Can the Cleveland Guardians overcome their right field woes and pitching challenges to make a mark this season? How much more time should they give Nolan Jones and Jhonkensy Noel? Is Gavin Williams being hurt by a shrinking strike zone? Hosts Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis debate those key inflection points of the Guardians' season, plus updates on minor leagues like Travis Bazzana, Chase DeLauter, CJ Kayfus, and more.

 

0:00 Intro: Guardians batting order change, rainout

5:00 Right field options: Nolan Jones struggles, alternatives

10:53 Shrinking strike zone affecting pitchers like Williams

15:39 Gavin Williams' pitch mix and command issues

20:33 Bo Naylor's game calling and framing abilities

25:12 Travis Bazzana's hitting approach and development

30:03 Minor league updates: CJ Kayfus, Tommy Hawke

 

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