over is this still case? I look at how many of the Cardinals hitters regressed or struggled in 2019. I go over a pitching staff which has one of the best young arms in baseball, and then a bunch of fungible back end types. We look into one of the deepest pens in the league. After recording it was announced the Yankees had hirer, the recently promoted, Matt Blake to be their new pitching coach. So there is a quick take on this after the podcas's initial end. I will have more on Blake on Monday, but know his loss will be felt more than Puig or any free agent the Indians lose this year or next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a quick look at news around the league, we dive into my top 11 prospects for the Cleveland Indians. The complete rankings with 4K words can be found at Scouting Baseball, where all my written articles can be found. I address some of the comments and concerns about my ranks, explain the why of them as we move from 11 to 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This show is focused on Free Agency with a specific focus on some lesser name players coming out of Japan and Korea who are generating talk and attention. I go through my ideal free agent plan. Explain why it is the Indians should have some money spend. End with a three man list that would make free agency ideal in my belief for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a busy day in the league as teams had to make decisions about team options and who they would extend qualifying offers to. It also meant teams like the Indians had to activate players off the 60 day disable list which lead to multiple players being released today across baseball. We look at the most interesting of these, we look at the Indians own moves, and we try and see if anyone let go today could help the Indians tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about news around the league. We discuss why Gold Gloves are dumb even if they got them right by giving them to a pair of Indians. We discuss feedback from the Diamondbacks deals that were mentioned on the podcast. Finally we discuss some minor coaching changes that occured with the Indians last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After being lukewarm on all the talked about deals for the Indians in the NL West. I think I finally struck gold with the Diamondbacks, who are a team who are a partial rebuild at least. They could be a one stop shop for infield, outfield, and relief help for the Indians. The only issue is the one area they are extremely deep in as well is pitching, so we gave to get prospect heavy to get any deal done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After more Lindor talk in the media, we revisit and consider what a deal could look like without Gavin Lux. We discuss how a deal involving Keibert Ruiz makes no sense as the Indians cannot afford to trade from an organizational weakness to add to position they have locked up and covered. We try to consider Alex Verdugo and even Joc Pederson as potential centerpieces. Then we go look at the barren waste that is the San Francisco Giants trying to see if there are any potential deals for the Indians there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the Dodgers in depth after the rumor came out that they plan to chase Francisco Lindor this offseason. The Indians would have be blown away to make such a deal, so we look at what it would take to blown away in terms of players and prospects from the Dodgers. The Dodgers exceptional depth make them the one team that really stands out in term of a trade partner for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue to look at teams across the league to try and figure out if they might be a team that makes sense for the Indians to trade with. We also discuss prospects in general and why my lists end up looking very different than most. Before going back to the Rockies to discuss why they are a mess of a team who might have a few players who would make sense to the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is Friday, so after some catching up on Indians news and articles we dig into the mailbag. We talk about Lindor deals, look for outfielders, and talk up the most interesting player on the Los Angeles Angels that you have likely never heard about all on this Friday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start our tour of the majors with the Padres. We talk about what has gone right, Paddack and Tatis, what has not, just about every big money deal, and look at what their needs are. We then try and see if there might be a logically trade down the line between the Padres and Indians. The two organizations have made three deals over the last 16 or so months so it seems like a good bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the show yesterday I was asked if the Indians did consider moving Lindor then to what teams would it make the most sense. The short answer is no trade really makes any sense at least for now. The long answer is that there are really just two national league teams that stand out as legitimate landing spots if the Indians did retool this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today's episode we look at the trade idea from the New York Post about Lindor the Yankees. We discuss how bad this trade idea is, and again focus on how weak the Yankees minors are. The Yankees really can only look to improve via free agency or minor trades, due to this reason. We look at why this trade idea is foolish and why frankly the Yankees do not make trade sense for the Indians or most other teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue with the question from Friday to explore some under the radar names for the Indians to consider in free agency this year. We look at hitters and pitchers, who might not be big names but could likely bring value to an Indians team which should have a few bucks to spend in FA this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is a mailbag episode and there was enough here to make it a two parter, so come back on Monday to here me answer even more of the questions submitted by you the fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talking about the NLCS and ALCS, checking in on former Indians, discussing some off season plans for the show, and discussing the biggest contracts in baseball and how Gerrit Cole will be joining those ranks soon and how Lindor will do the same in two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We pick up where we left off with the Clippers top ten. We talk about the top five prospects four of which are in the Indians top 10 and two are in the top five. These are all prospects that should be ready to help the Indians in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Clippers are an interesting mix of prospects and 30-year-old former major leaguers. The talent level is higher than it was in Akron, but the overall pool of players is much smaller. I again go deep so we profile prospects 10-6 here, and will cover the rest of the top ten tomorrow on Locked On Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Akron RubberDucks were all pitching and no bats this year. They have eight arms on my top 10 prospects list for the level and had another three pitchers graduate to the majors who started the year there. It was a reliever haven, in general, though several interesting starters also made their way there. As the season went on some interesting bats were promoted to Akron but much of the year it was a squad of players with low chances of major league futures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spend some time going around the teams in the ALDS and talk about former Indians signaling out Cameron Maybin as the one who got away this year. Then we finish up our talk from Yesterday on Lynchburg's top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First I give you a recommendation of a site to go check to get more info on the AZL Indians, after that we dive into Lynchburg a place that saw a lot of players pass through. It had a massive migration about halfway through the year, which lead to some difficulty in terms of a top 10. We get the top ten started but spent so long on