Terry’s Talkin’

By Terry Pluto, Cleveland.comSports News Sports News Basketball Football

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Terry’s Talkin’ episodes

July 09, 2024Predicting who's the Guardians' No. 1 draft choice, and why; the player Darius Garland might mimic next season
Highlights:
Terry runs through the Guardians' five all-stars and tells the story behind each;
Some stats on Josh Naylor and his maturation as a hitter;
A listener has a comparison for David Fry and his breakout season;
Who Terry thinks the Guardians will take No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft on Sunday;
Will Darius Garland's game need to start looking like Steph Curry's for the Cavs offense to work?
How the Cavs took a page out of the Browns playbook with their hires for Kenny Atkinson's staff;
Terry talks about his Faith & You column this upcoming weekend: Why sports matters, and why it doesn't;
And some more foul ball stories from listeners.

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1 hr 9 min
July 02, 2024The player the Cavs must trade; Donovan Mitchell's deal; time to worry about the Guardians’ rotation
Highlights:
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million Cavs extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. We break it down;
Koby Altman's gamble pays off;
With Mitchell in the fold, here's the trade Terry thinks the Cavs need to make this offseason;
The national media, again, gets it wrong about the Cavs;
Where Mitchell's deal in 2025-26 will rank compared to other NBA stars;
Would this extension have happened if J.B. Bickerstaff were still the coach?
Highlights from Kenny Atkinson's introductory Cavs press conference on Monday;
Local athletes get drafted: Akron's Enrique Freeman, CSU's Tristan Enaruna, and Westlake's AJ Spellacy;
Why Terry is worried about the Guardians' starting pitching;
Two lists led by Deshaun Watson -- one being a list he doesn't want to top;
The biggest contracts in Cleveland sports history, ranked;
More stories of fan foul balls, and one "fowl" ball story.

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1 hr 4 min
June 25, 2024What's different about 2024 Steven Kwan; Kenny Atkinson's 2nd shot; are the Browns No. 3?
Highlights:
How are the Guardians doing this?
The Guardians bullpen is in some elite historical company;
What to know about Angel Martinez;
Steven Kwan, his pursuit of .400 and what's different this year;
Bring back Mike Clevinger: yes or no?
Why Kenny Atkinson could be the right fit for the Cavs;
Why his second time as a head coach should be better than the first;
The draft prospects, and a draft comparison, for Akron forward Enrique Freeman;
Was J.B. Bickerstaff taking a shot at Jarrett Allen in an interview with Sirius XM?
Do the Browns have the third-best roster in the NFL?
Terry's Book of the Week pick;
More listener foul ball stories, and Mudcat Grant comes through.

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1 hr 8 min
June 11, 2024What looks different with the Browns offense; how the Guardians are doing this; Cavs coaching search
Highlights:
Happy birthday week to Terry!
What Terry saw Tuesday in his visit to Browns minicamp;
What it means that Amari Cooper was a no-show for the first day of mandatory minicamp, and what to expect next;
Deshaun Watson risked injury at a softball game on Saturday. It was not smart, and could have been a lot worse;
What Terry's seeing new with the Browns offense;
What's up with Ben Lively, Gavin Williams and the Guardians rotation;
A fan email about a way to save some throws for pitchers;
Could a healthy Cavs roster be giving Boston a better run in the NBA Finals?
Experience vs. new ideas in the Cavs coaching search;
Terry discusses his upcoming Faith & You Father's Day column about his dad, and playing catch;
And a couple more foul ball stories from listeners, plus an autograph story.

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1 hr 15 min
May 28, 2024Who compares to José Ramírez; how fans should feel about Donovan Mitchell's Cavs future; Deshaun Watson, No. 23?
Highlights:
Why José Ramírez seems to be so inspired this season;
A Hall of Famer comparison for Ramírez;
Tyler Freeman's rise at the top of the Guardians order;
A fast-rising Guardians prospect to watch;
Stephen Vogt's "special formula";
What the Guardians should do with Josh Naylor this offseason;
How Cavs fans should feel about Donovan Mitchell;
The mystery of Jarrett Allen's rib injury was solved;
Deshaun Watson: the 23rd-best QB in the NFL?
Remembering D-Day as its 80th anniversary approaches, and appreciating Ernie Pyle and what he brought to journalism and history;
And two more foul ball stories from listeners.

