'I’ve unveiled all these past transgressions to say that I’ve changed my ways. I’ve seen the light and I’m picking the Guardians to repeat as AL Central champs with an 88-74 record,' writes Guardians beat writer Paul Hoynes.
In 2016, after Cleveland lost starters Danny Salazar and Carlos Carrasco to injuries going down the stretch in September, I said their season was over. Yes, they’d win the Central, but that was as far as they’d go.But I was a true believer. When a fan on Twitter said he’d jump into Lake Erie if Cleveland didn’t make the World Series, and asked if I’d take the plunge if they did, I couldn’t agree fast enough.
But it’s hard not to like this team after watching it last year. Steven Kwan, Amed Rosario, Jose Ramirez, Josh Bell and Josh Naylor provide speed, power and production in the first five spots in the lineup. Oscar Gonzalez and Andres Gimenz add some pop to the bottom of the lineup. The bullpen, a strength last year, is coming off a bumpy spring with the exception of James Karinchak. If they continue to struggle, my prediction will backfire. But I think closer Emmanuel Clase, Trevor Stephan, Enyel De Los Santos, Eli Morgan and Nick Sandlin will find the right gear when the season starts.
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