MLB Trade Rumors

The Astros have spoken to Guardians assistant general manager James Harris about their vacant GM position, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (Twitter link). Heyman calls Harris, Braves VP of scouting Dana Brown and former Giants GM Bobby Evans as three of the finalists for the post. It’s not clear how many names are still in the running, though former Marlins president of … [Read more...] about Astros Have Interviewed Guardians Assistant GM James Harris

The American League Central has had three different winners in the past three years. The Twins took the top spot in both 2019 and the shortened 2020 season but have since seen injuries hamper them significantly in the past two campaigns. A resurgent White Sox club took over in 2021, making the playoffs for a second consecutive year for the first time in franchise history. Many … [Read more...] about MLBTR Poll: American League Central Favorite

The Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $10.01MM salary for 2023, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Bieber, 28 in May, has spent his entire career in the Cleveland organization thus far, having been drafted by them in 2016. He made it to the big leagues by 2018 and was able to throw 114 2/3 innings with a 4.55 ERA. He took … [Read more...] about Guardians, Shane Bieber Avoid Arbitration

The Guardians surprised most onlookers by sprinting to an AL Central title last season, pulling away from the Twins and White Sox with an excellent September. Cleveland quickly dispatched the Rays in the Wild Card series before losing a closely contested Division Series against the Yankees. There were myriad reasons for the Guardians’ success. Recurring themes were plus defense … [Read more...] about Looking Through The Guardians’ Outfield Possibilities

The Guardians announced Wednesday that they’ve signed right-hander Touki Toussaint, catcher Cam Gallagher and righty Michael Kelly to minor league contracts with invitations to Major League Spring Training. Cleveland also confirmed its previously reported signing of outfielder Roman Quinn. Toussaint, 26, is the most recognizable and most experienced name of the bunch. A former … [Read more...] about Guardians Sign Touki Toussaint, Cam Gallagher To Minor League Deals

The Guardians are in agreement on a minor league deal with fleet-footed outfielder Roman Quinn, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (Twitter link). The Roc Nation Sports client will be invited to Major League Spring Training with his new organization. Quinn, 29, was considered one of the Phillies’ top farmhands for several years but has never appeared in more than 50 games or … [Read more...] about Guardians, Roman Quinn Agree To Minor League Deal

Some teams don’t publicly announce contract terms, or in some cases, even if a manager or a top front office executive (i.e. president of baseball operations, general manager, or whatever title is given to the lead decision-maker) has been given an extension whatsoever.  As a result, this list of the managers and executives entering the final years of their contracts is … [Read more...] about Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts

The Guardians announced that they have signed a couple of Calebs to minor league deals. Left-hander Caleb Baragar and right-hander Caleb Simpson will join the organization and receive invitations to major league Spring Training. Baragar, 29 in April, has seen some major league time with the Giants, making 49 appearances for them over the 2020 and 2021 seasons. In that time, he … [Read more...] about Guardians Sign Caleb Baragar, Caleb Simpson To Minor League Deals

The Brewers announced they have acquired infielder Owen Miller from the Guardians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. To make room on the 40-man roster, catcher Mario Feliciano has been designated for assignment. Miller, 26, was originally drafted by the Padres but came over to the Guardians in the Mike Clevinger trade in 2020. He cracked the club’s 40-man … [Read more...] about Brewers Acquire Owen Miller, Designate Mario Feliciano