Cleveland Guardians Beat Seattle Mariners Playoff Implications: Talking Combine Stories MLB Draft 24

On today's show, we discuss why the win against the Mariners could end up affecting the playoffs. We focus on the performances of Will Brennan, Emmanual Clase, Logan Allen, and Andres Gimenez. The win continues to show why this team is legit. They beat a division champ who had won seven of eight before these two losses.
Then we switch to the MLB draft Combine and talk about some players who could appeal to Cleveland. The high spin rate starters Luke Sinnard of Indiana and prep pitcher Cade Townsend. We dig into Joseph Sullivan who hit the ball extremely hard and whose dad was a Heisman trophy in 1971. Then we focus on a 17-year-old catcher who had the hardest hit ball on the entire second day of the combine Nathan Flewlling.
Last we focus in on what AA pitchers need to be prompted ASAP, not so much due to their performance even though it has been very good. But due to a pair of older arms in high A who have been spectacular this year and have nothing left to prove.
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[@mutantmangoman]

Fun throwback having just Jeff! I imagine it’s hard to be the only one talking on a pod, but you still got it.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I am glad you enjoyed it we will have these from time to time

[@the_furthest_reaches]

Honestly prefer these solo shows. They’re packed with so much good info.

[@LockedonGuardians]

well then you got your wish

[@jakelangs8848]

Every day'er here! I just don't comment often 😅

[@LockedonGuardians]

We appreciate you either way

[@chubbawubbahubb24]

LETSSSS GOOOO!!!! RALLY HAT BABYYY!!!

[@LockedonGuardians]

It has been so fun

[@gonolz]

Love me great extension, and a pitcher with great size, so I am definitely on the Peterson train now! Wasn't it 3-0 when Cade induced that DP in the 7th? That was a harrowing moment in my life for sure.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Yes it was I was texting Justin oh no case is struggling too and boom dp no struggle

[@gonolz]

@@LockedonGuardians he pulled a rabbit out of a hat!

[@chubbawubbahubb24]

Starling marte huh??? Seems interesting. Need a pitcher possible 2 though

[@LockedonGuardians]

He has played well

[@mpearl2371]

I am curious as to why we brought Rodriguez up to sit him down and take him away from his hot hitting at AAA?

[@LockedonGuardians]

Wanted Manzardo to get playing time was the main reason

[@mgberick6062]

another everydayer here. you are my morning dog walking soundtrack. Since today is Saturday I read a Mark Feinsand piece on 13 trade candidates. he had the Guardians interested in DeJong and Elias Diaz. One - I don't think SS and C are the highest trade priorities. And Two - I thought Cleveland only trades players named Diaz, not acquire them. At least not since Bo Diaz :) keep up great work.

[@stevenhill7614]

Thanks for the update, going to Akron this weekend.

[@shamanpj]

I most likely will be there tonight, will be in Cleveland Saturday

[@LockedonGuardians]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@scotthauser5341]

Thanks for providing some draft sleepers. Love the information.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Any time!

[@bdbelknap]

Rocchio is hitting well in June. (135 wRC+ in June)

[@davidwindell]

Yeah, kid looks like he might have found something. Hopefully he can keep it up and get those season numbers up to the point where most casuals don’t continue complaining about him. He’s fine at SS until he either improves or a better option is available.

[@TheKLeifheit13]

Solid chance he sustains 100 WRC+ at least. Gets on base and is starting to drive the ball. Smooth at short too

[@LockedonGuardians]

Did i not say that? I meant to mention it but sometimes things slip he has been one of their top 5 hitters this month

[@chubbawubbahubb24]

Bro the ninja turtles game behind you!??!?!?

[@LockedonGuardians]

yup, it is

[@smokey_gator_239]

LSU fans and teammates affectionately know Jones as Bear 🐻 he is definitely an interesting profile. Great show Jeff!

[@LockedonGuardians]

That's a great one guy is huge, I should be wary of the profile but the extreme ends of his production as a down the board pick is intriguing

[@smokey_gator_239]

@@LockedonGuardians All the Tiger fans thought he would be coming back to school. Same with Griffin Herring, he is at the combine too I believe.

[@timmetevelis8172]

Cade Smith is basically an extra closer imo. Clase and Smith could be the best duo since Miller/Allen.

[@LockedonGuardians]

He has been that level for awhile

[@UncleGabe216]

#GUARDDAWGS BOOK IT!

