Terry’s Talkin’

By Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com

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

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Terry’s Talkin’ episodes:

October 09, 2023If Deshaun Watson can't play Sunday, the Browns' QB should be .....; what we'd ask Guardians manager candidates
Highlights:
What does it mean that Deshaun Watson didn't practice outside with the Browns on Monday?
If Watson can't go, Terry has ideas on who the starting QB should be;
What it might mean that the Cavs' Evan Mobley is watching film of the Heat's Bam Adabayo;
The chances that Donovan Mitchell eventually signs an extension with Cavs are ....
Terry's story about playing pickup basketball with Steve Kerr, and Kerr eventually buying Terry lunch;
Why Terry believes the Guardians front office had an off year in 2023;
Questions we would ask Guardians manager candidates;
and questions we think the manager should ask the Guardians.
And we read more of your responses to our 100th podcast episode, where Terry asked fans to let us know where they live, and why they love Cleveland sports.

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October 03, 2023Why Deshaun Watson's injury became a thing; Evan Mobley, the Cavs' X-factor; our 100th episode
Highlights:
An abandoned bid to play a song on the accordion;
The odd circumstances behind Deshaun Watson's absence from Sunday's loss to the Ravens;
The Browns could have made things much easier for Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in his first NFL start;
Did the Browns' overconfidence and belief in DTR get the best of them?
Are the Ravens going to win the division?
How about the "Chubb special";
Terry's weekly, drama-free Browns Kicker Report;
Terry discusses what he saw at the Guardians' season-ending press conference on Tuesday;
Why it makes sense that Sandy Alomar doesn't want the manager job;
We toss out some names that are under consideration to take Terry Francona's seat;
Terry talks about Cavs Media Day on Monday, and what he thought about what went down there;
Why Evan Mobley is the player the Cavs think can make the difference in 2023-24;
We asked listeners to write in and tell us where they live, and why they're a Cleveland sports fan. We have received nearly four dozen, and this week's come from Portland, Oregon; Charleston, S.C., and Cambridge, U.K.

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September 26, 2023How good can this Browns defense be, anyway? What we'll remember about Terry Francona in Cleveland
Highlights:
For our 100th episode, we’re asking fans in the expanse of Pluto Nation to tell us where you’re from, where you live, and why you’re a Cleveland sports fan. Email us at [email protected] and put Terry's Talkin' in the subject line.
Speaking of expanse: How often do we think about the Roman Empire?
What Kevin Stefanski did right vs. the Titans;
Deshaun Watson and whether this is what it’s supposed to look like;
It’s only three games, but how good is this Browns defense, anyway?
Myles Garrett, Gamewrecker;
The Browns’ highest-graded offensive lineman by PFF was .....
Our weekly Dustin Hopkins update;
What the Browns’ sideline tells us about the 2023 Browns so far;
A listener letter about The Greatest Brown Since 1999: Jim Donovan
Terry on what he thinks Terry Francona’s Cleveland legacy will be;
Terry provides some updates and background on the rising Guardians minor-league hitters to watch;
Are teams limiting pitchers too much? A listener wants to know what we think;
Cavs media day is Monday: Here’s what Terry wants to find out when he’s there.

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September 19, 2023What's missing from Deshaun Watson's game, and how the Browns turn things around vs. the Titans
Highlights:
It's the 98th edition of Terry's Talkin', and we want to hear from you as we prepare for No. 100: Email us at [email protected], and tell us where you live, and the story behind why you're a passionate fan of Cleveland sports. We'll read as many of your stories as we can on the 100th episode in a couple of weeks;
Nick Chubb's injury and why it was so devastating to the Browns and their fans;
What Chubb and Jose Ramirez have in common;
What's missing in Deshaun Watson's game right now, and can he fix it?
The quick, weekly Browns Kicker Review of Dustin Hopkins;
The dominant Browns defense and whether it will become the identity of this 2023 team with fans;
Why the loss to the Steelers hangs squarely on Deshaun Watson and Kevin Stefanski;
Why it might be time to stop comparing Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt;
Something we'd like to see the Browns do when they play the Titans on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium;
Lucas Giolito's latest outing is another odd occurrence in a strange Guardians season;
Who are some core pieces the Guardians can build around in 2024;
How good in Steven Kwan, anyway?
and what we're eager to see when the Cavs open training camp.

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54min
September 12, 2023Has Grant Delpit arrived for the Browns? Why the Cavs' reunion with Tristan Thompson makes total sense
Highlights:
Terry breaks down his series of columns about the Browns and GM Andrew Berry, including why they wanted to mature the roster this season;
Has Grant Delpit arrived?
The Browns absorb a tough blow with Jack Conklin's season-ending injury; Dawand Jones has moved into that spot -- how he's going to do Monday night vs. the Steelers;
New kicker Dustin Hopkins takes care of business in a drama-free way;
What we thought of Deshaun Watson's play vs. the Bengals;
Predicting what we think happens in Pittsburgh on Monday night;
The Guardians' bullpen has been put through the wringer -- what should happen next;
How the Guardians should use Emmanuel Clase the rest of the season;
A listener grades the front office, harshly;
We discuss a fan email about whether Jose Ramirez has missed Amed Rosario;
and why Tristan Thompson's reunion with the Cavs makes total sense to us.

