Episode 39: MLB Gambling Investigation Indictment?? OABP Plays GM???

In this week's episode, Chris and Jaden make up for lost time by glossing over news from the last month for both the Guardians and Reds. Chris and Jaden discuss the recent indictment of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz on the gambling scandal and their theories surrounding what is still yet for the public to find out, as well as what this means for the Guardians in 2026.Jaden and Chris act as the general manager of their favorite teams by proposing a trade package to each other for each team, which they then agreed to after some negotiation. They negotiate in real time and make both teams better in the process. Below is what each lineup would look like in 2026 given these hypothetical trades becoming a reality.***READ THE BELOW AFTER FINISHING THE EPISODE UNLESS YOU LOVE SPOILERS***Jaden's Trade2026 Reds Lineup:OF - Gavin Lux, TJ Friedl, Noelvi Marte, Will BensonINF - Ke'Bryan Hayes, EDLC, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Kyle Manzardo, Sal StewartC - Tyler Stephenson, Jose Trevino2026 Guardians Lineup:OF - Steven Kwan, Chase DeLauter, George Valera, Rece HindsINF - Jose Ramirez, Brayan Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, CES, Daniel Schneemann, David FryC - Bo Naylor, Austin HedgesChris' Trade2026 Reds Lineup:OF - Gavin Lux, TJ Friedl, Will Benson, CJ KayfusINF - Ke'Bryan Hayes, EDLC, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Sal StewartC - Tyler Stephenson, Jose Trevino, Bo NaylorSP - Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbot, Brady Singer, Parker Messick2026 Guardians Lineup:OF - Steven Kwan, Chase DeLauter, Noelvi Marte, George Valera, Angel MartinezINF - Jose Ramirez, Brayan Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, Kyle Manzardo, Daniel Schneemann, David FryC - Austin Hedges, Cooper Ingle (Guardians #4 Prospect)