Guardians catch stray from rival manager

The Cleveland Guardians were omitted from a list of teams in the division trying to get better by Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch. Appearing on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit Monday, Hinch specifically mentioned the Tigers, Twins, White Sox, and Royals, the Guardians being absent from that list.

AJ Hinch on the 97.1 morning show says "Teams that TRY should definitely get a fist bump when they sign great players". Specifically mentioned the Tigers, Twins, White Sox, Royals all getting better.

Yes, just those specific AL Central teams…….
— Chris Fillar (@ItsFillar) April 4, 2022

This is not the first time that Cleveland has been mentioned as a team not trying. Dallas Keuchel and Joc Pederson were both critical of the Guardians not long ago. Now with the rumors of contract extension talks with Jose Ramirez deteriorating, it is not helping their cause. This series of events is very reminiscent of what happened with Cleveland and Francisco Lindor a few years prior. If they are unable to extend another prominent player and end up trading him expect more criticism to come from all directions.

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