each player this is turning into a two-parter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This whole episode is focused on Lake County Captains a team that had a lot of talent go through but not a lot stay. It was a team in flux for almost the entire year, which made it very hard to put together a list of the prospects there who I found the most interesting. A lot of players spent a little bit of time in Lake County and we will talk about all those who stood out to me over the course of a long season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Focus for todays show is on the Arizona Indians, and also some general talk about player evaluation. We look at the top ten prospects which is a list that is heavy with 2019 draft picks with seven of the ten players on the list from the past year's draft. Arizona was over the course of the year likely the least talented squads in the system highlighted by the struggles of several high picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first half of the show is focused on the AFL. Why it is important? Why it is not important? Who did the Indians send? And lastly, why did they send them? The second half of the show if all about Mahoning Valley, we break down the top ten prospects to play there this year. We go over the roster talking about the players who exceeded expectations and about those who came up short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk up Yandy Diaz, discuss tonight's playoff games, talk about the bad pen for the Dodgers and then end with my last pair of AA interviews one with outfield Alex Call and the other with big lefty Sam Hentges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There is not much going down with the Indians so we talk about the wild card games. We look at the teams in the playoffs who might make sense as trade partners down the line and look into those teams minors to show why a trade with the Indians might make more sense than free agency or internal promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I get out paper and a pen and go through all 47 players on the Indians roster. Then we talk about free agents, locks, and bubble players as I try and project who will make the cut and who won't when the dust settles on the season. We look back at a funny trade idea from earlier in the year and use it for a metaphor for why the Indians need to recognize their window and strike with 2020 in mind as at the end of 2020 nothing will be the same for the Cleveland Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have a special guest in this one as a spider joins the podcast, much to my chagrin. We spend the first half of the show talking about my 2020 Mock which draft on 247 sports, then talk about some players who make sense to the Indians. The second half of the show is focused the 40 man and the players who the Indians need to consider adding this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The theme is the season was a disappointment, but due to player development, it was a great year for the Indians. We talk about the ups and downs. Then wonder aloud by a less 100% Cookie was used in high leverage situations down the stretch. We look at the youth of the team and the several players who took a step forward. Then we end with a fun trade idea with the Mets, which I would love to hear what people think of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just like that, the Indians season is over. Aaron Civale picked the wrong time to regress, Daniel Palka, who was hitting under .100 with no extra-base hits and a near 50% strikeout rate, helped beat up the Indians. The White Sox win the season series, and the Indians continue to struggle with bad pitching. The season looks reminiscent of 2004, where the offense died the down stretch and a good chance at the postseason was lost. So sit back grab whatever you use to relax and commiserate over a season lost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indians yet again lose to a White Sox starter they should beat. A loss putting them firmly on the outside looking in when it comes to the postseason. The National League is set for the postseason, and while there is still a race in the American League the odds are extremely long for Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indians beat up on the White Sox, thanks to poor pitching by the Sox and the return of Jose Rameriz. It is just a bit better having him at third than Ryan Flaherty. The problem is the Rays won their four extra-innings game in the last seven days. The Nationals did sweep the Phillies in a doubleheader today, so they lock up a Wild Card birth and lessen the chances the Indians will have to face Max Scherzer this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rays win and face a very easy stretch for them and the 20 pitchers they currently have on the roster. The Nationals also win which is good for the Indians. The Rays I expect to go 4-1 down the stretch which would mean the Indians need to to go 5-1 to keep even footing with the Rays. This week every game is must-win, this is a playoff week for the Indians. The second half of the show is three post-game interviews I did Rouglas Odor the manager of the Rubber Ducks from earlier this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians go five out of six as I predicted and sai was necessary this week. They need to keep the breakneck pace up as they stayed tied with the Rays for the second Wild Card spot. We discuss why it is important the Nationals have nothing to play for, and why it is the Indians are still behind the eight ball heading into these last few games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indians took care of business and swept the woeful Tigers. Now Philly comes to town for the last home series of the year, and the pitching matchups set up well for the Indians. They need to take two out of three this weekend before the final week of the season begins Monday. We also look around baseball at the scores, and stories of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indians win another one this time in extra innings, the only problem is the A's and the Rays also won by one run in extra innings. The Indians were a Dodgers blow save away from taking over the second spot in the wild card race. Indians though control their own destiny, they must win tomorrow against the declawed Tigers but if they go 10-0 over the last ten they are in. It is going down to the wire so tune in every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians beat the Tigers, we take a tour of the league checking in on the teams in the playoff hunt before taking our time to talk about Jason Kipnis. His injury likely ends his career in Cleveland after over nine seasons and 1100 games played. He has had his up and downs but brought stability to a position the Indians have struggled to fill over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians might not have played but several important AL and NL teams relative to the Indians did play. We look at those games. We look at why the Twins might regress in a year. We praise Yandy Diaz and Jordan Luplow. We end up the performance of Puig and why the Indians need to win five of their next six games to have a chance at unseating the Rays for the second Wild Card slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Any hope of the AL Central title went away this weekend after losing two of three to the Twins. While the focus was on the Twins the A's ran away with the Wild Card lead, meaning the Indians are really in a one team chase with the Rays to try and make the playoffs. The Indians must win five of six this week to have any hope of gaining ground on the Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians might have the day off, but we do not. We look at scoreboards and talk about a rough two nights for the Rays. We look at the Clippers and their sweep of the Governors Cup. We discuss the promotion of James Karinchak and how he is likely to be joined by a few friends from Columbus tomorrow. We talk about the Brand Hand injury and then go into the Indians historical bullpen development. I will warn it is rather gruesome and not appropriate for any ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We drop in on the Indians game in route to their sweep of the Angels. We scoreboard watch even though no one did the Indians any favors. Then we do a short preview of the Twins series which is upcoming. Before the second half which is focused on the Columbus Clippers who win again and use four arms in the game who should all be with the Indians major league team in the next year and a half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians look like they will win tonight, but so did everyone else. They are unable to gain ground, in spite of Lindor's 30th home run and maybe the best start of the year by Zach Plesac. We talk about the standings, the Angels, and then go down to Columbus to talk about one of the more interesting former Indians Vidal Nuno at least according to me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk abut today's game as it is going on. We look at the playoff race and look ahead to the weekend series with the Twins. Then we go deep on the Indians pitching depth. We talk about why the Indians should extend Carlos Santana. Then we run with the topic of Kole Calhoun from yesterdays podcast and why he would make some sense for a team like the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We get a chance to talk with all three hosts from Talkin Halos before the Indians go to face the Angels in a three-game series. Derek, John, and Jared are all on to talk about the pitchers the Indians will face, the future of the Angels, and what this offseason might hold for what is, in my opinion, one of the more interesting rosters in all of baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this show, we talk about the terrible loss to the White Sox, along with how close they came to losing this series. We talk about FIP and how bad the White Sox starters were along with how low Trevor Bauer now ranks among pitchers in baseball. Also how few starters qualify in general for the ERA title right now. Things are looking a bit grim for the Indians as they head to Minnesota for a crucial series as they try get back into the Wild Card picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians bullpen tried to give the White Sox the win after a brilliant starter by an Indians pitcher for the second day in a row. We talk about the game. Then look at standings and how things are shaping up over the last few weeks. We look at the Columbus Clippers and who is likely to come to Cleveland once they wrap up their playoffs either this week or next. Then we just talk about some fun facts that happened in terms of baseball history over the last 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians lose late to the White Sox after the bullpen implodes again. We discuss why the division is out of reach, and why the wild card is the Indians only shot at the postseason. We look forward to seeing what the pitching matchups are for the rest of the White Sox series, and the upcoming Twins series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians had a worst-case weekend between a sweep and another injury. We look at the schedule ahead, spoilers every weekend is tough. We talk about why Indians fans should thank the Yankees. Why Indians fans should root for the Nationals. Then we look at some moves throughout the system, and who is heading out to the Arizona Fall League for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Indians win over the Tigers. We look at the standings then go deep on the massively important series that the Indians have against the Rays this weekend. The Indians currently have a 2.5 game lead on the Rays so this weekend is basically playoff baseball. Then do to an article I wrote we look back at the 2017 draft one that ended up being loaded both in terms of signed and those players who got away. Spoiler the Indians drafted two potential top ten overall picks in the 2020 draft back in 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians won again thanks to the fact they played the Tigers. Jason Kipnis goes deep twice and Aaron Civale with another gem for the Indians heading into a noon game tomorrow against the Tigers before the all-important weekend series against the Rays. We talk about why the NL wildcard race is extremely important to the Indians. Look ahead to that important Tampa series and then finish it up with an interview with Adam Scott a left-handed starter in the Indians system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Indians win over the Tigers, look at the scoreboard to see how the other teams in the hunt have done. We appreciate Franmil Reyes, discuss Trevor Bauer's recent statements, and then look at the numbers which in turn makes it clear we all need to appreciate Tyler Clippard a lot more and enjoy what has been one of the best seasons by an Indians first baseman in the history of the franchise by Carlos Santana this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode is focused on why the Indians might not do everything they can in terms of call ups to make their team better for this year at the cost of years in the future. We discuss several players on rehab starts, look into minor league promotions, and then look at the extremely tight wild-card race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look over the series victory over the Royals. We talk about the heart breaker today and spend some time to praise Franmil Reyes for his preference this weekend. Then we look at the standings, go over the series against the even lowlier Tigers. We talk about a pitching staff which is both better and worse than you think and explain why this is a must sweep for the Tribe. The second half is all about what JRAM's injury means, how long it will take to get him back, and who can fill in while he is on the shelf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about this ugly series against the Mets. We look at how badly the Indians have played since they took over leadership of the division for one 24 hours period. We look at schedules for the teams the Indians are chasing and who are chasing them. The Indians have the toughest schedule left and need to do better when facing teams that are over .500. We then do a quick trip down to AA and AAA to finish off our minor league talks this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen as I predict the loss as it happens. Point out how the Indians are being set up to lose and then lose a game they had the perfect chance to win. Then we lighten things up by looking at the weakest of the Indians minor league affiliates. Oh, wait that doesn't lighten up anything at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians lose an ugly game to the Mets, we talk a little about Adam Cimber and his lack of luck before diving into the 40 man roster and what this team might look like come this offseason. There are five to six players in the discussion to be added and on the extreme end only five open spots. So we go over everyone on the roster and those who need to be added as a fun thought experiment for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It has been a while since we did a minor-league deep dive. So with no game today for the Indians we quickly scoreboard watch, then dig into Mahoning Valley and Lake County. We talk about the top five most interesting prospects at each level and who we are most excited to see continue to progress. Then we talk about the cases of Quentin Holmes and Will Benson and wonder aloud if they have not directly changed how the Indians have come to operate with top selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians have gone 3-7 since they took over the division lead for a day. Since then the Twins have opened up a 2.5 game lead and the Rays and Athletics are now snapping at the Indians heels. The playoffs are not a guarantee and the Indians have a rough schedule shead over the next month or so. There was a lot of questionable managing over the weekend and I talk about that as well as previewing the Indians series with the Mets and looking at the teams the Indians are competing withs upcoming schedules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The party for episode 100 got started