AL Central Discussion

[WiggyRuss]

So it’s a moral victory thing.

under Tito's 10 year run they had the 3rd most wins in the AL behind the Yanks and Astros. I wouldnt call that a "moral" victory.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I really hope the Guardians do not mess around and just take Condon. He is easily the best prospect. Just do it. Would be just the thing they need- a corner that can slug. He should be up pretty quickly too- I would say- mid 2026 at the latest.

 

[WiggyRuss]

2026 Possible Lineup:

C- Bo Naylor
1B- Kyle Manzardo
2B- Andres Gimenez
3B- Jose Ramirez
SS- Brayan Rocchio
LF- Steven Kwan
CF- ?
RF- Charlie Condon
DH- Josh Naylor

Would just require a new contract for Josh Naylor-- and hopefully an extension for Kwan though not necessary at that point.

 

[fightinfunbags]

under Tito's 10 year run they had the 3rd most wins in the AL behind the Yanks and Astros. I wouldnt call that a "moral" victory.

I would because they haven’t won a World Series in forever. You talking about regular season wins is another form of moral victory.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I would because they haven’t won a World Series in forever. You talking about regular season wins is another form of moral victory.

neither have a ton of teams- only 1 teams wins it each year. I have watched a ton of good fun baseball- multiple playoff series wins- and the Guardians are def. one of the 10-12 most successful teams of the past decade. Phillies havent won a world series either in the past 10 years.

 

[fightinfunbags]

neither have a ton of teams- only 1 teams wins it each year. I have watched a ton of good fun baseball- multiple playoff series wins- and the Guardians are def. one of the 10-12 most successful teams of the past decade. Phillies havent won a world series either in the past 10 years.

But they actually have a chance to win a World Series

 

[WiggyRuss]

Imagine where they'd be if they would spend money

I think the Dolan's will sell within the next 3-5 years to the minority owner that came in---- I think that was the plan when he came in.

I just hope he brings the same stability to the front office that has helped them so much while bumping hte payroll up from the 90M range to the 120-130 million range.

That would let them retain a few of their players and keep delivering a consistently good product.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Imagine where they'd be if they would spend money

I fucking hate Dolan. Ready for him to gtfo

 

[Shanemansj13]

Why are Cleveland fans proud of the fact that their owners are just unserious about competing for championships? I just don’t get it.

Not at all. Just shows what they could do with an owner that would spend. I have been waiting decades for this chump to do something. Yes some years when the payrolls were not crazy he would spend but recently it's been pathetic.

 

[Shanemansj13]

But they actually have a chance to win a World Series

They were up 3-1 and fucking blew it. I would say that is more than a chance. You don't think we want the owner to spend? Just kinda funny a lot of these teams spend a shit ton and nothing out of it like the Mets. Truly pathetic.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I would because they haven’t won a World Series in forever. You talking about regular season wins is another form of moral victory.

Definitely will win Tito and the FO high marks, but it’s still about the rings for the fans. Make no mistake about it.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I fucking hate Dolan. Ready for him to gtfo

only good thing he has done is keep a very stable front office that is generally regarded as one of the best in the game. That is no small thing either....

but cmon- the guy keeps running failed political campaigns and the team is good enough where a little more spending would really help.

If not for the injuries to Bieber, Espino, Stephen, I would say we would be true contenders....now we might be a SP or two short unless Williams really comes on and McKenzie keeps throwing like he has the last few games and stays healthy.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Clase this year:

25.1 IP, 0.36 ERA, 0.59 WHIP He has been ridiculous

 

[broncosmitty]

I would because they haven’t won a World Series in forever. You talking about regular season wins is another form of moral victory.

1948

#NeverForget

 

[Xeliou66]

The Royals have been a nice surprise this year - they are just behind the Guardians in the division race - Seth Lugo has been one of the best pitchers in MLB this season, after tonight he’s 8-1 with a 1.74 ERA.

 

[WiggyRuss]

The Royals have been a nice surprise this year - they are just behind the Guardians in the division race - Seth Lugo has been one of the best pitchers in MLB this season, after tonight he’s 8-1 with a 1.74 ERA.

its unreal- the Guardians keep winning but just cannot make any distance.

the Guardians have this road trip to face the Angles and Rockies and then I think they come home to face the Royals. Will be a fun series.

 

[navamind]

Not only are they 33-19, but they have a +79 run differential. Sal Perez is having a monster year thus far (.330/.396/.538, 159 wRC+). While it certainly stands out versus his other seasons, I don't think it's a total fluke aside from the BABIP. He's striking out a lot less (16.3%, which is his lowest since 2015), he's making more contact (his 77.6% contact rate is his highest since 2017), and his xBA isn't that much lower than his actual BA (.312 xBA vs. .330 BA). His SLG is actually much lower than his xSLG (.538 vs. .607). He might not keep up the 159 wRC+, but he has a pretty good chance at finishing with one of the best offensive seasons of his career.

FanGraphs Depth Charts projections have them going 54-56 over the remainder of the season, but that still gets them to 87 wins. As long as they can play around .500 from here on out, they should be in a pretty decent position to make the playoffs.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Not only are they 33-19, but they have a +79 run differential. Sal Perez is having a monster year thus far (.330/.396/.538, 159 wRC+). While it certainly stands out versus his other seasons, I don't think it's a total fluke aside from the BABIP. He's striking out a lot less (16.3%, which is his lowest since 2015), he's making more contact (his 77.6% contact rate is his highest since 2017), and his xBA isn't that much lower than his actual BA (.312 xBA vs. .330 BA). His SLG is actually much lower than his xSLG (.538 vs. .607). He might not keep up the 159 wRC+, but he has a pretty good chance at finishing with one of the best offensive seasons of his career.

FanGraphs Depth Charts projections have them going 54-56 over the remainder of the season, but that still gets them to 87 wins. As long as they can play around .500 from here on out, they should be in a pretty decent position to make the playoffs.

Need to replace some of their sub replacement outfielders and for some players like Massey and Marsh to at least sorta kinda maintain jumps they have made.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I know the white Sox suck ass

But why is no one talking about the absolute hose job from the other day.

I still for the life of me cannot figure out how a….by the rules, auto out. Can turn into 2 outs.

And that’s assuming there actually was interference(there wasn’t).

 

[Clayton]

Need to replace some of their sub replacement outfielders and for some players like Massey and Marsh to at least sorta kinda maintain jumps they have made.

I want to say the Royals are overachieving a bit but they are on a massive win streak with a lame outfield. With one or two roster moves they could put a really strong team together.