GuardiansUpdated: Nov. 08, 2025, 10:38 a.m.|Published: Nov. 08, 2025, 5:05 a.m.
Guardians’ fans aren’t happy that they didn’t keep left-hander Kolby Allard.AP
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Hey, Hoynsie: I am surprised at Kolby Allard and Ben Lively being removed from the Guardians’ 40-man roster and subsequently becoming free agents. As for not exercising John Means’ option, did he have a setback because $6 million for a veteran left-handed starter is a good deal? — Carl, Las Vegas.
Paul Hoynes, born in Cleveland, has been the beat writer for the Indians/Guardians since 1983. He attended Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland and received a journalism degree from Marquette University. He… more
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