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Guardians of the Future

Next Year in Cleveland

Justin Lada, of Next Year in Cleveland, the News-Herald/Morning Journal, and Prospects Live provides news, analysis and interviews of the Cleveland Guardians minor league system.

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01:21:53

Witness the Clip Show!

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2023/10/12

The voice of Huntington Park and the Columbus Clippers, Matt Leinginger, joins the podcast to share what powers he does and doesn't have over the Columbus Clippers roster, working in minor league baseball and social media, why he's optimistic about Jhonkensy Noel, Angel Martinez, Kyle Manzardo, Cade Smith and others. And we also discuss what makes a good minor league ballpark experinece, and why he never settles for just good

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00:48:53

Reviewing the RubberDucks 2023 Season

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2023/10/06

Akron RubberDucks broadcaster Marco LaNave joins the podcast to put the bow on the 'Ducks 2023 season. Even though Akron didn't make the playoffs, there was plenty to talk about from Chase DeLauter's brief stint at the end of the season, Franco Aleman's incredible run in Double-A, and what he needs to work on. We talked about Will Dion's impressive output at Double-A and how he's able to keep it up despite the low velocity. We also talked about Juan Brito's future in

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01:00:33

Lights Out for the Hillcats in 2023

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2023/09/22

The Lynchburg Hillcats finished the 2023 season over .500 for the firs time since 2018, despite making the playoffs in 2022. They did it with interesting hitters between Jose Devers' surprising power at the end of the year, Guy Lipscomb's wheels, Wuilfredo Antunez's tenacity and more. Hillcats broadcaster Jason Prill stops by to put a bow on the Hillcats 2023 season.We get into Devers' season, Jaison Chourio's brief stint, why strikeouts and walks are inconsistent at the Low-A

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01:12:16

Docking the Ship on the Captains 2023 Season

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2023/09/12

As minor league baseball winds down for the 2023 season, the Lake County Captains season has come to a close. It was an interesting year with the biggest story being Chase DeLauter's exciting second half once he was healthy, showing why he was a first round pick. On this week's Guardians of the Future, Michael Mahoney, a game day operator for the Captains, joins Justin Lada to talk about the Captains roster in 2023 including Chase DeLauter, Parker Messick, Ethan Hankins, Dayan Frias, Jake

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00:34:58

Comebacks and Callups

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2023/08/22

On this episode of the Guardians of the Future, we discuss the recent rehab games from new prospect Kyle Manzardo and if he could and will come up before the end of the year. We also talk about if George Valera should come up in September for Cleveland, what prospects could be promoted in the system like Jaison Chorio and Ralphy Velazquez. We talk about who's hot and who's not in the minors for the Guardians, why they didn't make Bryan Lavastida the backup option when Cam Gallagher got

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00:45:46

Deadline Decisions and Draft Debuts

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2023/08/09

The Cleveland Guardians had an interesting and somewhat controversial trading deadline. On this episode of Guardians of the Future, we discuss why the Guardians decided to move Aaron Civale now, why Kyle Manzardo could solve a long term need for the team, and how the Guardians got a lot of potential out of the Josh Bell deal. We also discuss some the 2023 draft class debuting in the minors this week and why the Guardians are suddenly having these guys play in games in their draft year. This

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01:21:07

Aftermath of the Draft

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2023/07/18

Justin Lada and Willie Hood run through the Cleveland Guardians 2023 draft class, their thoughts on first round pick Ralphy Velazquez, high upside high school arm Alex Clemmey, interesting day two and day three players and answer your draft questions. https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/ Watch on YouTube

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02:31:29

Live Streaming the 1st Round of the 2023 MLB Draft

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2023/07/10

Justin Lada, Jared Sziber and Joe Werner banter about the first round of the 2023 MLB draft leading up to the Guardians pick at 23 and then react to the pick. A long one, but plenty of fun draft and Guardians banter.

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01:07:40

Will Guardians Thread the Needle in the 2023 MLB Draft?

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2023/07/07

Just before the 2023 MLB draft, Justin Lada and Willie Hood look at the latest mock drafts from over at Next Year in Cleveland, the big outlets and look at possibilities for the Guardians at pick 23, 534 and 62, and then deeper in the draft. A deep dive on the Guardians draft philosophies, strengths, weaknesses, what to know, tyes like Brock Wilken, Nolan Schaunel, Colt Emerson, some of our favorite pitchers and deep sleeper hitters. If you love the Guardians and the MLB draft, this one's for

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01:10:02

Half First Half, Half Draft, Full Cast

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2023/06/27

For the first time this year, Willie Hood is back to join Justin Lada to recap the highlights and lowlights from the first half of the minor league baseball season from the Cleveland Guardians minor league system and then a whole lot of 2023 MLB Draft talk and who the Guardians could take at 23/58/96. Subscribe to the newsletter for more: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/ Subscribe and watch on YouTube

