Who the Cleveland Guardians Should TARGET in Free Agency Based On These Blind Player Resumes
What needs do the Cleveland Guardians have that could be filled by free agency? Jeff Ellis and Justin Lada target hidden gems in free agency as roster questions loom and the CBA standoff heats up. Could Trent Grisham or Alec Bohm be the offensive spark Cleveland needs, or will the Guardians look to reinforce the bullpen with names like Tyler Alexander and Kevin Ginkel? We look at stat-focused blind resumes to highlight under-the-radar value, defensive fit, platoon potential, and how payroll decisions could shape the outfield and DH roles. The show also discussed the team's evolving approach to offseason needs, from exploring Randall Grichuk’s slugging impact to strategies for maximizing Grisham and Jo Adell's roles. It also forces us to consider the payroll puzzle with arbitration-eligible players, how recent pitch mix adjustments might pay off for relievers, and what the rejected owners’ CBA proposal means for MLB's future. 00:00 Free Agent Fits Preview Free agency opens; exploring data-driven fits for the Cleveland Guardians' 2027 roster and discussing potential lockout implications. 03:40 Blind Resume Free Agent Analysis In-depth discussion of anonymous player data and targeted profiles for outfield, DH, and bullpen roles; debate on Trent Grisham, Alec Bohm, Randall Grichuk, Tyler Alexander, and Kevin Ginkel as potential fits. 27:30 MLB CBA Proposal & Labor Analysis Examination of owners' new CBA proposal, the likelihood of a salary cap, and implications for player movement and future negotiations. ⚾ Locked On Guardians — Your Team, Every Day. Subscribe to Locked On Guardians for daily Cleveland Guardians news, analysis, game recaps and postseason coverage with Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis. Join the Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonguardians.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-guardians/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.