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MLB's offseason trade market might be dead for the Cleveland Guardians at this point. We talk about the impact of that on their team now and what it could mean going into the season, and how they could pivot to finish the offseason.We also discuss some arbitration cases to watch for in the coming weeks and how they could impact any possibility of an extension between the Guardians and Tanner Bibee.Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider - https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardiansSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelFrom big upsets to game-winning drives, the NFL Playoffs are better with FanDuel new customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED - Win

Are the Cleveland Guardians truly one of the least scout-friendly organizations in baseball? Discover the surprising insights from a recent Baseball America article that challenges perceptions about the Guardians' talent identification strategies. Join host Jeff Ellis as he navigates the world of baseball rumors, dissecting the impact of false reports and emphasizing the importance of media literacy. With breaking news on Gavin Lux's trade to the Cincinnati Reds, Jeff explores its implications for both teams. Dive into potential free-agent targets, as Jeff analyzes how these players could bring consistency to the Guardians' lineup Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with insider knowledge and strategic insights. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the Cleveland Guardians' evolving journey! 0:00 Intro5:08 Analyzing Baseball America's scouting report11:14 Debunking false rumors and trade speculation32:43 Examining other free agent possibilities38:49 Closing thoughts and listener feedback request Support U

The cost of pitching in MLB this winter has been expensive. The Cleveland Guardians needed to add it. How have the Guardians navigated adding pitching in this market? Have their moves of paying a recovering Shane Bieber, and trading for Luis L. Ortiz and Slade Secconi looked smarter or better vs. what players like Matthew Boyd, Alex Cobb and Charlie Morton have cost this winter? We also discuss Jose Ramirez's 2024 season and if he can keep chasing 40/40 and how much more help does he need to improve in the postseason, or if he can improve on his postseason numbers. And we each talk about one trade idea at the end of the episode.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelFrom big upsets to ga

We discuss the Cleveland Guardians minor league free agent signings of Jake Anchia and Luis Frias, and how that fits into their 2025 plans. While taking your mailbag questions and offseason reaction, we get into the rotation battles, Slade Cecconi's stuff, the plan at DH and a trade or signing that could really pull the offseason together for the Guardians,Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelThe NFL Playoffs are almost here, but it’s not too late to get in on the regular season action with FanDuel because right now, new customers can finish the season strong with TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAI

We look at what the Guardians got from 1B and 2B in 2024 and what it will take for them to get an upgrade from those positions after trading Josh Naylor and Andres Gimenez.We look at the depth at those spots and who's next in the system and we look at what new year's resolutions the Guardians need to make going into 2025.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelThe NFL Playoffs are almost here, but it’s not too late to get in on the regular season action with FanDuel because right now, new customers can finish the season strong with TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First onl

The Cleveland Guardians were apparently "interested" in Gleyber Torres before he signed with the Detroit Tigers. What does that mean about the Guardians approach to second base and free agency if anything at all? We explore that in this episode, and why the Guardians aren't approaching 2025 the way they approached 2017 after a deep playoff run.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelThe NFL Playoffs are almost here, but it’s not too late to get in on the regular season action with FanDuel because right now, new customers can finish the season strong with TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in s

Can the Cleveland Guardians' latest moves reshape their future? With Carlos Santana's return, the Guardians are making waves in the baseball world. This episode dives into the strategic signing of Santana, exploring how his contract compares to Josh Naylor's and what it means for the team's first base market. Jeff Ellis breaks down the implications of recent trades involving Nathaniel Lowe and Jake Burger, offering insights into the Guardians' offseason strategy amidst TV revenue challenges. The discussion also touches on the JUCO ruling's potential impact on baseball and explores trade ideas to boost the Guardians' outfield, with Jesus Sanchez as a potential target. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Cleveland Guardians' evolving strategy and discover how these changes could impact their season. 0:00 Intro6:00 First Base Market18:00 JUCO Rule Impact24:00 MLB Free Agency Spending30:00 Trade Possibilities36:00 Outfield Power Potential Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted

New Cleveland Guardians Assistant Pitching Coach and Ohio native Brad Goldberg joins the show to talk about his role as bullpen coach with the Guardians in 2024, the incredible season the team and bullpen had. We talk about his journey from growing up in Cleveland to coaching for the Guardians, what makes Carl Willis so great, the role of a bullpen coach and what his new role might entail.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelThe NFL Playoffs are almost here, but it’s not too late to get in on the regular season action with FanDuel because right now, new customers can finish the season strong with TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins. Visit FANDUEL.C