early by the Indians who crushed the Yankees tonight by a score of 19-5. The Indians had seven home runs, and every single starter had a multi-hit game an occurrence I could not recall ever seeing before. We take some time to savor the performance and point out the recent great performances by Greg Allen. Then for the second half of the show, we have some more interviews from when I was at Akron this time with top prospect Nolan Jones, top lefty Kyle Nelson, and local product Mitch Longo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians had to go and lose to Brian Johnson and a struggling Red Sox pen. The losses today and yesterday put them behind the Twins with Rays snapping at their heels. We look at this terrible game, discuss the highlight of Logan Allen's Indians debut against the team that drafted him. We look at how the Twins have a significantly easier schedule than the Indians from here on out and why the Twins could rebuild that division lead over the next seven days. We look ahead to a rough matchup with the Yankees and then look at former Indian Gio Urshela to see if his performance will continue on, or if he might be this year's version of Jesus Aguilar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Jeff Ellis is off the one-day disabled list, and back to talk about all things Indians. We talk about the last two games highlighting the performances of Reyes and Santana. We go deep on the Indians and their sick obsession with bunting. Then we look forward to Brian Johnson vs Carlos Santana tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians take three of four games from the Twins which means they are tied for the division lead with a chance to take sole possession with a win on Monday. We go over the twist and turns from today's game. Talk about the series in general. Then we preview the upcoming series against the Red Sox and go into some of the Red Sox's struggles this year and how the pitching has been an issue and something the Indians should be able to take advantage of this week, before heading to New York for a pair of three-game series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians win behind a great starter by Mike Clevinger, making them just one game out of the division lead with ace Shane Bieber on the mound tomorrow. The Indians have a great chance to end Friday with a share of the division lead. We go deep on the utter dominance of Mike Clevinger this season when he is fully healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians win both games of the doubleheader do in large part to pitching and Jose Ramirez. The Twins loss, puts the Indians two games out with a four-game series upcoming. The Indians have the chance to end this weekend in first place if everything goes right. We preview the big series along with talking about the doubleheader and the top performers therein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians and Rangers might have been rained out, but the Indians still gained ground on the Twins. They will have a chance to shrink that lead, even more, tomorrow if they sweep the doubleheader against the Rangers. We talk about Mahoning Valley, which is still the most interesting roster in the minors. Then we end with a pair of post-game interviews from the last two years with Tribe pitcher Kyle Dowdy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians have a runner on second down one, with 0 outs in the ninth and bunt with one of their best hitters of late to advance their best base runner. While facing a high strikeout and walk pitcher, to set up their least effective hitter all year for the one chance at a sac fly. It was pretty much, the definition of outdated approaches leading to a losing effort. It was par for the course for a team that bunts more than most National League teams. Luckily, all the other top wild card teams lost as well. The second half of the show we take about some prospects to know for the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians sweep the Angels knocking them under .500. The problem is the Rays, A's, and Twins also got sweeps this weekend, so the Indians made no progress in the standings. We talk about the stellar pitching this weekend. The chance for the Indians to feature a lineup with five 20 home run hitters very soon. Then we go over the multitude of transactions across the system after the big trade last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Derek Ciapala from Talk'n Halos comes on to talk about the Angels and Indians series. We talk about the matchups, particular players to watch, and what the state of the Angels is in general. Tune in to find out everything you could want to know before the Indians weekend series against the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We go over the very big win against the Astros. We discuss some of the bigger deals and fails of the deadline. We especially go into the other teams competing for playoffs in the American League. Then we end by doing a quick, and dirty Indians top 11 prospects post-deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians traded Trevor Bauer to the Reds and got back five players. They got more than I ever could have dreamed. The Reds I am not sure what they are doing at this point, and the Padres traded assets to get a player who could help them in a Thor trade down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians aren't playing or trading right now. The deadline is 37 hours away as I record, and Monday was a day where two very minor deals occurred. I explain why a Bauer to the Yankees deal makes no sense. I go in-depth on a system that I think is one of the bottom five in baseball along with two questionable trade assets. Then I look at the two long term players who might make sense to the Tribe Domingo Santana and Trey Mancini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians lose to the Royals so they are now two back behind the Twins as they enter the difficult part of the schedule. Trevor Bauer has an epic meltdown which lead to people speculating his value is down, it's not. We look at the Stroman deal and what it means for the deadline. We discuss the deal the Indians made to acquire Hunter Wood and Christian Arroyo, and why that deal is more about 2020 than this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This podcast was recorded in the bottom of the 14th as the Indians would go on to victory. You can hear my concerns as the things looked grim before the Indians pulled it out. It was an odd game, with plenty to talk about outside of just it's length. We talk about the En Fuego Jose Ramirez, the performance by the pen, and some questionable decisions in the top of the 14th. Then we go into details about the trade deadline and look at the Oakland Athletics in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians win again thanks to a brilliant outing by Shane Bieber. He had a no-hitter going until late and still ended up with a complete-game shutout. He allowed just three base runners one got hit, one walked, and one hit. It was another strong performance for the Indians ace. Greg Allen continues to impress as well with a three for four night. Then we go deep on the Phillies and explain why a Trevor Bauer to the Phillies deal makes no sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians offense gets dominated by a pitcher who has struggled all year. Trevor Bauer is brilliant but the Indians still lose. We talk about the trade deadline, and how with the Giants surging the Reds are a major fulcrum point for the deadline and discuss how the Indians should be contacting the Reds right now about adding a bat who could help out the lineup, and force Tito to take Kipnis out of the cleanup spot forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians beat the Blue Jays after taking two of three from the Royals. The Twins division lead keeps shrinking, and the Indians WIld Card lead keeps growing, Everything is clicking right now, and I am gitty at the continued performance of Jose Ramirez after his struggles over the past months. We talk about potential players on the move as the trade deadline is little more than a week away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians sweep the Tigers and get ready to face the Royals. While the Twins face the A's in a series where no matter what happens it is good for the Tribe. We talk about the collapse of Matt Boyd for the Tigers. The fact Bauer pitched well, but likely did not help his value. We discuss how the Indians can not even consider trading Brad Hand, talk about the pitching injury issues in the minors. Then focus on the big faller this year Triston McKenzie and the big riser Daniel Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians have cut down the distance to just four games between the Twins and them. The Indians are facing bottom feeders and the Twins playoff squads. The Indians have a legitimate chance to take over a division lead before the end of July. Mike Clevinger was brilliant again, and Jose Rameriz continues to surge. After the break, we dive into Mahoning Valley, the most interesting affiliate for my money this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Only the elements could stop the Indians on Tuesday. They beat the Tigers eight to nothing allowing just one hit and one walk in the game. As fun as this game was to watch, at least when it was halted due to a rain delay I was more intrigued by the minors on Tuesday. Eli Morgan with his second promotion of the year. Nolan Jones goes deep for the second time in two games. Danny Salazar on the mound in AA. There was a lot to talk about and look into for the podcast today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians beat the Tigers in spite of the second multi-home run game of Jordy Mercer's career. We dig into how well JRAM has hit in the month of July. We talk about the hard-luck of Coday Anderson, and newest Indian Phil Maton. Then we dig into stat cast, to see who has been some of the most and least effective hitters on the Indians. Yes, it is exactly who you think it has been, oh and I complain about lineup construction yet again. It still stinks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians lose two of three games to the Twins, but the upcoming schedule is still very easy for the Indians, setting them up to still gain ground. We go into bullpen failures, bad calls, and my own issues with Terry Francona's nonsensical lineup construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the start for Danny Salazar in Akron which also coincided with Indians top prospect Nolan Jones AA debut. We look at the month of July, preview the big series with the Twins. Then we go down to Columbus to talk about the minor league roster who to watch, and who should be helping the Indians at some point this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians are still off for the All-Star Break, so instead, we go through four minor league levels taking about the games they played, the roster changes that have occurred, and the performances of note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The All-Star Game is in Cleveland for the first time since 1997, and just like then it is an Indian who takes home the MVP. Shane Bieber has been in the majors little more than a year and is already taking home hardware. It has been a meteoric rise for a great player and great person. Then we look at some players along with their potential cost the Indians could look to add if they become buyers before or at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start by discussing tomorrows guest for the show and then move to Home Run Derby. The second half of the show we use the fun site Baseball Trade Values to come up with some Trevor Bauer deals after the report of the Yankees scouting him came out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the Indians first half and laugh a bit at those who left this team for dead. We discuss how the offense has gotten from historically bad to just meh. We discuss a pitching staff that has been beyond decimated this year. We take a second to wish Cookie Carrasco well and marvel at how well he pitched with leukemia this year before he was diagnosed. Then we talk about the volatility of the Indians minors. One player who is not volatile is Nolan Jones whose promotion to Akron gives people another reason to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians sweep the Royals and have a chance to end the first half of the year just 3.5 games back from the Twins if everything goes perfect. We discuss some National pieces which mention the Indians, and then look at the RubberDucks a team with a lot of pitching prospects but not much else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians get another win and gain even more ground on the Twins whose lead is down to 6.5 games. Carlos Santana goes yard again, as he continues to be one of the top hitters in baseball this year. A rebound performance by Mike Clevinger along with another strong performance by Roberto Perez helped lead the Indians to victory. We then talk about Nick Sandlin's injury, Andrew Velaquez and the Indians trade for him, and lastly a flyby of the AA RubberDucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the podcast we talk about the International signing period, and why I tend to place less value on it than most. We discuss the Columbus Clippers which have had several top prospects hurt this year, really making the production of Daniel Johnson standout even more. We look at the Indians win in spite of struggles by Bauer due in part to the production of Bauers, Naquin, Santana, and Rameriz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians might have had an off day, but we soldier on. We take a moment to try and process the tragic loss of a great human being in Tyler Skaggs. It was a hard debate to mention it or not, but I wanted to honor what a great person he was. Then we try and discuss the Indians last five games before the break. Before ending with a June pitchers review, and still lamenting all the missed out Bauer to Padres deals that were discussed over the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We first look over the very bad weekend the Indians had while facing the worst team in baseball. Then we go player by player looking at the Indians general uptick in offensive performance and how I would personally set the lineup card every day if I was the manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians come back and get a win today thanks to Trevor Bauer having one of his best performances of the year along with Jake Bauers hitting his tenth home run of the year. The Indians have done a fantastic job feasting against the bad teams in baseball to the point where the division lead has been cut to 8.5 and they are just one game back of being the top wild card team. We also look at a bleacher report article on a possible Clint Frazier deal and spend some time looking at the Mahoning Valley as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We dive right into the loss tonight where Brad Hand gave up more runs in one innings than he had all year. We don't question Hand but do wonder why Tito left him out there for so long when he was clearly scuffling. We also wonder how badly a lineup must be constructed to hit four home runs, two doubles, and 11 total hits yet only score six runs. This loss seemed more on the manager than the players. Then in honor of his being named to the Home Run Derby, we dig into team MVP so far, and one of the top hitters in baseball period this year Carlos Santana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After being on the road host Jeff Ellis returns to talk about the Indians sweep of the Tigers. The release of Leonys Martin. The debuts of Aaron Civale and Bobby Bradley and the continued hot play of Jason Kipnis. The second half of the show is spent looking at some stat cast data as was promised or maybe threatened to be done this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This podcast covers High A, AA, and AAA as our host Jeff Ellis continues his deep dive on the Indians minors. He points out the high performers, the high picks, and people who might be sliding under the radar. Get to know his five favorite players at each level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Jeff Ellis is on the road, so this