Locked On Indians

Jose Ramirez signed his final extension with the Cleveland Guardians. But the team still has to answer questions about moves to strengthen the lineup around their superstar. Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down the impact of Ramirez's extension, dissect Chris Antonetti’s statements on the Guardians’ offensive outlook, and challenge the team’s willingness to trust emerging talents like Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana. The show examines failed attempts to sign outfield reinforcements, the realities of platooning in the Guardians’ lineup, and whether the prospect pipeline can truly provide improvement.   04:37 Decoding Front Office Speak07:22 Outfielder Focus Limits Opportunities12:41 Platoon Strategy and Player Deals15:51 Trade Talks and Asking Prices22:08 Player Development and Roster Decisions26:07 Player Evaluation and Expectations30:07 Prioritize Now, Not the Future32:16 Blitzer Waiting to Become Majority Owner? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes do