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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 14 MIN

How patient should the Guardians be with Cade Smith?

from Afternoon Drive on The Fan

Nick Wilson and Daryl Ruiter debate whether hosts are obligated to provide lunch during mid-day birthday parties. They then pivot to the Cleveland Guardians, specifically expressing concern over Cade Smith's reliability as a closer and the potential role of Carl Willis in fixing his mechanics. 01:02 - Birthday Party Food Etiquette 03:17 - Cade Smith Bullpen Struggles 06:07 - Assessing Guardians Bullpen Leash 12:58 - Carl Willis Coaching Impact

Nick Wilson and Daryl Ruiter debate whether hosts are obligated to provide lunch during mid-day birthday parties. They then pivot to the Cleveland Guardians, specifically expressing concern over Cade Smith's reliability as a closer and the potential role of Carl Willis in fixing his mechanics. 01:02 - Birthday Party Food Etiquette 03:17 - Cade Smith Bullpen Struggles 06:07 - Assessing Guardians Bullpen Leash 12:58 - Carl Willis Coaching Impact

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