July 27, 20231 yr ^ I don’t hate it. I love Rosario the guy and he always gave it his all. His hitting wasn’t so bad, although his stats get masked by the odd 3/4 or 4/5 game that paper over the barren spells and often-times terrible situational hitting. I think I’m right in saying he’s also the league-leader in GIDP. The definite upside is that it now frees up our logjam at SS, where we have several top gloves being held back by him that we can put into a bake-off. 2023 Syndergaard is nothing like the 2016 version and he’s been pretty terrible since TJ surgery, but if anyone can squeeze something out of him, the Guardians can. My hovercraft is full of eels
July 27, 20231 yr SpongeBob is back. https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2023/07/oscar-gonzalez-in-the-wake-of-amed-rosario-trade-gets-promoted-by-guardians.html
July 30, 20231 yr ^ Jeez, c’mon. The Twins lost again, so nothing lost. I still think we’ve a decent shot at winning the division. My hovercraft is full of eels
July 31, 20231 yr daaannnnggg — per espn — civale for a bat — Rays add RHP Aaron Civale in trade with Guardians Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 31, 2023, 03:49 PM ET The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Cleveland Guardians in a rare deadline trade between two teams with playoff potential, enriching an injury-riddled starting rotation while Cleveland landed hard-hitting first-base prospect Kyle Manzardo. Civale, 28, has excelled since returning from a strained oblique in early June, allowing two or fewer runs in 10 of his 11 starts. On the season, he is 5-2 with a 2.34 ERA over 77 innings, striking out 58, walking 22 and allowing just five home runs. Because Civale remains under team control through the end of the 2025 season, the Rays were willing to give up Manzardo, a 23-year-old who has shot through their system after they selected him in the second round of the 2021 draft. While Manzardo's numbers have flattened this season after a standout 2022 -- he is hitting .238/.342/.442 with 11 home runs at Triple-A -- evaluators expect him to be a solid big league hitter.
July 31, 20231 yr This is a real head scratcher. They traded their best healthy pitcher who they control through 2025 for a first baseman prospect who has injury issues. They didn't need a first baseman. What does this mean for Josh Naylor? Does he become DH? If so, what does this mean for Josh Bell? Does he sit on the bench next year at $16.5M? I assume Bieber will be traded this off season. I dunno. This just doesn't make sense. Edited August 1, 20231 yr by LibertyBlvd
July 31, 20231 yr This trade is just ... so stupid. They traded our only healthy veteran pitcher away. I know, we now have Syndergaard, but he is a mess now. And they are trotting him out tonight against the Astros who are one of the best hitting teams. Good luck with that. Looking at next year, Bieber is going to be traded so he won't be here. And I am not optimistic about McKenzie who I think will eventually need Tommy John surgery which would put him out of action next year. And I hope Quantrill is going to be okay. Supposedly, he had shoulder problems at the end of last year and had all off season to heal which he did not. So, I hope he does not need surgery too. And Plesac is not going to be back and obviously Civale is not going to be back. So, potentially, the entire starting rotation that started this year could not be pitching here next year. They would not be in this mess if they could draft and develop power hitters like they do with pitchers. And they give up on the ones they have too early. Nolan Jones and Will Benson are both having pretty good years and have potential and they gave up on them. I hope they don't give up on Oscar Gonzalez who is sure to develop into a good power hitter if we get rid of him. And what are we going to do with another first baseman next year? We already have Bell and Naylor. I hope Manzardo can play the outfield. Maybe Manzardo will start in AAA and be brought up later in the season. Then, they could cut their losses with Bell. I am going to need an adult beverage tonight over this trade.
August 1, 20231 yr Generally speaking, I have a lot of faith in the FO, their track record deserves it. But yeah, this one is a bit of a head-scratcher. My hovercraft is full of eels
August 1, 20231 yr And, remember another trade with the Rays - Yandy Diaz for Jake Bauers. How did that trade work out? Yes, I know that Seattle and Carlos Santana were also involved, but the Rays made out on this trade.
August 1, 20231 yr And how about CC Sabathia for “future superstar” prospect Matt LaPorta. How did that trade work out?
