UNAVOIDABLE CHANGE: Cleveland Guardians RUMORED Moves, Zach Kent's Future & Money Debates

Cleveland Guardians face a pivotal offseason as the MLB Winter Meetings kick off. Will a bold move shape their 2024 season or does a Rule 5 draft gem await? Jeff Ellis dissects the latest rumors swirling around Cleveland, including intriguing targets, the impact of Zach Kent’s release, and the hot relief market highlighted by Jose Ferrer’s three years of team control. The episode explores alternative history—what if José Ramírez was traded to the Padres for a blockbuster package of C.J. Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, and James Wood or Jackson Merrill? Jeff Ellis breaks down payroll constraints, Atlanta Braves financial data, and the painful realities of small-market survival. Guardians fans get expert insight on possible lineup scenarios, money matters, and what roster moves could be next. Will the Guardians spend big, or are they banking on clever transactions to keep the team competitive? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.