It’s the age-old battle of the Cleveland pitching factory and computer calculations with the chances of breaking a 75-year title drought hanging in the balance.
Before the holidays, I took a look at what ZiPS had to say about Guardians hitters. As usual, I would like to offer the usual caveat that projections aren’t the end-all, be-all, nor are they intended to be. They simply offer reasonable estimates of potential performance based on past precedents, underlying metrics, and 2023 performance levels. As such, good projections offer fans (and teams) insights into where the team has to improve (either through internal development/adjustment or external additions).