August 1, 20231 yr The trade is wholly dependent on the Guardians' ability to get Syndegaard back in form, IMO. If Tito & Co. get him to even 75% of what he was, the rotation is in good shape
August 1, 20231 yr 13 hours ago, deanhorn said: This trade is just ... so stupid. They traded our only healthy veteran pitcher away. I know, we now have Syndergaard, but he is a mess now. And they are trotting him out tonight against the Astros who are one of the best hitting teams. Good luck with that. Looking at next year, Bieber is going to be traded so he won't be here. And I am not optimistic about McKenzie who I think will eventually need Tommy John surgery which would put him out of action next year. And I hope Quantrill is going to be okay. Supposedly, he had shoulder problems at the end of last year and had all off season to heal which he did not. So, I hope he does not need surgery too. And Plesac is not going to be back and obviously Civale is not going to be back. So, potentially, the entire starting rotation that started this year could not be pitching here next year. They would not be in this mess if they could draft and develop power hitters like they do with pitchers. And they give up on the ones they have too early. Nolan Jones and Will Benson are both having pretty good years and have potential and they gave up on them. I hope they don't give up on Oscar Gonzalez who is sure to develop into a good power hitter if we get rid of him. And what are we going to do with another first baseman next year? We already have Bell and Naylor. I hope Manzardo can play the outfield. Maybe Manzardo will start in AAA and be brought up later in the season. Then, they could cut their losses with Bell. I am going to need an adult beverage tonight over this trade. Thats where Bibee, Williams, and Allen step in. Need to trade our depth of pitching since we are the best in MLB at developing it while weak at devloping hitting. You trade your strength to improve on your weakness. The team wasn't going anywhere this year anyways and Civale has constantly been hurt so I think the idea is you are trading at peak value like we have done with prior pitchers lately which have been mostly great trades.
August 1, 20231 yr 5 minutes ago, YABO713 said: The trade is wholly dependent on the Guardians' ability to get Syndegaard back in form, IMO. If Tito & Co. get him to even 75% of what he was, the rotation is in good shape It sure looked good yesterday until he got hit by the line drive. Tito has earned a fair degree of trust on these matters. Edited August 1, 20231 yr by E Rocc
August 2, 20231 yr Our pitching was pretty good vs Astros, well except for Eli Morgan in game one. And no Josh Naylor in the last two games didn't help. The players were most likely bummed out about Antonetti throwing in the towel on this season. Edited August 3, 20231 yr by LibertyBlvd
August 3, 20231 yr It's maddening that there is never any sense of urgency with this organization. Just keep trading for prospects and waiting until next year.
August 7, 20231 yr Josey's a global folk hero/meme now, at the cost of 3 games. Tito and Clase got one each. Anderson got 6. The Lake County Captains have a promotion this week, anyone named Tim can sit on the grass for free.
August 25, 20231 yr very nice thing to do — 👍 Guardians to name bleachers after late drummer John Adams Associated Press Aug 24, 2023 more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38254171/guardians-name-bleachers-late-drummer-john-adams
September 1, 20231 yr 1983-87 tribe skipper pat corrales passed away -- Former MLB manager, coach, catcher Pat Corrales dies at age 82 Associated Press Aug 28, 2023 ATLANTA -- Pat Corrales, who managed the Texas Rangers, Cleveland and the Philadelphia Phillies before a long stint on the Atlanta Braves coaching staff under Hall of Fame skipper Bobby Cox, has died at the age of 82. The Los Angeles Dodgers said Corrales died of natural causes Sunday night at his home in the north Georgia mountains. He had worked in the team's front office since 2012, serving as a special assistant to the general manager in his final role. more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38279096/former-mlb-manager-coach-catcher-pat-corrales-dies-age-82
September 23, 20231 yr kid cudi’s pitch is a good visual metaphor for the guardians this season (and stephen a. of espn did similar for the tankees the other day): 😂😭 https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/38464953
September 27, 20231 yr I had read the speculation that Francona was retiring after this season but never heard it was certain. The linked article below sure makes it sound like tonight will be his last game at Progressive. It's a shame we couldn't win it all in 2016 under his helm but we do have the longest winning streak in over 100 years and a solid record. I wonder if he'll stay in Cleveland. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38498193/terry-francona-manager-guardians-red-sox-retire
September 27, 20231 yr 28 minutes ago, Clvlndr in LV said: I had read the speculation that Francona was retiring after this season but never heard it was certain. The linked article below sure makes it sound like tonight will be his last game at Progressive. It's a shame we couldn't win it all in 2016 under his helm but we do have the longest winning streak in over 100 years and a solid record. I wonder if he'll stay in Cleveland. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38498193/terry-francona-manager-guardians-red-sox-retire Tito definitely has ties here now with investments in various businesses. I heard he's about to open another restaurant locally. Hopefully he maintains a home here since he can afford to escape Cleveland winters and look after his health.
