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2025 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 Plus Headlines, Rumors, Break News, and Signings Dec 17, 2024

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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 Intro

2:00 Mock Draft Overview

7:00 Draft Structure Changes

12:00 Washington Nationals' Draft Strategy

18:00 St. Louis Cardinals' New Front Office

24:00 Cincinnati Reds' Draft Approach

30:00 Oakland Athletics' Draft Preferences

42:00 Cleveland Guardians' Draft Focus

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Will Cleveland Guardians' trade of Andres Gimenez Pay Off Long-Term? Dec 16, 2024

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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 Flexibility

12:54 Trade Impact and Extensions

19:00 Guardians' Roster Depth

25:27 Coaching Changes

32:45 Josh Naylor Trade Speculation

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What is the Cleveland Guardians 2B/Rotation Situation & Will There Be More Moves? Mailbag Episode Dec 13, 2024

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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 2025

15:10 Offseason moves speculation

20:28 Outfield Concerns

25:00 Rotation Outlook for 2025

30:41 Minor League Rule 5 Draft

35:26 Jose Ramirez's Future

40:27 Luis Ortiz vs. Andres Gimenez

42:31 Show Wrap-Up

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What's the Cleveland Guardians Next Move After the Andres Gimenez Trade? Dec 12, 2024

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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 Likelihood

25:00 Why the Guardians should be able to 'fix' Josh Hartle

31:37 Rule 5 Draft Recap

33:00 If Taylor Ward is on the block, the Guardians should be involved

35:00 The Guardians should make a pitch to Roki Sasaki

37:34 Tom Hamilton's Hall of Fame Induction

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Cleveland Guardians Busy Day Sends Andres Gimenez To Toronto, Acquire Pitching from Pittsburgh Dec 11, 2024

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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 Trade

13:21 Guardians' Financial Strategy

20:13 Luis Ortiz and Pitching Prospects

26:34 Second Base and Future Prospects

33:51 Rule 5 Draft and Potential Moves

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What's the Cleveland Guardians Next Move After Signing Shane Bieber & Day 1 of the Winter Meetings? Dec 10, 2024

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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 Moves

10:16 Guardians' Division Outlook

15:12 GuardsFest Cancellation

26:34 Top 10 Free Agents in Franchise History

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Shane Bieber Returns to Cleveland Guardians: What is the Best Outcome for Both Parties in This Deal? Dec 09, 2024

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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 Return

10:00 Bieber's Health and Future

15:00 Guardians' Strategy and Winter Meetings

20:00 Trade Rumors and Market Options

25:00 Lane Thomas and Josh Naylor Trade Speculation

30:00 Impact of Juan Soto's Deal

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Cleveland Guardians Winter Meetings Preview: What They Are Saying or Are Not Saying Dec 06, 2024

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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 Speculation

10:59 Free Agency and Rule 5 Draft

15:22 Chris Antonetti or Chris AI-Tonetti Game

20:51 Draft Implications and Severino Signing

27:32 MLB Draft and Lottery Insights

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Could the Cleveland Guardians Find a Trade Match in the Tampa Bay Rays or Miami Marlins? Dec 05, 2024

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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.

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Will the Cleveland Guardians Address Their Outfield This Offseason or Wait for Chase DeLauter? Dec 04, 2024

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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 2024

7:22 Steven Kwan's Performance & Extension Possibility

13:04 Lane Thomas Trade Evaluation

18:33 Tyler Freeman and Will Brennan's Roles

25:04 The Future for Noel, Martinez, Rodriguez

31:06 Guardians' Offseason Strategy

35:02 Outfield Prospects and Future Moves

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