Terry’s Talkin’

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

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May 19, 2022Are the Guardians what we’re seeing, or more? Why Evan Mobley didn’t win rookie of the year; endorsements for high school athletes
Highlights from this week’s podcast with host David Campbell and Terry Pluto, columnist for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer:
Why the Guardians’ culture is helping them stay in contention despite all the upheaval of the early season;
What Terry Francona’s comments on robot umps say about his strengths as a manager;
What Terry’s thinking about a possible extension for Browns tight end David Njoku;
What we think the Browns’ schedule says about how the NFL feels about them this season;
Terry’s take on why Evan Mobley made the All-Rookie First Team, but lost out on Rookie of the Year to Toronto’s Scottie Barnes;
Terry discusses this weekend’s “Faith & You” column, which is about “seeing” people in need and how sometimes just being there is enough;
And we share some of the excellent fan responses about what piece of Cleveland sports memorabilia they would love to have if money was no object. This is a follow-up from our callout last week as we talked about the multimillion-dollar auction of the “Hand of God” soccer jersey worn in the 1986 World Cup by Diego Maradona.

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48 min
May 11, 2022Who’s on your Guardians MVP ballot? Why Deshaun Watson’s contract isn’t affecting the Baker Mayfield trade
We discuss the Guardians having Wednesday’s game canceled because of positive COVID tests for Terry Francona and DeMarlo Hale;
What Josh Naylor brings to the Guardians, besides a big bat and clutch hits; and which former Cleveland players brought the same kind of juice;
Which player Terry thinks is No. 2 on his Guardians MVP ballot right now, behind Jose Ramirez;
Fact or fiction: Part of the reason the Browns can’t move Baker Mayfield is because the rest of the NFL is holding Deshaun Watson’s guaranteed contract against them;
We clarify a change in the NFL’s CBA about who’ll be making the decision on Watson’s discipline from the league;
Terry discusses his Faith & You column for the weekend, which is about why it’s impossible to fix someone else’s life they don’t want it fixed;
Terry’s take on a fan question about whether avoiding an “awkward situation” with Baker Mayfield is worth not playing him and potentially missing the playoffs;
And we finish with some discussion about which pieces of Cleveland sports memorabilia we’d most like to own if money was not an object.

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56 min
May 04, 2022Will the Browns ever be able to trade Baker Mayfield? How the Cavs can ‘unlock’ Isaac Okoro
Terry breaks down the 2022 Browns draft class and gives a quick scouting report on each player;
He discusses why Akron football coach Joe Moorhead said, “Oh, no!” when the Browns drafted Martin Emerson;
We delve into the question, “Will Baker Mayfield ever be traded?”
What to know about the NFL’s announcement that Hue Jackson’s claims of the Browns tanking games were unfounded;
What Terry’s feeling about the homestanding Guardians;
What can be done with Franmil Reyes, who was batting .139 coming off the West Coast trip, with 38 strikeouts;
How the Cavs can “unlock” Isaac Okoro offensively;
What Terry thinks the Cavs should give up to land a veteran point guard;
Terry shares his Faith & You column for this week, which features readers and their memories of Mom heading into Mother’s Day weekend;
We answer some Hey Terry questions about Browns kicker Cade York, and Guardians prospect Oscar Gonzalez.
And Terry gets the right answer on a Terry’s Trivia question about the just-completed draft.

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55 min
April 27, 2022 Are the Browns better, and if so, how much? What the Cavs and Collin Sexton should do next
·      Are the Browns better? And if so, how much?
·      What Terry would do if he was on the clock Friday night for the Browns;
·      What the Guardians are doing to elevate their farm system, which is ranked 12th in MLB by Baseball America and MLB.com;
·      Players Guardians fans should keep an eye on as the team moves into May and the (hopefully) warmer weather;
·      What the Cavaliers missed out on by failing to win a play-in game, and what J.B. Bickerstaff could have done differently against Atlanta;
·      Why the Cavs need to find a veteran point guard this offseason, and two names who could be on their list;
·      What the Cavs should do with Collin Sexton, and how that approach could work out for everyone involved;
·      Terry previews this weekend’s Faith & You column, where he calls Indians legend Rocky Colavito for advice on what to do when you have a friend who is dying;
·      A Hey, Terry! question about a draft deal the Browns might be able to swing to find a player, and send Baker Mayfield out of town;
·      And Terry has a Terry’s Trivia question about three coaches who worked for the San Diego ABA franchise, two of whom would come to Cleveland.

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55 min
April 13, 2022Why the Cavs can win Friday, even without Jarrett Allen; Steven Kwan makes history; Baker Mayfield's terrible timing
We break down the Cavaliers’ 115-108 loss to Brooklyn on Tuesday night in an Eastern Conference play-in game
Terry talks bout how he’d like to see the Cavs use Kevin Love in Friday’s do-or-die home play-in game against either Atlanta or Charlotte;
Why Terry thinks the Cavs can win Friday even if Jarrett Allen isn’t able to come back from his finger injury and play;
We discuss the amazing Steven Kwan, and how the Guardians outfielder has made history while making an impact at the No. 2 spot in the lineup;
Terry shares his thoughts on the terrible timing of Baker Mayfield, who went on a podcast and had some things to say about how he’s been treated by the Browns;
Terry discusses a recent Arizona hike and why it made him think of Easter, and forgiveness;
We answer some Hey, Terry! questions about the Guardians’ payroll; and why you shouldn’t say the Browns have given up three first-rounders for Deshaun Watson;
And this week’s Terry’s Trivia, about Steven Kwan’s high school and some other notable alumni who went there.

