Guardians Pitching Options if Ben Lively Misses Time and Which Teams Could be Future Trade Partners

[@GuardianofClevelandHeights]

Get well soon, Ben! We need ya!

[@LockedonGuardians]

he wont miss a start thankfully

[@HemmingerMMA]

Every dayer here! Keep up the great work gentlemen!

[@LockedonGuardians]

thank you kind sir we know you are always with us and appreciate it

[@mpearl2371]

Great show today. Watching the Reds game tonight and I am so glad we have Cade Smith. Dude is a total stud!!

[@LockedonGuardians]

he has been nails

[@siegewithme]

If you listen to the home broadcast which I know Jeff enjoys the visitors more… you would know Josh has been intentionally hitting the ball up the middle the past week to try and find his base hit swing again in hopes of working out of this slump he’s been in. Great show gentleman! ❤️

[@LockedonGuardians]

He has been doing it for months now though the data shows a massive shift starting in May not just recently

[@Cheeksmalone74]

Also, the debate about the Angels trade options was wonderful. It was smart, heated, and respectful. Beautiful moments!

[@LockedonGuardians]

thanks it was one of the few times we really did not agree at all

[@DavidLane-so1fk]

Thanks gents, very enjoyable even without a game to talk about - Top draw

[@LockedonGuardians]

Our pleasure!

[@deionowens997]

New Platoons: At CF, Freeman for RHP and Brennan for LHP. I know Brennan bats left, but Freeman is on fire right now. At SS, Schneemann for RHP and Rocchio for LHP At DH, Manzardo for RHP and Arias for LHP At C, Bo for RHP and Hedges for LHP. Fry is a part-time catcher either because of injury or we r facing an NL team. Protecting Fry's offensive output should be the team's goal now. Starting Lineup vs. AL RHP: Kwan @ LF Ramirez @ 3B Gimenez @ 2B Fry @ RF Naylor @ 1B Schneemann @ SS Manzardo @ DH Freeman @ CF Bo @ C Thoughts?

[@lincolncase3797]

Jose at 3rd so he can drive in more runs and I also like how vogt has gimenez 6th since it lengths it more and not have big dropoff w bo and rocchio

[@LockedonGuardians]

not opposed but frankly just leave Freeman in he is getting better and better on defense dont like AG 3 feels like he should be down the lineup

[@alabasterjack8895]

I would love if they could swing a Ward and Anderson package. Plus, even if I had to give up top prospects I’d be assured they won’t do anything since they’re going to the Angels. Any thoughts though on a buy low for Snell?

[@LockedonGuardians]

no one yet but got to think Darren M is the first out

[@jameskeene4412]

2 comments 1. I love the World Baseball Classic! If you didn’t watch the 2023 series it was great and you missed out, and the 2017 series was fun too 2. It’s hard to consider what Cleveland will trade for because we really don’t know what’s available. If Arizona and Tampa Bay fall out to Gallen and Eflin become available? I think those arms would be huge. If Houston falls out are Framber Valdez and Verlander available? Hard to say right now. Of the arms I am reasonably confident will be trade bait, Luis Severino and Jesus Luzardo intrigue me the most. I think an outfielder is a more realistic ask

[@LockedonGuardians]

I tease about the WBC because how much Justin loves it, I don't think any of those arms come available. Each team think they can contend in a year so they aren't trading guys who can help in 2025. I just think with Kwan , Fry, and Freeman the need in the OF is low. Luzardo will cost a ton so I can't see it but Severino might make some sense

[@peacefulwarrior9518]

@@LockedonGuardians Cleveland Native living in Japan here. (Go Hanshin TIgers!) Japanese will tell you they are the best in the world because they won the Classic. The whole country watched it and they partied like they won the soccer world cup after. And many are starting to suspect the NPB is a better league. The classic matters to everyone but us. I actually think losing it might cause less international free agents to come to the US. (Yo im NGL the fan experience in Japan is superior at least) We gotta take it seriously.

[@bonznthuzs]

Sorry I meant Freeman my bad

[@siegewithme]

Everyman is Fryman

[@LockedonGuardians]

I did it too in the show

[@Cheeksmalone74]

Getting caught up from the past couple days, had a wedding this weekend and couldn't see anything! Thank you for keeping me in the loop.

[@timmetevelis8172]

A Lively discussion. Who would have thought in March you would be talking about how important he is while the team has a top 5 record in baseball.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Not I not ever

[@dougk2196]

That’s hilarious about Manfred and the Ohio Cup 😜

[@LockedonGuardians]

thank you sir

[@bonznthuzs]

I can enjoy most games even if we are four runs down

[@LockedonGuardians]

and we rarely see that

[@MarkBernard-th6ps]

I know I said earlier Freeman to SS but tell a bay trade that is better than Chisholm or Robert with freeman go to the infield. I live debating btw.