[@LockedonGuardians]

hope so

[@bbarta2588]

I still can't figure out why so many people are disrespectful of Logan Allen, he may not be Cory Kluber, but there's something to be said about a guy who gives you 5-6 inning's almost every start.....⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾🇺🇸

[@LockedonGuardians]

He's a solid 5

[@davidwindell]

I would love to get a segment on who we might be able to target with the compensatory pick. I realize a lot can happen in the first 30 picks, but what 5-10 guys could fall around that range and be great value for Cleveland? Maybe sometime soon?

[@LockedonGuardians]

We have touched around it a bit, Justin will focus in while I am gone for a week or so

[@spencerdillard2458]

With starting pitching being a need and so much sign/don’t sign Bauer talk where do you lean on the potential signing of Bauer to add a body to the rotation

[@LockedonGuardians]

They aren't bringing him back full stop, he wore out his welcome during the first run. He burned all the bridges Cleveland has no interest in dealing with him

[@coachmellorock]

this guy couldn't wait to hate on Fry guys still hitting above .300 yet he's like told you so lol

[@TheKLeifheit13]

Hitting under .200 in June and his at bats have gotten considerably uglier. Pitchers are getting him to chase stuff now and he's putting bad swings on balls he shouldn't even be swinging at. Not saying he won't adjust, but the league is adjusting to him. I've got faith but also concern. Clutch factor is still there despite the slump so floor is high enough to keep him in the lineup, I just don't see him sustaining .300 and slugging over .500

[@LockedonGuardians]

Not hating he is struggling, he is a solid part of the time and I wanted him to play everyday right now it's not working

[@davidwindell]

My issue with Brennan is that his hot streaks aren’t enough to cover for the 3-5 week ice cold stretches. He just doesn’t do it consistently enough. As soon as he gets the OPS up to an acceptable .730-ish, he stops hitting for a month. He’s just not the guy. We’ve got well over a full season worth of at bats, and we now know Brennan is an OF4

[@scottcecil5441]

Maybe he’s hit his stride

[@peacefulwarrior9518]

You're not wrong. Still probably the best option we got though.

[@TheKLeifheit13]

I still think he's got a chance to stick in right. Minors track record and profile point to a guy that can sustain .270/.320/.410 or so and give you plus defense. He changed his approach right as he started this hot streak, maybe he's got it figured out

[@LockedonGuardians]

That's fair

[@jaked6746]

ROLL DAMN TRIBE. Now let’s get revenge on those Canadians!! (Been waiting for my everyday s/o) 😭😭😭😭

[@LockedonGuardians]

They did get that revenge just running out of steam of late

[@davidvankirk7721]

Is Burns at the level, like Skenes that the Guards could promote him to the majors in 2025? Is that something the Guards would even consider? Not that I am interested in that, I'm just wondering with the state of the SP in the minors and majors, there is a conceivably be an uncharacteristic whole at SP for the Guards in the next couple of years and would this push the front office to draft a top arm that could rise to the majors quickly. My vote is Bazzana. Thanks.

[@LockedonGuardians]

No he just doesnt have the command anywhere near Skenes

[@davidwindell]

You’re right that 1/1 typically isn’t the time to get cute because you get the best player, HOWEVER- in years like this where there is no real consensus best player and 2-4 guys have a real case as the top pick, why not take the guy who highest the highest ceiling (Konnor Griffin) and save some $ that allows you to get the best possible players with your next two picks. I’d rather have the guy with the highest ceiling and two more top 20 quality players than have to roll the dice between 2-3 guys who probably aren’t worthy of the top pick in most years. Just my 2 cents. Saving money and taking a guy like JJ (who is essentially a poor man’s Bazzana) makes zero sense because you know you’re not getting the better player. Taking Griffin, however, allows you to justify the savings by saying (with truth) that this is a true 5 tool player who has a real shot at being an effective 2-way guy.

[@TheKLeifheit13]

I've jumped on the Griffin train too, positional versatility and he's built to be a baseball player. Should be ready to hit the league right when the middle infield logjam clears too

[@LockedonGuardians]

No prep is the wrong movie 100 percent and he does not have the highest ceiling as the biggest concern is hit tool which leads to failure. Reaching down the board when there is a 2 guys in tier 1 in terrible move

[@LockedonGuardians]

And he is not 5 tool

[@dbcollings5739]

Jeff, do you think the Guardians will have a balanced draft with pitchers and batters? Or do you think they may go pitching heavy with the draft?

[@davidwindell]

I think, like many years, we will see them go position players with most of the first 5 picks, then after rd 4 pitching will dominate the draft class. But I’m not Jeff

[@LockedonGuardians]

They lean into the depth of the draft often this one is not as deep in pitching but they do need to build up depth so I think more bats but close to an even split

[@stevenhill7614]

Let's draft best available only... No reaching.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I agree