James and Bryan discuss the Cleveland Guardians Opening Day loss, the rest of the series in Kansas City, Jose Ramirez’ extension, and overall season outlook.
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Guardians sign Jose Ramirez to five-year extension
After lengthy negotiations and trade speculation, the Cleveland Guardians have signed Jose Ramirez to an extension. It is a five-year deal worth $124 million and it includes a full no-trade clause. This extension brings his total money owed to $150 million. This comes just a day after it was reported
Another team pushing for Jose Ramirez trade
Another suitor has emerged for Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez as the San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in his services. This is the second time in less than a month a team has reported to be inquiring about Ramirez with Toronto being the first. The interest from the
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. This is
Josh Naylor returns to Guardians lineup
It has been a long time, but Josh Naylor has finally returned to the lineup of the Cleveland Guardians. The last time Naylor was in Cleveland’s lineup was June 27, 2021. Naylor would suffer a season-ending injury after a brutal collision. Josh Naylor has appeared in 91 games over two
Guardians roster moves 3/28
The Guardians continue to shape their roster as Opening Day approaches, optioning Gabriel Arias to Triple-A. Additionally, Will Benson and Tanner Tully have been reassigned to Minor League camp. It was always going to be tough for Arias to make the Guardians out of spring. Cleveland currently has Amed Rosario
Another player critical of Guardians lack of spending
On Tuesday it was Dallas Keuchel who spoke out about the Cleveland Guardians lack of spending. Now on Wednesday it is Joc Pederson. While Keuchel was quoted by a reporter for the White Sox, Pederson opted to use his Twitter account and did not pull any punches. Pederson echoed the
Guardians sign Bryan Shaw
Bryan Shaw is back, again. The Guardians have agreed to a major league deal with the franchise leader in relief appearances. 2021 was a triumphant return of sorts for Bryan Shaw. Struggling in three seasons with Colorado and Seattle, Shaw came back to where he was most effective. The 33-year
Guardians avoid arbitration with seven players
The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to contracts with six of seven arbitration eligible players on Tuesday. Franmil Reyes, Amed Rosario, Austin Hedges, Cal Quantrill, Bradley Zimmer, and Josh Naylor were the players agreeing to deals. Shane Bieber was the only arbitration eligible player to not agree to a deal. (After
Dallas Keuchel critical of Guardians
Chicago White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel did not mince words when discussing the American League Central, notably the Cleveland Guardians. Keuchel was quite critical of Cleveland stating, “From a CBA standpoint, I’d like Cleveland to pay their players more”. Keuchel is not the only person who wants the Guardians to