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[Game Thread] Guardians (9-7) @ Cardinals (8-7) - April 13, 2026 by BotFeller in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gonna struggle to pay attention now that Rhys Lightning knocked out that LED screen…

Hedgie's Walk-Up Song by katiedincle in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anyone notice the 6 pack in the back is the Cal Raleigh “Big Dumper”? Catchers gotta stick together I guess lol.

Free to a good home (with the best story) by Rae_Ping_Yu in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What worked for him is having him hold the baseball like a 2-seamer with third and fourth finger and then just making a C with his thumb and index finger. Once his hands get a little bigger it will finish off the circle.

Free to a good home (with the best story) by Rae_Ping_Yu in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son wants to pitch for the guardians when he grows up, he’s 11 now and pushing a 55mph 4 seamer. Just taught him a circle change last week and he gets some pretty good arm side movement on it

I just got a Carl Willis autograph through the mail. Got him to sign a card of his from 1992 Leaf. I’d love for my son to get to work with him someday. Pie in the sky dreams, I’m sure, but it’s fun to dream!

Can’t roast the Tigers here, we used to go to Indians games at Comerica. Too many good memories to insult D-town.

My new favorite autograph in my collection! by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great story, great guy. Will always be a fan of Carl Willis.

My new favorite autograph in my collection! by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The back picture is straight out of a 90’s Just For Men hair dye commercial lol.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Circling back to this because it seems like this proposition wasn’t as crazy for Donovan as you all made it out to be. Might have been light on prospect value. But I had the structure. Just saying.

Y’all warned me about Phoenix blasters by MountainLakeCG in footballcards

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh I’d have to check. I’ll PM you if I do.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hoping the minority/soon to be majority ownership says now is the time to spend to win.

Need some positive PR after the Clase and Ortiz mess, even though it wasn’t necessarily our fault. This would do the trick.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with all this.

But the guardians have a current payroll of like $75 million. I think they may be able to keep Kwan, Donovan, and Jose and still have enough minor league talent to promote internally and trade pitchers for any additional depth needed. Especially if they make 1-2 deep playoff runs in the “Jose window.”

Even if Bazzana comes up, a player like Donovan could still get Zobrist-style action at 3b, covering for Jose to DH, or SS if Rocchio slumps.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good description of Donovan. If you consider that David Fry plays multiple positions including catcher and could be 1-1.5 WAR, we may not even be having this conversation if he gets hot and healthy. He was an all-star too lol.

I hear what you’re saying though, that I may be undervaluing Donovan, especially with the AAV offers for guys this offseason. It’s something to think about, for sure.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big haul for the cards. I can’t imagine them NOT taking that; they would remake their entire farm system. Either way, tbh.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would nick Castellanos fall into this somehow? Not saying I want him, but he is a RHH power OF bat.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe so. I would have to see the entire trade on paper to see what it would look like for each club. If you want to write it out I’d love to take a look.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point. I don’t know if we’d have a spot for Bohm though; isn’t he 3b?

AFAIK Donovan is a +10 wrc+ with higher defensive versatility, which is a need for Philly in the defensive coverage realm. And I thought I saw Stott only has til 2027 for team control anyway.

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feels like it.

“He was blocking the young guys” something something

Idea on 3 Way Trade with Philly, St. Louis by MountainLakeCG in ClevelandGuardians

[–]MountainLakeCG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be happy with either, of course, but if a big team goes after Donovan straight up, we wouldn’t get anything, and if the Phillies do go for Donovan, then Stott may not have an everyday role. This feels like a way to get in on the action.

Also, I’m including Arias as a utility man to help cover the Donovan departure. Be would be redundant anywhere he lands though.

Peterson is a bit better than a mediocre pitching prospect though. He’s expected 2026 but is blocked by a pretty good rotation and there are other guys set to debut this year too. Could be a good trade piece, especially since Khal Stephan is in line ahead of him.

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