show was prerecorded to go deep on the Indians minors leagues and performances this year. Who stands out, who to watch, and what players fans should get to know as the future of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at the Indians win against the Rangers which moves them up in the wildcard race, and also puts them under 10 games back from the Twins for the first time in a while. We then take a very, very long look at a possible deal with the Angels for Trevor Bauer which could help the Indians now and in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians get a big win, but there are are still massive concerns with lineup construction. The Indians are facing off against a rookie tomorrow, with a chance to get no worse than a split if they win. Then we look at the upswing of play from Jake Bauers. The continued struggles of Jose Rameriz and Jason Kipnis. Before ending by pointing out the minor league promotions of Will Benson and Tyler Freeman along with the activation of Yu Chang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at the Indians loss to the Rangers where the numbers show that Clevinger was more unlucky than bad. We discuss the continued struggles of the Indians left-handers not named Brand Hand. We also enjoy the comedy stylings of Tito keeping the Indians worst hitter in the cleanup spot. Then we switch gears looking at a brilliant outing for Ethan Hankins, just how dynamite the Mahoning Valley team is in general. Last we end with more draft talk, as the Indians have signed their top 10 draft prospects and I was a bit surprised at the large costs for a majority of players they added. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at the Indians sweep of the Indians which featured Trevor Bauer's first shutout, Jake Bauers hitting for the cycle, and Shane Bieber's 12 strikeout performance. The Indians enter the upcoming series with the Rangers just a half game behind the Rangers for the wildcard. We look at the hotly discussed Bobby Bradley and explain that while I like him that there are reasons to think he might not be the improvement that most think. Then we take a deep dive on the Indians failures since CC Sabathia to find and develop high school arm talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians might have had the day off, but I do not so instead we will talk about the Columbus Clippers a team which has some interesting prospects and also some injury issues this year. Then we take a look back at the 2016 draft and see who ended up doing better the Cleveland Indians or my own shadow draft from that year. (I win) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the game against the Reds and highlight another questionable decision by Tito which helped lead to a loss. We talk about the litany of bad choices he has made this year. Then we got down to Akron to look at the pitchers and hitters down there with a focus on two top statistical performers Eli Morgan and Kyle Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians had a tough matchup against Luis Castillo but were able to come away with a win in extra innings. We talk about the game, then dig into the Mahoning Valley roster which takes the title most interesting team in the Indians minor leagues this year. Last we talk a little about Lynchburg, and wax on about how excited fans should be for what Nolan Jones has done in the minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians do not have a game today, so instead, we talk about the upcoming series with the Reds who have been a confounding team struggling with the offense and excelling with pitching. Then we dive into team stats to see how things have changed over the last month in terms of Indians overall standings in several offensive and pitching categories. Lastly, we take a look in at the Lake County Captains and the changes that have occurred and who has produced or not produced this year so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians take two of three from the Yankees after taking two of three from the Twins. They are one game over .500 right as they begin a month against the bottom feeders and the Texas Rangers. We go over all three games from this weekend. Then dive into stats to try and figure out the good, the bad, and the indifferent. If you were curious it breaks down among the hitters as five good, three bad, and two indifferent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians lose, due in part to a manager who left a pitcher in too long and decided to bat his worst hitter second. We look at the corpse that is Jason Kipnis and the struggles of Trevor Bauer. If the Indians struggles do continue we explore the idea of a trade with Tampa Bay and what the Indians could ask for in such a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians beat the Twins yet again thanks to another power explosion by the offense. We talk about the situation with Carlos Carrasco and how the Indians are now 3/5's of their starting rotation. The majority of the show is again focused on the draft though. I talk about some names to know and my overall feelings now that the 2019 draft is in the books. We even take a small look at next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spend the first five minutes of the show in the Indians win thank you, Francisco Lindor. Then the rest of the show is focused on the 10 draft picks the Indians made on day 1 and 2 of the draft. Every single player I talk about and give projections. I end with some talk about the negativity tied to the Indians as well, and how much I respect the scouting staff and the work they put in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a quick look at another disappointing weekend for the Indians before diving deep on draft talk. The Indians will have two picks today in the draft and we discuss what I think they will do. I explain why I disagree with the majority of mocks. Then I talk about some names to know for day two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First, we take a look at today's game against the White Sox and the improvement shown with Tito by moving down Kipnis. The continued uptick by Jose Ramirez and Greg Allen. The concerns with Cookie Carrasco, and wonder why it is the pitching coach is catching no flack for the regression of the top three arms. Then we talk about one of the possible approaches to the draft that has been mentioned and go back to the 2012 draft to show what can happen when you spread around your pool money evenly for a large pool of names over one high prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the Indians recent two-game winning streak highlight the great debut by Zach Plesac, the huge game by Carlos Santana, and the encouraging performances of Greg Allen and Jose Ramirez. Then the second half of the show talks about my most recent mock draft and then goes into some names for round two or day two that stood out as I was going through draft stuff that stood out as targets for the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This whole episode is devoted to looking across the league at trade scenarios that make sense for the Indians if they decide to trade Trevor Bauer. We end up with three teams that stand out for the Indians as the best possible trade partners. We go division by division explaining why teams make sense or don't then try and figure out a trade that makes sense for those teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians were supposed to coast to a division crown and instead, it is nearly June and they are nearly .500. We look at the last four games. Then we turn to the newest call-up Zach Plesac, talking about what you should know and what has changed for him this year. We end with some trade talk, as the Indians offense needs help and trading an arm still seems the best way to get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indians lose their fourth in a row just two games over .500 with a brutal upcoming schedule that will likely see them fall below .500. They are a team failing in just about every area of the game right now, except relief pitching. We talk about the weird disconnect between the analytics-based front office and a manager who ignores