September 27, 20231 yr I'm guessing the Guardians would create a position for him in the front office if he wants to remain with the organization.
September 29, 20231 yr a sad day in guardians town despite the win — francona’s last home game — goodbye tito! Guardians' Terry Francona, sans scooter, reflects on leaving game ESPN News Services Sep 27, 2023 more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38507419/guardians-terry-francona-sans-scooter-reflects-leaving-game Guardians manager Terry Francona is expected to formally announce his retirement early next week. Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images
October 28, 20231 yr meh -- but, to be fair hard shoes to fill -- 🤷♂️ Stephen Vogt candidate for Guardians manager job, sources say Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 23, 2023, 02:53 PM ET Longtime major league catcher Stephen Vogt has emerged as a serious candidate for the Cleveland Guardians' managerial job a little over a year after he retired from playing, sources told ESPN. Vogt, 38, is currently a coach with the Seattle Mariners and had already interviewed for the San Francisco Giants' open managerial job, which could soon be filled by San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin, who was granted permission to talk with the division rival. Vogt will have an in-person interview with the Guardians this week, sources said.
October 28, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, mrnyc said: meh -- but, to be fair hard shoes to fill -- 🤷♂️ Stephen Vogt candidate for Guardians manager job, sources say Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 23, 2023, 02:53 PM ET Longtime major league catcher Stephen Vogt has emerged as a serious candidate for the Cleveland Guardians' managerial job a little over a year after he retired from playing, sources told ESPN. Vogt, 38, is currently a coach with the Seattle Mariners and had already interviewed for the San Francisco Giants' open managerial job, which could soon be filled by San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin, who was granted permission to talk with the division rival. Vogt will have an in-person interview with the Guardians this week, sources said. My history is someone limited to the last 4 decades, but I feel like the Indians/Guardians always prospered under a manager who already had some kind of connection to the team in the past. It's not a sexy market compared to some, and it takes a special kinship to flourish here. With this being said, who is our next Hargrove or Tito? I was hoping for Sandy Alomar but apparently he doesnt' like the pressure.
November 3, 20231 yr interesting espn’s shoeny picks atlanta over the ws winning rangers next season — Way-too-early 2024 MLB power rankings David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterNov 1, 2023 The Rangers have done it! They've won their first World Series in franchise history, beating the Diamondbacks in five games in what was one of the most surprising Series matchups ever. Now that the Fall Classic is over, it's time to turn our attention to 2024 -- and we're kicking that off with some way-WAY-too-early power rankings. 1. Atlanta Braves 2023 record: 104-58 2023 final ranking: 1 20. Cleveland Guardians 2023 record: 76-86 2023 final ranking: 20 There are reasons to be optimistic about what Cleveland might do in 2024: The AL Central remains soft, and rookie starters Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen and Gavin Williams all impressed, combining for a 3.35 ERA across 65 starts. Hopefully, Triston McKenzie will be at full strength after injuries limited him to four starts, and Shane Bieber is still here -- although he's in his final year of arbitration, which means a trade is possible. The Guardians have to replace Terry Francona, however, and while it's impossible to give an exact number on wins a manager can add, we may just find out how valuable Francona has been. More problematic: fixing the offense, which ranked last in the majors in home runs, including at pathetic 18 from its outfielders. more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38793943/way-too-early-2024-mlb-power-rankings
November 6, 20231 yr New Guardians manager announced - Stephen Vogt "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 6, 20231 yr ^ Seems like a great guy, who will bring a lot of energy and a good fit for the young team we have. Is he a great manager? No-one knows, but I’m sure we’ll have fun finding out! My hovercraft is full of eels
