Maybe the Guardians Will Be Ok

We all had some good times and some bad times in 2024 - let’s end this on an optimistic note for the Cleveland Guardians.

If the Guardians are willing to be aggressive with promotions, here’s how I see the best-case scenario for Opening Day unfolding:

(Steamer Projections unless otherwise noted)

1. Kwan - LF - 125 wRC+

2. Santana - 1B/DH - 120 wRC+ (129 wRC+ after a swing change last year and his hitting profile plays better in Cleveland)*

3. Ramirez - 3B - 137 wRC+

4. Manzardo - 1B - 119 wRC+

5. DeLauter/Noel - RF - 120 wRC+ (**I’ll explain this below)

6. Thomas - CF - 106 wRC+

7. Naylor - C - 102 wRC+

8. Rocchio - SS - 102 wRC+

9. Brito - 2B - 98 wRC+

Bench:

Hedges - C - 55 wRC+

Arias - IF/OF - 94 wRC+

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