Justin Lada and Willie Hood welcomed some listeners/fans of the show onto a live recording of the podcast to talk about the Cleveland Guardians offseason ahead, including the 40 man roster decisions, losing coaches, the CBA negotiations as it relates to Cleveland, among other MLB topics. IBI's Pat Ellington also joined the show.

For the die-hard Cleveland Indians baseball and Cleveland Guardians prospect fans, Justin Lada and Joe Coblitz break down Richie Palacios' hot AFL start and his future, among other Arizona Fall League topics.

Justin and Joe also review the Arizona Complex League season and Lynchburg Hillcats season.

Some thoughts on baseball finally helping to provide minor leaguers housing in some form, your questions and a dog protecting Joe from a scorpion.

On this week's episode of the Cleveland Guardians of the Future podcast, Justin Lada and Willie Hood discuss the end of the year for the Cleveland Indians at the major league level and minors.

- Some thoughts on the 40 man roster decisions coming up

- Players who impressed this year and took a step forward

- Cody Morris' future role

- More exciting pitching coming

- What to do with Oscar Gonzalez

- Why there will be a lot of discussion around the team all winter

On this week's episode of (Cleveland) Guardians of the Future Justin Lada and Joe Coblitz discuss:

- The Akron RubberDucks championship victory 

- Nolan Jones' surgery and future now

- Anthony Gose's impressive debut as a pitcher

- Wrapping up the season's for the Lake County Captains, Lynchburg Hillcats and the ACL/DSL teams

On this week's episode of (Cleveland) Guardians of the Future with Justin Lada and Willie Hood:

- More on the Nolan Jones/Jose Ramirez situation

- Gabriel Arias' season and comparing him with Brayan Rocchio

- Daniel Espino's impressive finish to the season

- Akron RubberDucks' playoff rotation

- Who is the next Jose Ramirez?

Justin Lada and Stacy Hannan continue to debate where Nolan Jones' future is for the Cleveland Guardians

Also discussed:

- If/where Oscar Gonzalez fits in the OF

- Is Will Benson adding a new position?

- Xzavion Curry's rise in 2021

- Brayan Rocchio makes Baseball America's Top 100

- Francisco Perez is back, but Daniel Johnson is sent back to Triple-A

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On this week's episode of (Cleveland) Guardians of the Future: Justin Lada and Joe Coblitz play a game of pick'em between the future middle infielders and outfielders that are on, or need to be on the 40 man roster. Luis Durango Jr.'s gamesmanship is also discussed, what to make of James Karinchak's future, the debate between Bryan Lavastida and Bo Naylor, and more..

Justin Lada and Spencer Carlson talk about the future of the Cleveland Guardians roster

- Does Amed Rosario have to have a spot on the team in 2022?

- Why the bullpen is the most concerning spot going into next year

- Does Bradley ZImmer have a roster spot in 2022?

- Cal Quantrill and Triston McKenzie have provided good answers

- Does Nolan Jones fit this roster next year?

This week on Guardians of the Future with Justin Lada and Joe Coblitz:

- George Valera and Jhonkensy Noel's promotions to Akron and Lake County, respectively

- What relief prospects could be in the Cleveland Guardians bullpen in 2022?

- What are the timelines of Peyton Battenfield and Konnor Pilkington

- Will the 2022 Columbus Clippers pitching rotation be better than some MLB rotations?

- Other debates about who will be on the Cleveland Indians 40 man roster this winter