December 9, 20231 yr guards win the lotto -- how bout that?! and reds #2: Guardians win MLB draft lottery, to pick No. 1 in franchise first Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 5, 2023, 06:16 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Cleveland Guardians will pick first in the 2024 MLB amateur draft next summer for the first time after winning the second-ever lottery Tuesday at baseball's winter meetings. The Guardians had a 2% chance of earning the No. 1 pick and beat out eight other teams with better odds -- including the Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals and Colorado Rockies, each of which had an 18.3% chance of winning the first pick, tied for the best percentage among all teams. more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39049994/guardians-win-mlb-draft-lottery-select-first-2024-mlb-draft
December 27, 20231 yr they must think or hope he can pop back up: Yankees trade OF Estevan Florial to Guardians for P Cody Morris Associated Press Dec 26, 2023, 01:27 PM ET NEW YORK -- The Yankees traded former top prospect Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, acquiring right-hander Cody Morris for the outfielder. Florial, 26, signed with the Yankees in 2015 and was rated their top prospect in 2019 by MLB.com before dropping to sixth in 2020, 10th in 2021 and 30th in 2022. more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39187255/yankees-trade-estevan-florial-guardians-p-cody-morris
January 6, 20241 yr well whaddya think he put up with? 😂 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1XZ0dGRu0m/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
February 7, 20241 yr Cleveland Guardians Home Opener on Eclipse Day Won't Start Until at Least 5:10 PM Vince Grzegorek - Feb. 7, 2024 - Scene
February 7, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, NorthShore647 said: Cleveland Guardians Home Opener on Eclipse Day Won't Start Until at Least 5:10 PM Vince Grzegorek - Feb. 7, 2024 - Scene Great, two eclipses in one day - the Solar one and then the one involving Guardians swinging bats. Unjinx!
February 7, 20241 yr I know the city have been pushing for a 7pm start. My hovercraft is full of eels
February 7, 20241 yr I assume they will be doing fireworks after the game. It should be dark by then if they start at 5:10 pm.
February 7, 20241 yr Lets not forget that this could be a miserable, rainy (Snowy) day. I think the eclipse has everyone believing there wont be a cloud in the sky.
February 8, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, BelievelandD1 said: Lets not forget that this could be a miserable, rainy (Snowy) day. I think the eclipse has everyone believing there wont be a cloud in the sky. FWIW: "...Cleveland has had clear skies on that date the last two years" from Zack Meisel's article on the Opener
February 8, 20241 yr Pitchers and catchers report next Thursday. Good lord, that was a quick off-season.
February 16, 20241 yr crazy, but cool — 😎 Guardians to start home opener following total solar eclipse Associated Press Feb 15, 2024 CLEVELAND -- The Guardians will throw the first pitch at their 2024 home opener after the earth, moon and sun align. Cleveland's first game at Progressive Field against the Chicago White Sox will begin April 8 at 5:10 p.m. -- two hours following a total solar eclipse, an event that hasn't happened in Northeast Ohio since 1806 and won't again until 2444. The team said Thursday that the ballpark's gates will open at 2 p.m., giving fans a chance to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 1:59 p.m. The peak will arrive at 3:13 p.m. and last four minutes. The Guardians have typically played their opener at 4:10 p.m. but adjusted the start time after consulting with city officials who are expecting Cleveland's downtown to be crowded with visitors for the rare eclipse. The team is urging fans to plan accordingly and use public transit if possible. Cleveland is one of few major cities in North America in the path of totality, a 100-mile track of the moon's shadow. Officials have estimated over 200,000 visitors will be coming to the area to witness the unique celestial show. Most schools will be closed for the day, and some residents in the city's western suburbs are renting their homes to eclipse devotees from around the world. more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39533277/guardians-start-home-opener-following-total-solar-eclipse
February 20, 20241 yr a true sign of spring — spring training games begin — 🎉 guards vs reds this saturday @ 3:05p does anyone know if its on tv ??? https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401576180/reds-guardians
February 27, 20241 yr FYI, the Ballpark Pass is back this year, just signed up today. Poor man's season tickets...nice to have the ability to stay or leave depending how the game's going! Also day games make for a nice lunch break...
February 28, 20241 yr And so it begins... https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2024/02/guardians-reliever-sidelined-with-elbow-bruise-reports.html
March 3, 20241 yr flashback to 1996 alds — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4BSXyGJRbE/?igsh=bDVmeDQ4YWNnMnV0
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