We discuss if the Guardians are better, worse, or basically the same after trading Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks. We look at why they like Slade Cecconi, why they made this trade, why there have to be more moves after this, and what that might look like. 2:00 Are the Guardians Better or Worse For This Trade?10:00 Trade Analysis15:00 Financial Implications and Market Dynamics20:00 Guardians' Strategy and Future Moves25:00 Why the Guardians Like Slade Cecconi30:00 Offensive Concerns and Team Dynamics35:00 Future Prospects and Trade Possibilities Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelThe NFL Playoffs are almost here, but it’s not too late to get in on the regular season action with

What is the Cleveland Guardians next offseason move? Where do they look next on the trade front? And why does Josh Naylor's name keep coming up?We look at if there are trade targets the Guardians to consider now, or perhaps further into 2025 and which Guardians prospects are going to have the most value and make the most sense for them to flip?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today.SelectQuoteGet the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SELECTQUOTE.COM/LOCKEDON. SelectQuote - They Shop. You Save.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first F

We dig into the recent headlines, rumors, and signings to discuss their impact on the Cleveland Guardians. We mention the newest minor readdiction with the Guardians resigning Dom Nunez, and why he might be the most impactful player who is unlikely to play for the Guardians this year. Then we jump in a 27-pick mock draft with Sleepers and Selections for all 27 picks. While I might struggle to remember the name of Seaver King and make a mistake about Kyson Witherspoon the data and information about what teams have historically done stands out as it lead to me getting three teams and players correct in the 2024 draft in October of 2023.  So tune in to who I think your team might take, and make fun of my mistake with Witherspoon as his age threw me off in this one.   0:00 Intro2:00 Mock Draft Overview7:00 Draft Structure Changes12:00 Washington Nationals' Draft Strategy18:00 St. Louis Cardinals' New Front Office24:00 Cincinnati Reds' Draft Approach30:00 Oakland Athletics' Draft Preferences42:00 Cleveland Guardia

What's next for the Cleveland Guardians as they navigate a pivotal offseason? With the recent trade of Andre Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Guardians are making strategic moves to maintain financial flexibility and strengthen their roster. This episode dissects Chris Antonetti's media comments, exploring potential reinvestments and the team's evolving strategy. We also debate Guardians' extension model, recent coaching changes, and the buzz around Josh Naylor's trade rumors. Key figures like Brad Goldberg and Caleb Longshore are spotlighted as the team reshapes its coaching staff. 6:45 Guardians' Financial Flexibility12:54 Trade Impact and Extensions19:00 Guardians' Roster Depth25:27 Coaching Changes32:45 Josh Naylor Trade Speculation Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. SelectQuoteGet the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SELECTQUOTE.COM/LOCKEDON. Sele

What is the Cleveland Guardians 2B outlook after the Andres Gimenez trade and when will we see Travis Bazzana? A mailbag show answers those questions, the rotation outlook in 2025, if the Guardians will make more moves this offseason, what is Jose Ramirez's future, will Luis Ortiz be more valuable than Gimenez, and much more. 5:22 When will the Guardians bring on Travis Bazzana?10:37 Second base competition in 202515:10 Offseason moves speculation20:28 Outfield Concerns25:00 Rotation Outlook for 202530:41 Minor League Rule 5 Draft35:26 Jose Ramirez's Future40:27 Luis Ortiz vs. Andres Gimenez42:31 Show Wrap-Up Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win you

The Cleveland Guardians have had a busy start to the hot stove season. This episode discusses if the Guardians are done after signing Shane Bieber and flipping Andres Gimenez for pitching help/financial relief, or if they will actually make more moves before spring training. We talk about re-investing the money into one contract extension, whether or not this makes it more or less likely that Josh Naylor gets traded. In this episode, we also bring up why the Guardians should be able to fix Josh Hartle, recap who the Guardians added and lost in the Rule 5 draft, mention potential trade for Taylor Ward, why the Guardians should make a pitch to Roki Sasaki, and celebrate Tom Hamilton finally getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 6:59 A day later perspective on the Andres Gimenez trade  12:08 Are the Guardians done, or is there more?18:07 Josh Naylor's Trade Likelihood25:00 Why the Guardians should be able to 'fix' Josh Hartle31:37 Rule 5 Draft Recap33:00 If Taylor Ward is on the block, the Guardians should be