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52 min
April 06, 2022The importance of Jose Ramirez's new contract; and why the Browns' Amari Cooper trade looks better with every passing day
Terry talks about why the $150 contract extension agreed to by the Guardians and third baseman Jose Ramirez was important, both short and long term;
Terry shares the story of how Cleveland scouted and found Ramirez when he was a teenager; and how a donkey is involved;
Why this season will be such a different experience for Guardians manager Terry Francona;
Terry makes his prediction on how many games the Guardians will win; they open their season Thursday at Kansas City;
We discuss why the Browns’ trade for receiver Amari Cooper looks better with every passing day;
Terry talks about the Browns re-signing of kicker Chase McLaughlin and what he’d like to see going forward;
Terry on why this Cavs season has been a plus in every way possible, even as they limp toward the end of the regular season;
What the Cavs can do to get out of their injury-caused funk;
Terry’s thoughts on new Cleveland State basketball coach Daniyal Robinson;
Should the Browns play Baker Mayfield as their starter for any games where Deshaun Watson is suspended by the NFL?

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58 min
March 30, 2022Why Shane Bieber should sign a contract extension soon; When will Baker Mayfield be dealt?
Terry talks about what he’s seen at Guardians spring training in Goodyear, Arizona;
Josh Naylor’s impressive recovery from a gruesome injury;
Why 5,000 tickets for the Guardians home opener were still available as of last week, and what it might say about how fans think about the franchise;
Terry shares his takeaways from last Friday’s Deshaun Watson introductory press conference with the Browns;
What might the NFL do with Deshaun Watson and his suspension in 2022?
Terry’s thoughts on how the Baker Mayfield situation might resolve itself, and when the Browns might be able to swing a trade;
Terry discusses his “Faith & You” column for this weekend, about people who bring “You Owe Me” baggage to a relationship, and how it relates to his childhood dog, Pepper.
Terry answers some “Hey, Terry” questions from fans about whether a Browns trade to Carolina for Christian McCaffrey would make sense; and whether the Guardians should trade Jose Ramirez sooner than later to maximize the return.

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59 min
March 23, 2022The Browns' top priority after the Deshaun Watson trade; Can the young Cavs handle the bright lights?
The Browns’ trade for Deshaun Watson, and how the team may address the anger and disappointment of fans who disapprove of the move because of sexual assault allegations against him;
Why the Browns basically let Watson and the Texans write their own terms of the deal;
What’s next for Baker Mayfield after he went from being the Browns’ starter to apparently a quarterback without a home;
Should the Browns try to bring back Jarvis Landry, Jadeveon Clowney and …. Odell Beckham Jr.?
What the Cavs need to learn from Monday night’s loss to LeBron James and the Lakers;
Terry on what the Guardians need to do to solve their corner-outfield problems;
And this week’s Terry’s Trivia question about the NBA/ABA list of the top 10 career scoring leaders.

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49 min
March 16, 2022Have the Browns painted themselves into a corner with Deshaun Watson and Baker Mayfield?
Why Terry doesn’t think the Browns should make the trade for Deshaun Watson:
What fans are saying about the pros and cons of the proposed trade, both off the field and on it;
Terry’s thoughts on Baker Mayfield’s letter to Cleveland on Tuesday night;
Have the Browns painted themselves into a corner with their quarterback situation? Why they have, and haven’t;
Can the Cavaliers hold onto the sixth spot in the East?
Terry on why Lauri Markkanen is underrated and worth so much more to the Cavs than his long-range shooting;
How J.B. Bickerstaff is holding the ship together for the injury-plagued Cavaliers;
Terry shares his insights on the surprising Akron Zips basketball team, which will take on UCLA in March Madness, and the unlikely story of MAC Tournament MVP Enrique Freeman;
Terry answers a couple of Hey, Terry! questions on the Guardians’ name change, and their TV contract with Bally’s;
And a Terry’s Trivia question about Amari Cooper and one of his high school teammates.

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56 min
March 09, 2022Remembering Cavs guards who could do what Darius Garland is doing; a first-round pass rusher for the Browns
Terry shares his thoughts on the trade of Russell Wilson to Denver, the Packers keeping Aaron Rodgers, and what Matt Ryan’s age and contract mean for the Browns this offseason;
After Darius Garland went for a career-high 41 points to go with 13 assists in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers, Terry talks about Cavs he’s seen take over games, and which Cavs guards he’s reminded of when he watches Garland;
Terry discusses what Rajon Rondo’s return from injury might mean to the rotation;
After David Njoku was franchised by the Browns, Terry talks about what he thinks the future holds for him;
After Calvin Ridley’s suspension by the NFL, we consider whether players be allowed to bet on their own sport;
Terry talks about the Case Western Reserve men’s basketball team, which has made the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Tournament;
Sports are an important pastime for people who are caretakers or are shut in, something Terry highlights in his Faith & You column this week;
We answer a Hey, Terry! question about whether Kevin Stefanski is the right coach for the Browns right now;
And this week’s Terry’s Trivia, about the Browns and the franchise tag.

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54 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.