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Old 04-24-2023, 05:11 PM   #40
U7Gohan
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2024 Spring Training Preview

State of the Team

Entering Spring Training, Preseason Predictions has us going 90-72, winning the AL Central, having the 2nd-best record in the AL, and tied for the 4th-best record in MLB. The biggest storyline for the Guardians this spring will be their 5th SP battle, with guys like Tanner Burns (2.5, 3.0), Kris Bubic (2.5, 2.5), Joey Cantillo (2.5, 2.5), Cody Morris (3.0, 3.0) and our top prospects in the mix.

Spring Training Roster

* = non-roster invitee

Hitters:

C Austin Hedges
C Bryan Lavastida
C Bo Naylor
1B Nolan Jones (2.0, 2.5)
1B Josh Naylor
1B Jhonkensy Noel (2.5, 3.0)
1B Vinnie Pasquantino
2B Aaron Bracho* (1.5, 2.5)
2B Ernie Clement (1.5, 1.5)
2B Andres Gimenez
2B Bryson Stott
3B Jose Ramirez
SS Carlos Correa
SS Angel Martinez (2.5, 3.0, #46 Overall)
SS Owen Miller (2.5, 2.5)
SS Jermaine Palacios
LF Steven Kwan
LF Oscar Mercado
LF Yohendrick Pinango
LF George Valera
CF Michael A. Taylor
RF Will Benson (2.0, 2.5)
RF Oscar Gonzalez
RF Kyle Tucker
RF Matt Vierling

Pitchers:

SP Shane Bieber
SP Sandy Alcantara
SP Sean Hjelle
SP Zach Plesac
SP Tanner Burns (2.5, 3.0)
SP Denny Bentley (2.5, 3.0)
SP Kris Bubic (2.5, 2.5)
SP Cody Morris (3.0, 3.0)
SP Trenton Denholm* (2.5, 2.5)
SP Hunter Gaddis* (2.5, 2.5)
SP Ethan Hankins* (2.0, 2.5)
SP Lenny Torres* (2.5, 3.0, #81 Overall)
SP Ryan Murphy* (2.5, 3.0, #82 Overall)
RP Brad Boxberger
RP Joey Cantillo
RP R.J. Dabovich
RP Seranthony Dominguez
RP Jakob Hernandez
RP James Karinchak
RP Aaron Pinto* (2.5, 2.5)
RP Trevor Stephan* (2.5, 2.5)
CL Emmanuel Clase


News Dump

The Guardians and Andres Gimenez have ended long-term extension talks for the time being. They could resume at a later date, but nothing for now.

Player Development

MLB RP R.J. Dabovich (3.0, 4.0) - > (3.0, 3.5)
MLB RP Brad Boxberger (3.5, 3.5) - > (3.0, 3.0)
MLB SP Shane Bieber (3.5, 3.5) - > (4.0, 4.0)
MiLB 3B Luis Huerta (0.5, 5.0) - > (0.5, 3.5)


Around the League

Major Free-Agent Signings

SP Nick Martinez (2.5, 2.5) to DBacks, $17.6M/2yr
SP Miles Mikolas (2.5, 2.5) to Mariners, $24.1M/3yr
SP James Paxton (3.0, 3.0) to Cubs, $6.5M/1yr
SP Dinelson Lamet (2.5, 2.5) to Mets, $66.7M/4yr
SP Yusei Kikuchi (3.0, 3.0) to Rays, $5.9M/1yr
SP Joe Ross (3.0, 3.0) to Brewers, $22.2M/3yr
RF Kole Calhoun (3.0, 3.0) to Angels, $7.5M/1yr
RP Craig Kimbrel (4.0, 4.0) to White Sox, $7.6M/2yr
SP German Marquez (3.0, 3.0) to Mets, $27M/3yr
3B Josh Donaldson (3.0, 3.0) to Phillies, $31.6M/2yr
3B Eduardo Escobar (3.0, 3.0) to A's, $9.3M/2yr


Major Trades

3B Alex Bregman (3.5, 3.5) to Dodgers
SP Domingo German (3.0, 3.0) to White Sox
RP Jordan Romano (3.5, 3.5) to Mets
CF Steven Duggar (3.0, 3.0) to Yankees
RP Lucas Sims (3.5, 3.5) to Rays
CF Brandon Marsh (3.0, 3.0) to Braves


Major Extensions

SS Tim Anderson (4.0, 4.0) signs with White Sox for $220.2M/7yr


The next post will preview Opening Day.
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