Shane Bieber Returns to Cleveland Guardians: What is the Best Outcome for Both Parties in This Deal?
Shane Bieber is reportedly returning to the Cleveland Guardians. This episode breaks down how and why Bieber is back in the fold for 2025 and maybe 2026, and looks at the risk for both sides and what the best case scenario is for the Guardians and Bieber in this deal.
We also discuss if this deal takes the Guardians out of doing anything else in the way of adding pitching this offeason, as well as some other “trade rumors” about the Cincinnati Reds interest in Josh Naylor and Lane Thomas, and if that makes any sense.
Juan Soto also signed his mega deal and Wily Adames signed a big contract over the weekend, both of which impacts Cleveland’s draft status, so we detail those ramifications as well in this episode.
5:00 Shane Bieber’s Return
10:00 Bieber’s Health and Future
15:00 Guardians’ Strategy and Winter Meetings
20:00 Trade Rumors and Market Options
25:00 Lane Thomas and Josh Naylor Trade Speculation
30:00 Impact of Juan Soto’s Deal
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4 comments
I think Bieber is betting on himself. He could have gotten more than Boyd this year but if he has a great half season he could be looking at 4 year, $120 million next year.
I just saw they're being traded to Baltimore. These articles are so full of crap. Shane is betting on having a great year and then he may walk.
Mets way overpaid for Soto in my opinion. He’s an amazing hitter but a below average fielder and not a great base runner. He will be a DH in 5 years. Overpaid not overrated
Good deal for both sides