Cleveland Guardians shake up coaching staff. Will these changes propel them to new heights in the upcoming MLB season?

 

Host Jeff Ellis analyzes the Guardians' recent coaching departures, including Craig Albernaz to the Baltimore Orioles and Jason Esposito to Vanderbilt. He examines the team's defensive performance, highlighting Steven Kwan's Fielding Bible Award and potential improvements in center and right field. Ellis also takes a deep dive into Cleveland's historic 1993 MLB Draft, discussing key picks like Daron Kirkreit and Richie Sexson.

 

Discover how small-market teams like the Guardians can compete in today's MLB landscape and why retaining pitching coach Carl Willis could be crucial for Cleveland's success.

 

Tune in for insider insights on the Guardians' strategy to overcome challenges and build a competitive roster for the future.

 

0:00 Cleveland Guardians losing third coach

 

5:08 Carl Willis staying as pitching coach

 

15:23 Fielding Bible Awards and defensive metrics

 

25:29 1993 draft: Cleveland's longest and weirdest

 

30:37 Richie Sexson trade and 90s offensive context

 

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

PrizePicks

Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.

PrizePicks — Run Your Game.

Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB

 

Gametime

Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

 

FanDuel

Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.

 

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

 

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-guardians/

 

Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More

🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/

 

#Guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.