[@MarkBernard-th6ps]

Tell me a bat trade…

[@LockedonGuardians]

The need isnt as high there outside of SS at least to me I want more Fry and Kwan in the OF

[@r.urbanhorrocks8545]

Good show guys. I wouldn't be surprised to see Josh moved back to his homeland by the trading deadline.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I cant see it in year but maybe offseason

[@bonznthuzs]

🎉 compare comparison Arizona Diamondbacks last year to the Guardians this year

[@LockedonGuardians]

I think the one think Arizona had was more stable starting and a much much worse pen

[@dbcollings5739]

Isn't it just amazing that when Jose begins to show some strike zone discipline after taking strike 3 and cutting his hair, he has an awesome month of May? And now Josh Naylor is swinging at pitches that nay not even be in the same area code as home plate and he is struggling mighty. When Josh MAKES the pitcher throw strikes and be aggressive in the strike zone again he will get back to the April Josh that looks like an all-star. I hope he stops trying to hit a ball 500 feet and be willing to take a walk and let David Fry punish the pitcher fir walking him.

[@siegewithme]

He has been working on these things you can guarantee it

[@LockedonGuardians]

Its weird he has been hitting the ball to dead center a lot more since May which is a sign that he is behind on the ball. I worry that he might not be 100 percent

[@bonznthuzs]

Wha what's the cut

[@LockedonGuardians]

none yet got to think Darren M is the next guy gone when Gavin is ready

[@traviscoates6878]

For the first time in decades, the Tribe’s 3-4 hitters are on pace for a combined 75 HR’s & 260 RBI!

[@LockedonGuardians]

I dont know with naylors fall off if the pace is still that high that would be impressive if so

[@scotthauser5341]

Severino from the Mets? What prospect give away does that look like? His contract is up at the end of this season, right? Should not be too much?

[@LockedonGuardians]

my thought as well wont cost a ton but what are you comfortable with I dont think he needs the Montgomery return of last year but he might be close

[@chubbawubbahubb24]

Gurantee we split this series

[@LockedonGuardians]

thats been the recent history

[@bonznthuzs]

Arizona has to play outrageous prices 4 telecast

[@LockedonGuardians]

Is it that bad there?

[@RobertGrose-jn3nw]

How is Noel and Valera out of options when they havent been called up yet

[@LockedonGuardians]

Because when you option players who have an option down in spring training when they don't make the team, that burns an option if they're down more than 10 days. They've been on the 40 since the end of 2021. Hence this is their third option year.

[@bonznthuzs]

No Home Run Derby because the speed of the pitch is different

[@LockedonGuardians]

just makes me nervous

[@bonznthuzs]

My interest is crooked numbers

[@LockedonGuardians]

always good

[@charlesschaff7888]

So the Guards need starting pitching. Why not trade for Paul Quantrill, who is having a good year? Yes, the Guards gave him away last year for nothing, but the Rockies are going nowhere and Guards need help.

[@LockedonGuardians]

He has discovered a killer splitter but the outside numbers show a good who is going to come crashing to earth is the issue much rather chase feltner there

[@bonznthuzs]

Fryman has hit more home runs than straw this year then 3 years with straw we're keeping Fryman as our starting center fielder

[@thefruch7588]

You mean freeman

[@siegewithme]

😂

[@siegewithme]

@@thefruch7588every man is Fryman go team Fry

[@LockedonGuardians]

Yeah he has always hit the ball hard but his launch angle in the past hurt him a nice change this year

[@bonznthuzs]

Jo Jose lost to the champion but he hit what he hit 20 home runs in that round we know he has power he doesn't have to participate

[@LockedonGuardians]

I just dont love seeing anyone in it

[@chasestalterfootballhighli5282]

LUIS SEVERINO or KYLE GIBSON

[@LockedonGuardians]

I am in

[@jffagan]

Great show, gentlemen. I'm concerned about Josh Naylor. His body language at the plate and results make me think he might be nursing an injury.

[@LockedonGuardians]

We worry about that as well, wish it was not something that made so much sense

[@zivohel]

Jeff You got my name right. Ziv rhymes with Steve. Great show guys!!!!

[@LockedonGuardians]

I finally got it

[@zivohel]

@@LockedonGuardians Jeff, it is so unusual that I've had to say "rhymes with Steve" for so many years. I really appreciate it no matter what and what an amazing job and interaction you both have. I did message Justin early today and I'm sure he's busy, but wanted to get your opinion on Ward as a trade possibility and do you think he would fit in with this team and what they need? Thanks again and I really don't miss a show even though I don't have a ton of time.

[@bonznthuzs]

D do they have cookies

[@LockedonGuardians]

I hope so

[@bonznthuzs]

Can u have the same confidence

[@LockedonGuardians]

I personally can not its an anthma to me views

[@thomaswilley380]

My prediction: Manzardo finishes the year with 50 extra base hits. Impressed with his early performance.

[@siegewithme]

Wish we could see if he can play 1B

[@LockedonGuardians]

He is on pace for 35ish doubles right now

[@siegewithme]

Let’s be honest guys up to this point Lively has been the ace of this staff. I know we would be more comfortable if he was a back of the rotation guy but for us this year no pitcher has been as consistent at Ben. Also the way he gets outs makes for fast innings and an engaged defense. Getting our guys back in the dugout to work the other teams starter. Things that don’t show up in the numbers 🫣🤭

[@LockedonGuardians]

Bibee has been the ace but Lively has been extremely good he has pitched like a 2/3 and I will take it

[@siegewithme]

@@LockedonGuardians Lively has been more consistent and efficient than Bibee has. There were some starts early on with Bibee that were pretty shaky. That’s not to say that over 162 Bibee won’t be the ace however currently I’m still taking Ben.