Terry’s Talkin’

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

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August 17, 2022Terry Francona’s ejection: One of the season’s most important moments? Why Deshaun Watson should start the last 2 preseason games
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell. On this week’s podcast, Terry talks Guardians, Browns and Cavs, as well as his Faith & You column for the weekend.
Highlights:
Terry weighs in on MLB’s rules about catchers blocking the plate, and why Tuesday night’s controversial play doesn’t capture the intent of the rule at all;
Why Terry Francona was right to leave the dugout and confront the umpires late in Tuesday’s loss, and why that move could pay off down the final stretch;
What to know about Tony LaRussa and the White Sox as the Guardians prepare for a three-game set with them at Progressive Field this weekend. First place could be on the line;
Terry’s thoughts on the delay and the settlement talks going on in the Deshaun Watson disciplinary process. Is it hindering the Browns’ preparations for the season opener?
Why Terry thinks Watson should start and play a lot in the Browns’ final two preseason games;
Will Anthony Schwartz pan out as one of Andrew Berry’s draft picks?
LeBron James has signed a two-year extension with the Lakers with a player option for the third year. Terry weighs in on whether it’s good he’s not returning to the Cavs;
And Terry shares thoughts on this week’s Faith & You column about the “daily stupid,” those annoying, draining moments and how we can deal with them.

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47 min
July 27, 2022Why Oakland's Sean Murphy is a perfect Guardians trade fit; can the Browns rely on Anthony Schwartz?
Highlights:
The demise of the Choco Taco;
What Terry’s expecting to see as the Browns start 2022 training camp;
Can the Browns rely on Anthony Schwartz?
Why it’s about time we’re seeing more Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt in the backfield together;
Terry sits behind Roger Goodell’s desk and we think about how the commissioner might handle the Watson ruling when it comes down;
Why Oakland A’s catcher Sean Murphy is a perfect fit for the Guardians;
What Terry thinks about Pittsburgh outfielder Bryan Reynolds being on the Guardians’ radar;
Will Franmil Reyes be a Guardian on Aug. 3? How about Shane Bieber? Amed Rosario?
Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column, which is about the “Dark Night of the Soul”;
and Terry answers questions about why the 2022 Browns are $48 million under the salary cap.

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55 min
July 20, 2022Why the Guardians shouldn’t deal Amed Rosario; appreciating Jim Donovan as he enters his 24th Browns season
An appreciation of Emmanuel Clase’s performance in Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star Game, where he struck out three straight National League batters and almost had an “immaculate inning” – three strikeouts on nine pitches;
Terry discusses the deal that brought Andrews Gimenez to the Guardians, and why it’s working;
What Terry is looking for in the second half of the Guardians season, and how he sees the outfield coming together;
Terry shares some insights on his three-part series on Browns play-by-play announcer Jim Donovan, who is entering his 24th season with the team.
What’s it like to be Kevin Stefanski these days? And how is Stefanski going to have to continue to evolve as a head coach?
Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this week, which is about Lake Erie sunsets;
And we address this week’s “Hey, Terry!” questions, about whether the Browns can get any of their draft picks back if Deshaun Watson is suspended for a long time; and why we’re seeing Amed Rosario’s name on trade speculation lists as the MLB trade deadline approaches.

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49 min
July 13, 2022Why Franmil Reyes might be on the move; grading Terry Francona; Art Modell: Hall of Famer?
Highlights of this week's episode with Terry Pluto and host David Campbell:
Why the Guardians brought up Nolan Jones instead of Will Brennan, and why it’s working out wonderfully so far;
Why Franmil Reyes could be on the move as trade deadline looms;
What grade Terry gives Guardians manager Terry Francona for the first half of the season;
Terry’s take on the Baker Mayfield press conference in North Carolina on Tuesday;
Will Mayfield or Sam Darnold start for the Panthers in the season opener against the Browns on Sept. 11?
The Brooklyn Nets are in shambles: What it’s meant for the Cavaliers;
Why the Cavs should keep Kevin Love around next season;
Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column about what we should say – and not say -- when a friend dies;
And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions on Baker Mayfield’s shoulder; and Art Modell being under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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52 min
July 06, 2022Time for the Guardians to give Will Brennan a look? Comparing the Browns and Titans
Why the Guardians can recover from this rough stretch and challenge in the AL Central;
Terry on Myles Straw’s struggles, and why Will Brennan is an option for the Guardians in the outfield;
What the Browns and the the Tennessee Titans have in common, and what Terry thinks it says about the Browns’ approach with Baker Mayfield and Deshaun Watson;
Why the Cavs’ signing of Darius Garland was the right move;
And why Terry thinks the Cavs have been smart with their signings of Ricky Rubio, Raul Neto and Robin Lopez;
Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this weekend, about caregivers, the struggles they face, and the meaningful moments that can come from it all;
This week’s Hey, Terry questions from fans, about restaurants in Kansas City; why the Guardians can’t find a better-hitting catcher; and whether Collin Sexton will be on the Cavs’ roster in 2022-23.

