Can the Cleveland Guardians Prove to be Contenders & is a Trade or Chase DeLauter the Missing Piece?

GUARDIANS CONTENDERS? Trade Targets and Prospect Call-ups Analyzed Are the Cleveland Guardians true playoff contenders? Justin Lada and guest Mike 'Chico' Bormann dissect the team's strengths, focusing on their formidable starting rotation led by young arms like Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams. The duo explores potential trade targets to bolster the roster, weighing the pros and cons of pursuing players like Luis Robert. Prospect enthusiasts won't want to miss the in-depth discussion on Chase DeLauter's major league readiness and his Chipper Jones-like potential. Plus, hear passionate takes on recent draft pick Travis Bazzana and the importance of patience in player development. Tune in for expert analysis on the Guardians' playoff chances and future roster moves. 0:00 Intro: Guardians' up-and-down season so far 5:00 Starting pitching key to Guardians' contention 10:00 Guardians need offensive improvement to contend 15:00 Limited trade market for potential upgrades 20:12 Prospects may be solution over trades 25:00 Weighing pros and cons of calling up DeLauter 29:50 Travis Bazzana not a bust despite injury Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Rugiet Ready is a next-gen prescription treatment designed to amplify arousal in the brain and boost blood flow. Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONMLB and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get 15% off today. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download 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. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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://link.chtbl.com/LOGuardians?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #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.