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Justin Lada and Willie Hood welcomed some listeners/fans of the show onto a live recording of the podcast to talk about the Cleveland Guardians offseason ahead, including the 40 man roster decisions, losing coaches, the CBA negotiations as it relates to Cleveland, among other MLB topics. IBI's Pat Ellington also joined the show.

For the die-hard Cleveland Indians baseball and Cleveland Guardians prospect fans, Justin Lada and Joe Coblitz break down Richie Palacios' hot AFL start and his future, among other Arizona Fall League topics. Justin and Joe also review the Arizona Complex League season and Lynchburg Hillcats season. Some thoughts on baseball finally helping to provide minor leaguers housing in some form, your questions and a dog protecting Joe from a scorpion.

On this week's episode of the Cleveland Guardians of the Future podcast, Justin Lada and Willie Hood discuss the end of the year for the Cleveland Indians at the major league level and minors. - Some thoughts on the 40 man roster decisions coming up - Players who impressed this year and took a step forward - Cody Morris' future role - More exciting pitching coming - What to do with Oscar Gonzalez - Why there will be a lot of discussion around the team all winter

On this week's episode of (Cleveland) Guardians of the Future Justin Lada and Joe Coblitz discuss: - The Akron RubberDucks championship victory  - Nolan Jones' surgery and future now - Anthony Gose's impressive debut as a pitcher - Wrapping up the season's for the Lake County Captains, Lynchburg Hillcats and the ACL/DSL teams

On this week's episode of (Cleveland) Guardians of the Future with Justin Lada and Willie Hood: - More on the Nolan Jones/Jose Ramirez situation - Gabriel Arias' season and comparing him with Brayan Rocchio - Daniel Espino's impressive finish to the season - Akron RubberDucks' playoff rotation - Who is the next Jose Ramirez?

Justin Lada and Stacy Hannan continue to debate where Nolan Jones' future is for the Cleveland Guardians Also discussed: - If/where Oscar Gonzalez fits in the OF - Is Will Benson adding a new position? - Xzavion Curry's rise in 2021 - Brayan Rocchio makes Baseball America's Top 100 - Francisco Perez is back, but Daniel Johnson is sent back to Triple-A Follow @Official_IBI @JL_Baseball and @StacyHannan1 on twitter

On this week's episode of (Cleveland) Guardians of the Future: Justin Lada and Joe Coblitz play a game of pick'em between the future middle infielders and outfielders that are on, or need to be on the 40 man roster. Luis Durango Jr.'s gamesmanship is also discussed, what to make of James Karinchak's future, the debate between Bryan Lavastida and Bo Naylor, and more..

Justin Lada, Joe Coblitz and Willie Hood on this week's Guardians of the Future: Joey Cantillo returning, injuries and Nolan Jones' situation, finding bullpen help, 40 man OF options including will Benson, Steven Kwan and Oscar Gonzalez..

Justin Lada and Spencer Carlson talk about the future of the Cleveland Guardians roster - Does Amed Rosario have to have a spot on the team in 2022? - Why the bullpen is the most concerning spot going into next year - Does Bradley ZImmer have a roster spot in 2022? - Cal Quantrill and Triston McKenzie have provided good answers - Does Nolan Jones fit this roster next year?

This week on Guardians of the Future with Justin Lada and Joe Coblitz: - George Valera and Jhonkensy Noel's promotions to Akron and Lake County, respectively - What relief prospects could be in the Cleveland Guardians bullpen in 2022? - What are the timelines of Peyton Battenfield and Konnor Pilkington - Will the 2022 Columbus Clippers pitching rotation be better than some MLB rotations? - Other debates about who will be on the Cleveland Indians 40 man roster this winter

This week on Guardians of the Future, Justin Lada and Caleb Philips discuss why Baseball America and Fangraphs have the Cleveland Indians farm system ranked so different right now.  Also discussed: - When will we see Cody Morris of Nolan Jones? - What is Richie Palacio's future role? - Juan Hillman held together the Akron RubberDucks now loaded pitching staff - Will playoffs push promotions for George Valera and Jhonekensy Noel? - What happened to Aaron Bracho? - Which middle infielders will move positions Follow Justin @JL_Baseball and Caleb at @CalebPhilips8 and read the latest feature on C Bryan Lavastida and check out the latest prospect rankings update https://indiansbaseballinsider.com/2021/08/16/adapting-quickly-nothing-new-for-cleveland-catching-prospect-bryan-lavastida/ https://indiansbaseballinsider.com/prospect-rankings-reports/