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52 min
June 22, 2022Why Emmanuel Clase could be the next Jose Mesa; Is Malaki Branham a good fit for the Cavs?
This week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell:
The Guardians are tied for first heading into Wednesday night’s game at Minnesota. How are they doing this?
Why Emmanuel Clase has the best stuff of any reliever Terry has seen since … Jose Mesa?
And speaking of comparisons, Shane Bieber’s curveball has Terry thinking about another Cleveland pitcher of lore;
What the Browns can do for a backup to Jacoby Brissett;
Mike Brown’s hire with the Sacramento Kings and what it means about culture, and why the Cavaliers are in a good place with their culture, and their young roster;
Is Ohio State’s Malaki Branham, out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, a good fit with the Cavs in Thursday night’s NBA Draft 2022?
Terry’s Faith & You column this week, about the remarkable life of a man named Rob Sharkey;
And some Hey, Terry! questions about what Franmil Reyes can do to get hot again in his return to the Guardians; would Colin Kaepernick make sense for the Browns if Deshaun Watson is suspended; and whether Kevin Love will be back with the Cavaliers for the 2022-23 season.

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54 min
June 15, 2022Why Myles Garrett should have visited the Hall of Fame; Jose Ramirez’s AL MVP chances
Highlights from this week's podcast with Terry Pluto and host David Campbell:
Why it was a good idea for Deshaun Watson to meet with reporters at minicamp, though it probably won’t change anything;
Whether Terry thinks Baker Mayfield will be starting for the Carolina Panthers against the Browns on opening weekend of the NFL season;
Why Terry says Myles Garrett should have visited the Hall of Fame with his teammates Wednesday;
What’s up with the short practices Kevin Stefanski is running at minicamp this week?
Should Jose Ramirez be the AL MVP frontrunner? Oddsmakers have him fourth right now;
Why the “Jose Hustle” should become a thing;
What kind of deal Collin Sexton should be expecting heading into the 2022 season;
Terry shares some of the stories from this weekend’s Faith & You column, where readers send in some of their fondest Father’s Day memories;
And Terry answers some Hey, Terry questions about whether the Browns would retire Phil Dawson’s number; and how Oscar Gonzalez almost got away from the Guardians over the offseason.

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52 min
June 08, 2022More Deshaun Watson fallout; Andres Gimenez and Emmanuel Clase, future all-stars?
Highlights of this week's Terry's Talkin' with host David Campbell and Terry Pluto, columnist for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer:
Why the Browns are anything but “comfortable” with the newest Deshaun Watson revelations;
What Terry thinks about the Browns excusing Baker Mayfield from next week’s mandatory minicamp;
Can Emmanuel Clase be the next All-Star-caliber closer for the Cleveland baseball franchise?
Why Terry thinks the Guardians’ Andres Gimenez will be an All-Star in his own right;
Do the Cavs need a “pest” on their roster – a player who can get under opponents’ skin the way Draymond Green does for the Golden State Warriors? And if so, who might that be?
What the Cavs might do with Collin Sexton this offseason, and the idea of offering him a two-year deal instead of a one-year;
Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this week, which is about a child who loses a parent to a drug overdose and how they can cope with the loss;
And Terry answers some Hey, Terry questions from fans about Odell Beckham Jr. and a possible return to Cleveland; how the Browns might use David Njoku in the 2022 offense; and what Browns position group is the most concerning.

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49 min
June 02, 2022Did the Browns overpay David Njoku? What to expect from Guardians rookie Oscar Gonzalez
Highlights from this week’s podcast with host David Campbell and Terry Pluto, columnist for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer:
·      Why Terry is OK with David Njoku’s new four-year, $56.750 million deal that makes him the NFL’s fifth-highest-paid tight end;
·      Will Kevin Stefanski move the Browns offense away from so many three-tight-end formations?
·      Why Oscar Gonzalez is a breath of fresh air in the Guardians outfield;
·      How excited should fans be about Gonzalez, anyway?
·     Terry’s take on Luke Walton returning to Cleveland to work on J.B. Bickerstaff’s coaching staff;
·     Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column, including a story of a stuffed Snoopy, and Rocky Colavito’s advice making a difference;
·     Terry answers some Hey Terry! questions, including one on whether the Browns might want to bring back Joe Haden.

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49 min
May 27, 2022What Jadeveon Clowney’s signing says about the Browns’ Baker Mayfield approach; Jim Thome the basketball player?
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell:
Terry on what we can learn about the Browns’ approach to Baker Mayfield from the way they handled the Jadeveon Clowney signing;
Deshaun Watson settles in at OTAs;
How Jerome Ford can make an impact in 2022, and beyond;
As the Browns put a basketball hoop on their practice field, Terry talks about other pro athletes who were surprisingly good at more than one sport, including Jim Thome and Rick Manning;
Why the upcoming stretch of games against sub-.500 teams is important for the Guardians;
The Warriors are back in the NBA Finals, without Kevin Durant; Terry has thoughts on what the Cavs can take from their success;
Terry shares his thoughts on this week’s Faith & You column, where he writes during graduation season about what he would tell his younger; and we discuss the lost art of letter writing;
We share some excellent fan responses to what pieces of Cleveland sports memorabilia they would like to have if money were no object, in the wake of Diego Maradona’s World Cup jersey going for $9.3 million at auction;
And Terry answers this week’s “Hey, Terry!” questions, including one about whether the podcast host interrupts him too much.

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53 min

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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.