MLB Draft Smoke and Strategy at 1.1 as Guardians Start Off Tough Stretch On Sour Note

The Guardians got off to a tough start to a tough stretch of games ahead with a disappointing start from Triston McKenzie and the bullpen had a rare off night to go with it. We get into the issues with Triston McKenzie and the starting pitching as a whole.
We discuss why it might pay off to be patient with Gavin Williams right now despite the woes in the major league rotation.
Kyle Manzardo was sent down and we debate who needs the next look from Triple-A during this next month of games.
And we spend the whole third segment on the most recent MLB Mock draft and the controversy about that potential option, what it means and what to believe when it comes to that news and noise.
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[@jaked6746]

June has definitely been rough but I still love watching this team everyday & truly feel we are NEVER out of the game. That being said I have no faith in the lousy, cheap, uninvested Dolans to address starting pitcher at a level needed to make a playoff run beyond just a division champ. This starting lineup is not good. It’s Bibee, a revival of 32 year old Lively, & average or below average for the rest. Just frustrating having the owners we do.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Its just hard in general I mean look at what the guys on the market are doing, they also did invest in Bieber just that it didnt work out due to injury. Pitching is hard and everyone needs its

[@dbcollings5739]

Interesting conversation today guys. Good job!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jordanmyers9208]

It's time to make the push for 3k subscribers. Let's hit it before the all-star break

[@LockedonGuardians]

We were just talking about this tonight off the air

[@AndrewPolander]

Great show guys......Please don't overthink this draft Guardians! Don't let the money $ slot play a role!

[@LockedonGuardians]

I get trying to play the game don't let the game play you

[@JimH-ey4ov]

Good Luck Guardians! Tough stretch and the Twins have six more games against the last place Rays and the A's!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Well they got one done and hopefully will continue the job tomorrow

[@r.urbanhorrocks8545]

Good show as always. Go G's!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Appreciate it!

[@darrenlewis7693]

In a season where focus is shifting from win/develop to just full blown win, I’m in favour of just going with the hot hand from AAA and seeing if they can stick…. If they don’t, give the next guy a shot and hope you eventually catch lightning in a bottle (or make external add.). On that basis, Manzardo going down is OK with me.

[@siegewithme]

Agreed

[@Skunkbugy]

I somewhat agree, I feel we shouldn’t sent down manzardo he’s been very productive offensively and arias hasn’t been great. I think we should heavily look at our pitching prospects and start making moves. I think it will benfit manzardo being down at Columbus though.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Yup I agree go with the hot hand and just try and see if someone can carry it

[@shamanpj]

Going back to listen to the game talk. Loved how the energy level 180ed from ugly and dead to thrillingly excited. When will Triston admit he requires surgery? He is not doing anyone, especially himself, any favors. After a period of slight improvement, he has been regressing. Is it really possible he will get better??

[@LockedonGuardians]

He is supposed to be able to get better but I worry that he just doesn't trust his stuff or is afraid to just go full bore

[@M0ving7arg37]

Justin lada? More like Justin muta. Tribe might be skidding right now but you two aren't. Keep up the great work and loved the interview!

[@LockedonGuardians]

thank you for the kind words we are trying

[@scotthauser5341]

Mackenzie is essentially a two pitch pitcher. He is a reliever at this point disguised as a starter. How do you not develop another pitch? I swear I remember the TV broadcasting team talking years ago about Bauer working with MacKenzie on a changeup. Heck, throw a two seamer.

[@LockedonGuardians]

He might be a one pitch guy right now its just not working and one has to worry about the injury

[@alabasterjack8895]

Any thoughts on how McKenzie’s injury last year may still be lingering? Should he have just gotten TJ or is this just closer to what he really is?

[@siegewithme]

Definitely the injury imo. You can tell he isn’t himself

[@LockedonGuardians]

Feels like either something is off or he is afraid something is off and its a mental issue

[@scotthauser5341]

Get the best player at 1:1! Don't screw around Cleveland! Bazanna is a marketing dream as well.

[@jacob45415]

I think Chase burns or jj wethholt are the best

[@LockedonGuardians]

I agree

[@zivohel]

Jeff and Justin I’m not a doctor but I’ve been saying for a while from everything I’ve seen and talking to some people that would know, I think Tristin needs to get the surgery done and just take the step back. Objectively, you won’t be able to count on him moving forward

[@siegewithme]

I think he’s trying to hang in there for the team which has been noble thus far. Unfortunately he’s becoming a liability, hard when we don’t have any depth

[@zivohel]

@@siegewithme He might be but all it's doing is making it worse for him and the team.

[@marianekalis1533]

For sure. I would only count on McKenzie to keep losing

[@zivohel]

@@marianekalis1533 For sure and I like the kid but it really seems like he needs to get the surgery if he wants to have a career in baseball.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I think he might have been nearly back by now if he had, he just doesn't seem like he is the same guy right now

[@philstrouble2284]

Lol haven’t lost since

[@LockedonGuardians]

Was a fun run