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58min
September 05, 2023Is a Guardians pitcher tipping pitches? Browns 2023 predictions; remembering Jimmy Buffett
Highlights:
The Guardians fell 6 games behind the Twins on Monday night with a 20-6 loss. Terry has thoughts with what was the deal with Lucas Giolito;
Terry's take on what he's seeing from up-and-comers Gabriel Arias and Bo Naylor;
Are Chris Antonetti and Mike Chernoff regretting any of the deals they made at the deadline and wishing they'd given this team more of a chance to win the division?
Some Terry's Talkin' fan questions on Myles Straw's future in center field; whether Josh Bell is producing again because he's a "National League" hitter; and what the Guardians are getting from Kole Calhoun;
Was it right for Deshaun Watson to predict "fireworks" when the Browns open the season against the Bengals on Sunday;
Why the Browns should be like "sparklers" on Sunday;
Terry talks about new Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone and what things will look like under his direction;
We pick our X-factors for the season -- players who aren't headliners but could make the difference in the Browns being good or bad;
Our 2023 Browns season predictions;
and Terry shares his thoughts on Jimmy Buffett, who passed away over the weekend.

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58min
August 29, 2023What to expect from Deshaun Watson in 2023; the Guardians' Rookie of the Year candidate is legit
Highlights:
We analyze the Browns' 53-man roster on cutdown day;
Cade York: Why it was the right decision to let him go; and what's next for him;
What you need to know about new kicker Dustin Hopkins;
What we're expecting from Deshaun Watson as the Sept. 10 opener vs. the Bengals approaches;
The Browns' most important offensive player for 2023 who's not named Deshaun Watson or Nick Chubb;
Tanner Bibee: Why he should be a strong candidate for AL Rookie of the Year;
What the Guardians are getting, and not getting, from Oscar Gonzalez and Gabriel Arias;
Fan questions about innings limits for pitchers; Steven Kwan's strikeouts; Pat Corrales' passing; and Emmanuel Clase's approach to hitters in 2023 vs. 2022.

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53min
August 22, 2023Meet the Guardians' hottest hitting prospect; 2 reasons the Browns should bring in a veteran kicker
Highlights:
Congratulations to outdoors writer D'Arcy Egan, a Hall of Famer;
Our trips to the Upper Peninsula and Ireland;
Northeast Ohioans are everywhere, even on mountaintops;
The Guardians are 59-66 and 6 games behind the Twins. Is it over?
Should Guardians fans be upset? And if so, why?
The front office is taking the heat -- which is exactly what they anticipated would happen after the trade deadline;
Terry visits with Chase DeLauter, the prospect who might just be the Guardians' next big bat;
How the Guardians are using Gabriel Arias;
Terry says Juan Brito's hitting approach reminds a scout of a Cleveland franchise-great hitter;
As Cade York tries to shake off two bad kicks, here's why we think the Browns should sign a veteran kicker;
The Browns say they'll play their starters 20-25 plays vs. the Chiefs on Saturday: Is that the right amount?
Terry's reflections on his column on Doug Dieken;
A fan question about how much the Cavs will miss Lamar Stevens; and another one on how they should handle Ricky Rubio's absence;
And this week's Hey, Terry! letters about Cleveland sports parents; and a Herb Score story.

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54min
July 31, 2023Why Cleveland is perfect for Noah Syndergaard; How many passes Nick Chubb should see in 2023
Highlights:
Terry's take on the trade that brought Noah Syndergaard to the Guardians for Amed Rosario;
Why the Guardians and their fans should be grateful to Rosario for his contributions;
What would make a quality start for Syndergaard in his Cleveland debut Monday night vs. Houston;
and why Cleveland is the perfect place for him to be as he tries to settle in on his mechanics;
How many passes should Nick Chubb be thrown in 2023?
The Haslams have been talking about a new Browns stadium; we compare some of what's going on in Buffalo and Nashville;
Who Cleveland should build a stadium for;
Darius Garland has been in Africa working with Basketball Without Borders and is building up his body: What should he look like next season physically, and how should that manifest itself in games?
Terry's book recommendation for the week;
And this week's Hey, Terry questions: One on private coaches; and one on whether MLB should realign divisions to put Chicago teams together with the Guardians and Pittsburgh.

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52min
July 25, 2023Why the Browns are happy campers; rookie sleeper to watch; brainstorming Guardians options
Highlights:
Terry's impressions from Browns training camp at The Greenbrier in West Virginia;
Why the Haslams are being patient and not "drawing a line in the sand" with expectations;
Nick Chubb: The NFL's great underrated player;
Bubba Ventrone and Terry talked kickers: Here's what he said;
A sleeper Browns player to watch in preseason;
A listener question about whether Andrew Berry's front office is in need of a revamp;
Is Terry feeling better, worse or the same than a week ago about the Guardians' division chances?
The market or Amed Rosario and what might happen if the Guardians do trade him;
Who's the next shortstop candidate;
"SpongeBob held hostage" ... the saga continues;
Why James Karinchak should get called up;
What MLB's next rule change should be ...
and Terry creates two new stats that could help fix the problem;
and Terry has an author recommendation for this week.

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