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1 hr 9 min
May 21, 2024 The improbable rise of David Fry; Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland - who stays, who goes?
The conversation covers various topics related to the Guardians, including their performance in the current season, the surprising success of David Fry, the impressive bullpen, and the managerial skills of Stephen Vogt. We also discuss the struggles of Francisco Lindor since joining the New York Mets. We also talk about Jose Ramirez's contract extension with the Guardians and his decision to stay with the team despite receiving offers from other teams. We get into the future of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell in the NBA and the potential changes in the Cavs' roster. Additionally, they touch on the scheduling in the NFL and the possibility of the league expanding the season. The podcast concludes with some fan stories about memorable baseball experiences.

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1 hr 5 min
May 14, 2024Will Donovan Mitchell and J.B. Bickerstaff be back? LeBron's Game 4 message; Emmanuel Clase's best pitch
Highlights:
What Terry thought of Cavs vs. Celtics Game 4;
What these playoffs have done for Darius Garland
J.B. Bickerstaff: Is his job safe? And if not, who could replace him?
The refs and whether the Cavs got what they deserved;
What this all means for Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland future;
What message LeBron James was trying to send by attending Game 4;
Why the Guardians love creating chaos;
Why Emmanuel Clase looks different this year;
The Browns games Terry is most excited to see. The schedule comes out Wednesday.
Terry talks graduation speeches;
and our listener letters about catching foul balls, and other adventures at the ballpark.

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1 hr 20 min
May 08, 2024The Cavs' biggest challenge vs. the Celtics; what to do with Bo Naylor; why the Browns like Jerry Jeudy
Highlights:
The Cavaliers' playoff loss to the Celtics was not unexpected, given the Celtics' strong home record and defensive prowess.
Darius Garland's performance in the playoffs has been underwhelming, both offensively and defensively.
The debate about whether Bo Naylor should be sent down to the minors to work on his offense and defense.
The Cavaliers need more production from players on the margins, such as Isaac Okoro.
Why the Guardians have time with Bo Naylor and Kyle Manzardo and can be patient with their development.
What Jerry Jeudy will bring and why the Browns like him.
Readers share their stories of catching foul balls at baseball games, highlighting the excitement and memories associated with these moments.
Terry has started a new newsletter where he shares his thoughts and interacts with readers. He invites readers to share their stories and ideas for future columns.

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1 hr 9 min
May 01, 2024Who will play, who will sit for the Cavs; Should Emmanuel Clase pitch in tied games? Browns draft breakdown
Highlights:
More phrases we would like to see disappear from the sports landscape;
In praise of Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland after Cavs win Game 5 vs. Orlando;
How concerned should Cavs fans be about Jarrett Allen's rib injury?
Who's in favor and who's riding the bench for the rest of the series;
The best Cavs player defensively vs. Paulo Banchero is ...;
Terry on whether LeBron James will return to the Cavs after he turns down his Lakers option for next season;
A reader asks: Why does it make sense to pitch Emmanuel Clase in a tie game on the road?
What it suggests that the Browns didn't make any trades during NFL Draft 2024;
Taking stock of the Browns running backs;
Terry is seeking your stories about moms and mom figures for Mother's Day. You can email them to [email protected];
And we read two more listener stories about how they got a foul ball at a baseball game.

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1 hr 7 min
April 25, 2024The most surprising thing about the Guardians; Evan Mobley, difference maker; Deshaun Watson vs. Russell Wilson
HIghlights:
More pet peeves in sports broadcasting.
The Guardians have been performing well, with the bullpen, Stephen Kwan and Tyler Freeman leading the way.
Francisco Lindor has struggled with the New York Mets, raising questions about the impact of playing in a high-pressure market.
Evan Mobley's growth and development.
The upcoming NFL draft and the "Deshaun Watson Tariff."
Darius Garland's inconsistency and what it means for the Cavs.
Terry's Faith & You column and near-death experiences.
More listener foul ball stories.
Terry recommends his book 'Vintage Cavs' for some good playoff reading.

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1 hr 11 min

About Terry’s Talkin’

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Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Northeast Ohio college basketball with host David Campbell.