even the most basic analytical thoughts. We wonder about a hitting coach who is not on the hot seat even though the Indians offense is historically bad, and have a former MVP candidate who is below replacement. It is not an uplifting chat friends, sorry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another hard loss to the Athletic's leaves us wondering if this a playoff team? Is Tito the right man for the job? Is Jose Rameriz permanently broken? Who will be the next washed-up Vet they sign off the streets? Would a new owner really fix anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians lose another close one to the A's. Roberto Perez is hurt, which means Eric Haase is on the way. We go deep on Trevor Bauer because everyone else is. Then end with Lynchburg talk, which is currently the weakest team in terms of talent in the Indians minor league system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at the Indians loss to the A's. The bullpen had a series of rare miscues which ended up with the Indians losing a close one. Perez and Lindor stay hot, but the Indians can't overcome and pick up the win. After that, we take a deep dive on Lake County talking about the big names and even bigger performers for Lake County. We take a look at the 2016 first round and discuss the Will Benson pick now that several players from that draft have made it to the majors. Then we close with some talk about the 2019 draft and the middle infield prep depth that is one of the strengths of this class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at this weekends action, and the Indians taking two of three from the Orioles. We highlight the big performers like Bieber and Santana and worry about the continued struggles of Jose Ramirez. Then we look at the offensive stats to see who has performed so far this year in a season that is more than a quarter finished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians win 14-7 we take a look at the good and the bad. Then comes a look at Trevor Bauer and his struggles this year and issues with consistency over the years. Then we look at Lake County, Lynchburg, and Columbus talking about prospect performance and pointing out the statistical hitter and pitcher of note currently at each level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians have the day off, but we do not. We look at the Baltimore Orioles who are next up for the Indians. We then go down to Akron to discuss the RubberDucks and some of the interesting pitching in the upper minors this year. Last we end with some of the rumors and information I have gotten this week on the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spend the first half of the show, looking at the Indians win. We discuss Cookie and Luplow who lead the way. Then talk about the newly promoted Oscar Mercado and what one can expect from the newest Indian. The second half of the show I give an early reveal for lessers on players 27 through 39 on my MLB draft Big Board that will post after the podcast on 247 Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start out by looking at the Indians recent performance and failure against a pitcher who has been shelled by the rest of the league all year. We then do a Full Count Trends, looking at who has been trending both up and down for the Indians. I raise my concerns about lineup construction and Tito's future with the Indians. Then after the break, it is all draft talk as I discuss the second part of my Big Board for the 2019 MLB draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians lose two of three to the Athletics. Cody Anderson with another start and the question is why especially after statements made by Tito after the game. We look at AJ Cole and wonder why he was the Indians choice for an add. Then we switch to draft talk looking at who performed over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jordan Luplow homers twice and Cookie Carrasco is lights out in an Indians win. Then we take a look at Baseball Savant and their advanced stats on the Indians. After the break, we discuss the Rubberducks game and the interesting notes from the game. Then it ends with a long discussion about the draft this year, how it compares to recent years and how the draft looks overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians end their three-game losing streak. We take a look at the game and about the uptick in performances by Bauer and Ramirez. Next, we head down to Lynchburg to talk prospects, then end with looking at some names to know for the Indians in the first and second round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As predicted on this podcast on Sunday night, Giolito shuts down the Indians. It is there third straight loss to a pitcher who had been awful before they faced the Indians. The offense is a disaster right now, so we look at AAA to try and find help and it might actually be there. In addition, we look at Adam Plutko's return from injury and his first brief outing for the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ivan Nova can only beat the Indians this year it seems, and he shut down the Indians again. Bauer struggled for another start, and the offense could not touch a pitcher with an ERA over seven. We look at the Eli Morgan promotion and then a quick look at Lake County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's podcast will take a look at the three-game series with the Mariners from the past weekend. Next, we will look at the roster moves the Indians man over the weekend. Lastly will be a look forward to the White Sox series, and the question of what happens when horrible pitching meets up with horrible hitting what will give? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No game so instead we take a look at a trade that monetarily makes sense and could help the Indians in two need areas. We also discuss the amazing performance by Zach Plesac in AA this year and who else is impressing at that level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Well crap, Kluber is out with a non displaced fractured ulna, though in all honesty, he was pitching really badly this year so far anyway. We talk about his injury, his year, and his possible replacement. I got deep on my choice Michael Peoples. Then since Sean Brady was granted his release today and he was given the Indians second-highest signing bonus back in 2013 we take a quick look back at that forgotten class which has produced three big league players, though none with the Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a look at the Indians win, and the performances therein. Next up is a look at former Indians great CC Sabathia and his 3000 strikeout. Lastly, we dig into Lynchburgh looking at the game today and who is performing and who to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians are off on a Monday night, so instead, we take a look at the standings and who are the top performers in the American League so far this year. Since it is Tuesday morning we also dive in Lake County to look at top prospect Tyler Freeman and my favorite helium candidate Raymond Burgos amongst other prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take some time to go over the three games since our last show. We dig into player performances from the weekend and then do the Full Count Trends from the previous week wondering aloud if Jason Kipnis will get more than an MLC in a years time while also praising the performance of Trevor Bauer who has been a rock for the Indians this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians had a big game against a tough Astros team and eeked out a win over them due to Bauer and Bauers. I harp on the offensive offense yet again. Then we look at the Clippers where I highlight in particular Michael Peoples and Oscar Mercado as players who should help this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take a quick look at the Indians win today after another strong start by Jefry Rodriguez. We talk about the upcoming series with the Astros and the interesting pitcher matchup for Friday night. Then it is time to dive into the Rubberducks to see who is performing so far and what names to know down in AA. Plus a guest appearance by my cat, what more could you want? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Ellis takes a look at the Indians loss to the Marlins. He digs into Neil Rameriz and wonders not only why is he on the team but why did the Indians offer him arbitration. After this, he looks at Eli Morgan's start for Lynchburg and takes a deep dive on the Hillcats roster in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians are off today, so instead, we take a deep dive on the Marlins. We go through the lineup and the starters the Indians will face. Unsurprisingly for a team in a full rebuild, it is not the strongest squad. After this we spend the second half on the Lake County Captains a team loaded with former day one picks, and interesting prospects to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What started out looking like a great weekend, turned into a bummer as the Indians lose two of three to the Braves. The bullpen took the blame from some, but maybe the manager should also take some of the blame. In spite of the series loss, the Indians look to be healthy and trending upward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians might have had a day off, but that does not mean I get one. Since there is no game to talk about instead we compare their team stats against the rest of baseball and see if the offense is as bad as we think and if the pitching as good as we think. Then we look at the Lake County Captains and boy did Will Benson have himself a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After some talk about the sweep of the Mariners and a brilliant performance by Cookie Carrasco. It is then time to take a look at the top three levels of the minors talking about top performances, prospects, and some names to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians promoted a shortstop, no not that shortstop, no not that shortstop either. Mike Freeman is his name and minor league production is his game. We take a look at the top flight pitching go Bieber and Bauer. Give some love for the cornerstones of the Indians offense Satana and Martin, and even go down to A ball to talk about a pitcher who should be in AA soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brad Miller is no longer an Indian. People lost there mind over a mediocre player, which goes to show just how bad the Indians offense has been this year. We take a look who is trending up and down and again plead for the Indians to give Chang a Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a rough weekend for the Indians who failed to win a single game from a Royals team that was on a ten game losing streak. The starters were bad, the hitters worse, and nothing is looking good for the Indians as they try to stay above .500 early on this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians get another win thanks to a strong performance from Shane Bieber and Carlos Santana's perfect day at the plate. Some hitters are starting to put it together and others are not, but it is time to show all the love for Carlos Santana. Oh and I reveal who I mocked to the Indians in my yet unpublished 247 MLB mock draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We look at the loss to the Tigers and some concerns with Trevor Bauer's start and Jose Ramirez's year. We look at some advanced stats and go a little longer than typical to explain what a "barrel" is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians had a power explosion on Tuesday hitting as many home runs as they had hit all year and more than the Tigers have hit in total. While the game gave us plenty of good news, it was all weighed down by the bad news of Mike Clevinger's injury. We will talk about the game and try and figure out where the Indians will go from here in terms of replacing Clevinger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No game on Monday, but a series with the Tigers is on deck so what better source than Chris Brown from the Locked on Tigers podcast. Chris joins us to talk about a Tigers team that looks very different from the recent squads Indians fans remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Good Times are here again after a four game sweep of the Blue Jays. The Indians offense still had struggles, but the pitching as expected is carrying the team so far. We take a look at the Indians three best performers and two worst so far this year, and take a quick dive in AAA looking at names to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indians get a win, thanks to a strong pitching performance from Trevor Bauer. Carlos Santana again carries the offensive load. The Rubber Ducks were part of a near no hitter themselves. Also want is up with Jose Ramirez? Is he playing hurt, is he pressing? We take a look at last season and the extremely small sample size of this year to figure out what has gone wrong with the Indians best hitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Jeff Ellis will quickly go over the 8-3 loss to the White Sox. There will be some talk about the offensive offense. After that it will be time to talk about the Francona extension and the general meh feelings it inspired. Then the show will finish up with a look at the players to watch and names to know from the Akron Rubber Ducks minor league roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians have another off day, which might be good as the Indians offense has been offensive. We look at the Lindor injury and why it means it is time to give Chang a Chance. The season is only two percent done, but still there are reasons for concern when it comes to players who have a history of not producing. Lastly legitimate question would the Indians be better off DHing for their catcher or shortstop instead of their pitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians win the home opener, thanks to a masterful performance by Mike Clevinger. We take a look at who performed well, who did not, and are thankful to see Naquin move down the order. Host Jeff Ellis talks about what his ideal Indians lineup would be and he wants you to "Give Chang a Chance" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jellis Ellis looks at the games from the weekend and discusses the recent article on the Athletic that talked about the Padres and their pursuit of pitchers notably Trevor Bauer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians start 2019 the same way they ended 2018 by losing. There were high's, Corey Kluber was excellent and had a no hitter into the 6th. There were lows, pretty much everything else. While one does not want to over reacted to just one game it was hard watching the offensive as it is currently put together. Tyler Naquin batting third what kind of hellscape was that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Jeff Ellis of 247sports takes a look at the 25 man roster. He breaks down the pen, catchers, and Hanley Ramirez which are the only players he had yet to go in depth on. All of this is in preparation for opening day. It is baseball's Christmas Eve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For today's episode we breathe a sigh of relief over the health of Jose Ramirez. Then it's time for a deep dive on the Indians rotation, which is without a doubt the top rotation in baseball and the primary reason the Indians are still a World Series favorite in spite of a near AAA lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode of the Lock on Indians podcast takes a look at the Indians outfield options outside of Cargo. Some talk of Carlos Santana. Then ends with some discussion on Peter Dolan and his toxic relationship with Indians fans even though he is still the best owner in the city of Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Indians infield is a mess right now. Jason Kipnis and Francisco Lindor are both hurt to start, and Jose Ramirez might also miss time after being carted off the field on Sunday. We look at the addition of Brad Miller and at the Indians internal options of Max Moroff and Eric Stamets. The Locked on Indians daily podcast is hosted by Jeff Ellis and a proud member of the Lock On Sports Podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices