Who is ready for some "Rhys Lightning?" The Guardians are bringing in first baseman/DH Rhys Hoskins on a minor league deal. Reports say it is for 1 year and 1.5 million dollars if he makes the team. Hoskins has had some big years in Philly and Milwaukee with power and Matt and Todd discuss his addition and what it means for the team.

The guys like it! He is a proven big league bat who has suffered from injuries over the last 3 seasons. What does this mean for some of the young guys trying to earn roster spots?

The fellas also discuss the Steven Kwan experiment in CF and the start to Spring Training which featured a Nolan Jones breakout.

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Matt and Todd Dery talk all things Goodyear and the buzz around the young players at Guardians camp. Could Juan Brito be an option in RF? Stephen Vogt says yes. The guys also discuss all of the different right-handed hitting options as well as the Guardians not showing any interest this past weekend in Nick Castellanos. Free agents are signing late deals, but the Guards standing pat. Exhibition games start on Saturday.

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Matt and Todd Dery return with a pre-Pitchers and Catchers episode. They go over the Tim Stebbins 26 man roster projection as well as recap a very important gathering that took place in Cleveland this past weekend. Which P-1 listeners get some love on the show? Also, the Red Sox and Tigers make some moves while Cleveland stands pat.

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Matt and Todd Dery return with another winter episode of the GuardiansCast. Paul Dolan speaks, but the questions were certainly tempered as the Guards put Jose Ramirez on stage last week to announce his new contract. It sure sounds like the team is not planning on making anymore additions to the lineup. Young players getting opportunities and not being blocked is the theme. Do you buy it? Also, Kolby Allard is back.. thank goodness!

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Cleveland Guardians shake up MLB offseason with a blockbuster four-year, $106 million extension for Jose Ramirez, locking the All-Star third baseman in Cleveland through 2032. Is Ramirez now cemented as the greatest Guardian ever—and can this move spark real momentum toward a deep playoff run?

Matt and Todd Dery spotlight the financial and emotional impact of the deal, comparing Ramirez’s value to stars like Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, and questions whether ownership will finally build a contender around him. The debate heats up over potential free agent bats, lineup upgrades, and whether Cleveland’s management will seize this opportunity. Listener shoutouts and Guardians culture round out the episode. Can the club capitalize on their franchise cornerstone or will payroll limitations keep them from true contention?

Don’t miss this fast-moving breakdown of the Guardians’ big gamble and the future of baseball in Cleveland. Jose is here to stay!

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Cleveland Guardians face mounting fan frustration as payroll stalls at $75 million, raising questions for ownership—will the front office finally take action to support star third baseman Jose Ramirez? As rivals like the Blue Jays spend big and the Cubs lock in Alex Bregman, Guardians fans wonder why their club ranks second-lowest in MLB payroll and takes a passive approach to roster upgrades. Does the lack of pressure on Antonetti and ownership risk alienating Cleveland’s passionate baseball community?

Matt and Todd Dery are back to break down the Stephen Kwan arbitration numbers, dissect the logic (or lack thereof) behind the “don’t block young players” mantra, and make the case for adding right-handed bats like Nico Hoerner or Rhys Hoskins. Can the Guardians leverage promising prospects and keep Ramirez’s championship window alive? Key topics include offseason inactivity, how other small-market teams make moves, and the urgency to build around Cleveland’s MVP talent.

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Cleveland Guardians overhaul their bullpen, but questions linger about offensive production and roster direction. Is the focus on pitching enough to keep up in the AL Central? Matt and Todd Dery break down the Guardians’ wave of relief pitcher moves, including Shawn Armstrong, while debating the absence of right-handed power bats and the impact of stalled trade activity.

The hosts spotlight prospects like Chase DeLauter, George Valera, and Travis Bazzana, exploring whether the youth movement will answer Cleveland’s offensive woes. Key topics include Chris Antonetti’s front office strategy, outfield uncertainty, and the future of Gabrielle Arias. Is the Guardians’ “wait and see” approach just a smokescreen for another quiet winter—or will a major trade shake up the batting order before Opening Day? Dive in for sharp insights and unfiltered takes on Cleveland’s postseason hopes.

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Cleveland Guardians frustrate fans with the puzzling decision to tender Nolan Jones a $2 million contract after his underwhelming season. Can the front office justify retaining a struggling outfielder while rising prospects like George Valera and Chase DeLauter wait in the wings? The off-season’s free agency freeze leaves the Guardians facing tough questions about roster construction and spending as the league braces for potential lockouts.

Matt and Todd Dery dissect the impact of these moves on player development, potential trades involving Steven Kwan, and the ongoing search for a right-handed bat, with names like Austin Hays and Adolis Garcia up for debate. Coaching staff changes—including Craig Albernaz’s exit—add another wrinkle to an organization renowned for its pitching but struggling for offensive firepower. Will ownership respond to fan frustration and make a splash, or stay quiet as rivals retool?

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Matt and Todd are back with an off-season edition of the pod discussing the indictments and attempted arrests of Manny and Ortiz. The stories and evidence just keep getting worse. What does this mean for the franchise moving forward? Also, free agency is underway and no one is doing anything. Why is that?

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Matt and Todd return with their first offseason edition of the pod. They discuss the reupping of Austin Hedges to his patented 1 year 4 million dollar deal. Also, what did Antonetti/Vogt say at their year-ending presser? Will this team trade Steven Kwan? More chatter about adding bats and what could be next for this organization.

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