The Cleveland Guardians have been very active in Dallas at the 2024 Winter Meetings.   This episode talks about the Guardians day at the winter meetings, talking about why Andres Gimenez is now on the Blue Jays and how the Guardians acquired some much needed pitching from the Pirates. We dive into the return from the Pirates, who is going to play second base now, when Travis Bazzana will arrive, and a quick preview of the Rule 5 draft.   6:43 Discussion on Andres Gimenez's Trade13:21 Guardians' Financial Strategy20:13 Luis Ortiz and Pitching Prospects26:34 Second Base and Future Prospects33:51 Rule 5 Draft and Potential Moves Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS

Day 1 of MLB's 2024 Winter Meetings are in the books. Now that the Guardians have re-signed Shane Bieber, what is their next step this off-season? In this episode, we discuss where the Guardians need to turn their focus after making the decision to bring back Bieber coming off of Tommy John and off a run to the ALCS. We also discuss the disappointing cancellation of GuardsFest in 2024/2025 and some ugly fan backlash over it. And for Top 10 Tuesday, we discuss our Top 10 Free agent signings by Cleveland in recent memory. Feel free to give us yours. 5:03 Guardians' Offseason Moves10:16 Guardians' Division Outlook15:12 GuardsFest Cancellation26:34 Top 10 Free Agents in Franchise History Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll g

Shane Bieber is reportedly returning to the Cleveland Guardians. This episode breaks down how and why Bieber is back in the fold for 2025 and maybe 2026, and looks at the risk for both sides and what the best case scenario is for the Guardians and Bieber in this deal. We also discuss if this deal takes the Guardians out of doing anything else in the way of adding pitching this offeason, as well as some other "trade rumors" about the Cincinnati Reds interest in Josh Naylor and Lane Thomas, and if that makes any sense. Juan Soto also signed his mega deal and Wily Adames signed a big contract over the weekend, both of which impacts Cleveland's draft status, so we detail those ramifications as well in this episode.   5:00 Shane Bieber's Return10:00 Bieber's Health and Future15:00 Guardians' Strategy and Winter Meetings20:00 Trade Rumors and Market Options25:00 Lane Thomas and Josh Naylor Trade Speculation30:00 Impact of Juan Soto's Deal Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, crea

MLB's Winter Meetings are coming Dec. 8. Though nothing much happens at the meetings anymore, especially for the Cleveland Guardians, there was some suggestion about the Guardians listening to offers on Josh Naylor Lane Thomas. Justin and Jeff explore if the  buzz around trading Lane Thomas feels substantial, dissecting rumors from insiders. Justin also challenges Jeff to distinguish between real and AI-generated quotes from team president Chris Antonetti at past winter meetings.   The episode offers some intel on  the 2025 MLB draft, highlighting how the Luis Severino signing impacts Cleveland's draft position and some names to know now that we know more of their positioning for the draft. 5:03 Winter Meetings Speculation10:59 Free Agency and Rule 5 Draft15:22 Chris Antonetti or Chris AI-Tonetti Game20:51 Draft Implications and Severino Signing27:32 MLB Draft and Lottery Insights Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off y

MLB's Winter Meetings start next week. Not as much happens at the Winter Meetings like they used to, but it's a good place to get conversations started.This episode discusses looks into if the Cleveland Guardians could find some help in the form of some trades with their old friends the Tampa Bay Rays, or with the Miami Marlins? Both teams might trade some pitching this winter and the Rays are reportedly listening on Yandy Diaz.We explore trades for Diaz and multiple pitchers on both teams and possibly a listener suggested trade with the Texas Rangers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.

There's some buzz that the Cleveland Guardians are "contemplating" the current outfield market. Is this the offseason the Guardians finally do something about their outfield, or will they wait on a healthy Chase DeLauter? This episode debates who the real Steven Kwan is and if the Guardians are too late to extend him if the Guardians got enough answers on Will Brennan or Tyler Freeman, and what the future looks like for prospects such as Jhonkensy Noel, Johnathan Rodriguez, and Angel Martinez. We discuss some free agent fits in the OF for the Guardians and talk about a few prospects we like in the minors in the outfield. 2:00 Guardians' Outfield in 20247:22 Steven Kwan's Performance & Extension Possibility13:04 Lane Thomas Trade Evaluation18:33 Tyler Freeman and Will Brennan's Roles25:04 The Future for Noel, Martinez, Rodriguez31:06 Guardians' Offseason Strategy35:02 Outfield Prospects and Future Moves Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code