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Cleveland Guardians (2026 Season Thread)

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Bailey is arguably the best defensive catcher in baseball. He doesn't offer a ton at the plate but he's an upgrade over Naylor.

Finally making a 'win-now' move....love going all-in on great defensive catchers in Hedges and Bailey. Call great games and great clubhouse guys....good vibes for us. If Hedges decides to retire after the year, which seemed possible early, Bailey would balance with Ingle well.
 
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Swept the Angels. I wonder if Bazzana will end up taking the leadoff spot, assuming Kwan stays in his slump. His BA isn't that high, but he seems to have an eye for the strike zone as he draws lots of walks.

They definitely need to do something with Kwan. Bumping him down low in the lineup might be a wakeup.

The whole division is pretty ass I don't think anyone is really capable of running away with it. If they can avoid injuries they got a good chance to win it
 
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The kids are starting to show their stuff. Heck, Bazzana is up to .290 for his batting average and I think he started like 0 for 12.

I didn't realize he was so fast and a demon on the base paths. The lineup is actually balanced and can set the table (also love that they moved JRam up to the 2 hole....if Kwan and Rocchio keep doing what they're doing, watch out).

Also saw Ralphy Velazquez made it to Columbus at 20 years old. Boy, he could be the 40 HR bat we need in the lineup. Clippers lineup is so insanely loaded with Watson, Ralphy, Ingle, Huff, Kayfus, etc...probably the most encouraging the current and future offensive production has looked in a looong, long time.

With Armstrong and Walters set to get back to the pen, this team can somehow get a nice division lead early....didn't see that coming but I say that every year it seems.
 
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