Jacob Benge and Stacy Hannan check-in from Columbus with Justin Lada about Cody Morris' first start for the Columbus Clippers. Also this week  - More on the rising Gabriel Arias - Has Logan Allen improved? - The promotion of Francisco Perez - George Valera's rocket keeps rising - Who will be in the Cleveland Guardians rotation in 2022? - Who will man SS and 2B for the Guardians in 2022? Follow @StacyHannan1 and @JacobBenge and @JL_Baseball and @official_IBI

Justin Lada and Pat Ellington talk about the promotions in the Cleveland Indians/Cleveland Guardians system of Bryan Lavastida, Brayan Rocchio, Cody Morris and more. Gabriel Arias developmental leap, Jose Tena and Daniel Espino’s next steps are discussed as well as the cases to protect Jhonkensy Noel or Steven Kwan in the Rule 5 draft. New mid-season prospect rankings will be coming soon so keep an eye on that and check out Pat’s piece on Gabriel Arias and why he deserves more prospect hype. https://indiansbaseballinsider.com/prospect-rankings-reports/ https://tangibleuno.medium.com/random-baseball-rambling-1-ss-gabriel-arias-cleveland-indians-triple-a-affiliate-d4f871ea044c 

Joe Coblitz joins Justin Lada from soggy Arizona to talk about the Arizona Complex League Cleveland Indians such as Isiah Greene, Junior Sanquintin, Milan Tolentino and more. Also discussed - When and where will Nolan Jones debut? - Alex Call's future - Will Francisco Perez get a call-up? - Futures for Steven Kwan and Richie Palacios - George Valera not being a top 100 prospect? - Is Bryan Lavastida catching up to Bo Naylor? And your questions... Please subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the show.

Justin Lada and Spencer Carlson banter about a ton of topics surrounding the Cleveland Indians heading into the 2nd half - Trading deadline - Why the team isn't a buyer or a seller - What to do with Eddie Rosario and Cesar Hernandez - The future of the team in Cleveland and the future of Jose Ramirez - The complexity of trading for a long term outfielder And a bunch of other random topics

Justin Lada and Willie Hood recap the Cleveland Indians 2021 MLB Draft Class going over big picks like Gavin Williams and Doug Nikhazy and then talk about the three Florida Gators they took, the only two bats they drafted, sleepers in Hunter Stanley and Tommy Ventimilgia, Jake Fox, Tanner Bibee, Jack Letwich and more. Plus we answer your draft questions.

Willie Hood and Justin Lada come together for a special 2021 MLB Draft episode of the podcast - What are the traits the Cleveland Indians look for? - Pitchers to know for Cleveland including Chase Petty, Andrew Painter, Anthony Solomento, Frank Mozzicato, Gunnar Hoglund - Hitters to know for Cleveland including Carson Williams, Harry Ford, Joe Mack, Edwin Arroyo, Peyton Stovall - More trends and types to watch out for that fit the Cleveland Indians MLB Draft model

Justin Lada and Caleb Philips are back on this week's episode of the Farm report to discuss: - Oscar Gonzalez continues to prove this is real - Bo Naylor being selected to the MLB Futures Game - Logan T. Allen's promotion to the Akron RubberDucks - Cody Morris & Adam Scott join Akron's rotation - Will Benson taking off as Akron's leadoff man - Tyler Freeman's injury - Bryan Lavastida's bat with the Lake County Captains - Mason Hickman and Tanner Burns' varying arsenal's in Lake County and more on the Cleveland Indians farm system

Justin Lada is joined by Jacob Benge on this week's Farm Report to talk about the Cleveland Indians minor league system - Hot bats for the Columbus Clippers including Andres Gimenez, Nolan Jones, Oscar Mercado and Trenton Brooks - Triston McKenzie and Logan Allen's most recent starts - Oscar Gonzalez's bat carrying the Akron RubberDucks in a long week - George Valera's continued success - More good starts in Lake County from Xzavion Curry, Logan T. Allen and now Mason Hickman - Alexfri Planez heating up 

On this week's episode of the Farm Report, Caleb Philips joins Justin Lada to break down the goings on in the Cleveland Indians system: - George Valera's return - Xzavion Curry's promotion - Shane Bieber's injury and its ripple effect on the pitching in the minors - Trenton Brooks' promotion - Alex Call and Richie Palacios' offensive success for the Akron RubberDucks - Nolan Jones' hot streak - What other promotions could be coming?