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01:24:52

Fair and Unfair Comparisons

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2023/05/22

Former Guardians Baseball Insider intern and current Baseball Prospectus/Red Black Green Baseball writer Pat Ellington joins Justin Lada on this week's episode of Guardians of the Future to discuss Cleveland Guardians prospects in High-A Lake County. Topics/players discussed: Juan Brito and the unfair comparisons to Jose Ramirez Ethan Hankins' first few starts back Other standout players in Lake County Which Lake County starter deserves a promotion Sleeper pitcher Reid Johnston

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00:50:48

Duck Tales From the Road

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2023/05/16

Akron RubberDucks broadcaster Marco LaNave joins host Justin Lada for this week's episode of the podcast. Marco gives some insight into Joey Cantillo's efforts to attack the zone and be more consistent following his 13 strikeout performance a few weeks ago, as well as looking into what has Aaron Bracho off to a potentially resurgent start to the season. Also discussed is the tandem starter group of Doug Nikhazy and Jack Leftwich that is loaded with potential, how Bryan Lavastida can respond

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00:50:07

Duck Depth

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2023/05/02

This week on the Guardians of the Future podcast, we check in on the Double-A Akron RubberDucks. What does the pitching depth look like in Akron with Gavin Williams up to Double-A?How will Akron replace Williams' innings? What's with Angel Martinez's slow start and the lack of hitting so far by the prospects on the RubberDucks? We also review the impressive rookie debuts of Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee, discuss why the Guardians decided to give David Fry a try in their three catcher

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00:51:23

Checking in On the Clip Show

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2023/04/24

It was a weird week in Columbus with rainouts and promotions and callups. Logan Allen was called up to make his debut with the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, so on this week's episode, we get into his debut and where's been first. While talking about the Clippers we also talk about Tanner Bibee's first start where he "struggled" by his standards and what's next for him. We also get into:- Jhonkensy Noel's slow start and struggles - David Fry's future - Brayan

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01:10:36

Lowdown from Lynchburg - Hillcats Broadcaster Jason...

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2023/04/18

On this week's episode of the Guardians of the Future podcast, Lynchburg Hillcats broadcast Jason Prill joins Justin Lada to talk about the Hillcats mature offense and pitching staff, as well as: Jason's background growing up in Cleveland and becoming the Hillcats broadcaster Nate Furman moving into the leadoff spot, being a sparkplug and leader Wuilfedo Antunez's mature approach Manuel Mejias being the youngest position player at a Guardians affiliate this year so far Guy

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00:36:58

Guardians Acquire Steven Hajjar to Complete Will...

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2023/03/28

The Guardians of the Future podcast is back with another epsiode before the start of the minor league season this week! Topics discussed this week: Guardians acquire LHP Steven Hajjar to complete the Will Benson trade with the Reds Tim Herrin and Hunter Gaddis make the opening day roster out of the bullpen Taking your prospect questions My Guardians prospect predictions for 2023 https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/

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00:39:59

Disusing Short Term Roles for Guardians Prospects Bo...

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2023/03/13

On this week's episode of the Guardians of the Future podcast, we give the reminder about how Bo Naylor's role was always going to play out in 2023, how Cleveland might handle the injuries to Sam Hentges and Cody Morris with regards to Tim Herrin's case in the short and long term, what role we could see for Joey Cantillo in 2023. We also look at the possible role for Peyton Battenfield. Some good news on Ethan Hankins and how Micah Pries and Petey Halpin are getting noticed in spring training. And

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00:41:24

Chatting with New Lake County Captains Owner Alan Miller

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2023/03/06

On this episode of the Guardians of the Future podcast, I'm joined by new Lake County Captains owner Alan Miller to talk about the exciting changes coming to the Captains franchise and Classic Park this season. We talk about what got Alan into baseball, specifically minor league baseball, his history in marketing and working in baseball and sports, as well as some of the cool changes and promotions we'll see at Classic Park in 2023. I'll also give some spring training thoughts and observations on

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00:57:35

More on the Will Benson/Justin Boyd trade, Guardians...

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2023/02/10

This week's episode of the Guardians of the Future podcast is a solo venture. - Breaking down the Will Benson/Justin Boyd trade with the Cincinnati Reds - Notable Cleveland Guardians minor league coaching assignments - Cleveland's non-roster prospect invitees to spring training - Guardians prospects playing in the World Baseball Classic and the impact of that on those prospects - And which Guardians prospects could benefit from other players on the team playing in the World Baseball

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00:41:49

Getting to Know 2022 Cleveland Guardians Draft Pick...

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2023/02/03

On this episode of the Guardians of the Future podcast, 2022 Cleveland Guardians draft pick Nate Furman was gracious enough to join us to talk about a lot of different things. We talked about his Philadelphia Eagles playing in the Super Bowl, his time in the Cape Cod League and why teams like the Guardians may value players who have had success playing there, his draft day experience, what he's working on as a player and how he approaches the game, all the way to his walkup song and what he's been

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