It’s that time of year again, with nothing going on and still weeks from even seeing an equipment truck loading up for Arizona, that the intrusive thoughts start wending their way into the mind of the baseball fan.
Coming off a lovely surprise in 2022, there’s a lot to be happy about with the Guardians. The lineup seems pretty locked in, rotation is strong, bullpen is lockdown, manager is Tito, farm system is bursting — just all rad things that help build a dreamy picture of the future of baseball in Cleveland.
But unbidden, the idea pops up in my mind: trade Oscar Gonzalez.