Guardians staying busy reshaping roster | Jeff Schudel’s The Cleveland Beat
The Guardians have been staying busy since the World Series ended, first by introducing Steven...
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![By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived. In a somewhat surprising development, though, many teams are struggling to get much production from that spot. The next generation of big-bopping DHs like David Ortiz, Edgar Martinez and Frank Thomas hasn’t materialized, with just three players logging at least 110 games at designated hitter during the 2023 season. That trio includes Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna and the Nationals’ […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23284837479864.jpg?w=132 "By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived. In a somewhat surprising development, though, many teams are struggling to get much production from that spot. The next generation of big-bopping DHs like David Ortiz, Edgar Martinez and Frank Thomas hasn’t materialized, with just three players logging at least 110 games at designated hitter during the 2023 season. That trio includes Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna and the Nationals’ […]")
The designated hitter hasn’t always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major...
![Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he wanted a manager with a fresh perspective when he began the search to find the successor to Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout. Stephen Vogt checks that box. Vogt on Nov. 10 was introduced as the Guardians’ new manager. He seems comfortable in his new role after spending 2023 as the bullpen coach of the Seattle Mariners. Vogt, 39, spent 10 seasons as a catcher in the Major Leagues. He retired as a player after the 2022 season. “I don’t feel any pressure to replace Tito,” […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23314699377909-1.jpg?w=132 "Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he wanted a manager with a fresh perspective when he began the search to find the successor to Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout. Stephen Vogt checks that box. Vogt on Nov. 10 was introduced as the Guardians’ new manager. He seems comfortable in his new role after spending 2023 as the bullpen coach of the Seattle Mariners. Vogt, 39, spent 10 seasons as a catcher in the Major Leagues. He retired as a player after the 2022 season. “I don’t feel any pressure to replace Tito,” […]")
Guardians new manager Stephen Vogt won’t try to be Francona 2.0
Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he wanted a manager with a fresh...
![Baseball has been part of Steven Vogt’s life since before the Guardians’ new manager took his first step, and that’s no exaggeration. Vogt, 39, was introduced as the replacement for Terry Francona during a news conference Nov. 10 at Progressive Field. His 10-year playing career as a catcher ended in 2022. He was the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners in 2023. The first step in believing Vogt is ready for the job ahead of him is having faith Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff know how to do their jobs. Their list of […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23314698617153.jpg?w=132 "Baseball has been part of Steven Vogt’s life since before the Guardians’ new manager took his first step, and that’s no exaggeration. Vogt, 39, was introduced as the replacement for Terry Francona during a news conference Nov. 10 at Progressive Field. His 10-year playing career as a catcher ended in 2022. He was the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners in 2023. The first step in believing Vogt is ready for the job ahead of him is having faith Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff know how to do their jobs. Their list of […]")
Guardians new manager Steven Vogt was born to be in a baseball dugout
Baseball has been part of Steven Vogt’s life since before the Guardians’ new manager took...
![Now that the Guardians have found the franchise’s next manager in Stephen Vogt, they will finish filling out his coaching staff, then the front office will turn its sights to the 40-man roster ahead of the Nov. 14 deadline that precedes the Rule 5 draft. The draft will be held Dec. 6 at the winter meetings. Unlike years past, the Guardians’ system does not have a roster crunch of players who are of critical need to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. That is partially due to already having added several young prospects to the 40-man roster the last […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TNH-L-Captains0814-05.jpg?w=118 "Now that the Guardians have found the franchise’s next manager in Stephen Vogt, they will finish filling out his coaching staff, then the front office will turn its sights to the 40-man roster ahead of the Nov. 14 deadline that precedes the Rule 5 draft. The draft will be held Dec. 6 at the winter meetings. Unlike years past, the Guardians’ system does not have a roster crunch of players who are of critical need to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. That is partially due to already having added several young prospects to the 40-man roster the last […]")
Daniel Espino, Cade Smith top candidates for Guardians’ 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 draft deadline
Now that the Guardians have found the franchise’s next manager in Stephen Vogt, they will...
![Stephen Vogt, who in 2022 was a catcher for the Oakland A’s, is the new manager of the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians made the announcement around 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 and plan to introduce Vogt at a news conference on Nov. 10. At 39 he will be the youngest manager in the American League and the second youngest manager in the Majors. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is 37. Vogt was the bullpen coach and quality control coach for the Seattle Mariners in 2023 in his first and only season in coaching before making the jump to Guardians manager. Vogt is […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TNH-L-Stephen-Vogt.jpg?w=140 "Stephen Vogt, who in 2022 was a catcher for the Oakland A’s, is the new manager of the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians made the announcement around 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 and plan to introduce Vogt at a news conference on Nov. 10. At 39 he will be the youngest manager in the American League and the second youngest manager in the Majors. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is 37. Vogt was the bullpen coach and quality control coach for the Seattle Mariners in 2023 in his first and only season in coaching before making the jump to Guardians manager. Vogt is […]")
Guardians hire 39-year-old Stephen Vogt as manager
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![The World Series has concluded, and that means free agent shopping season is underway in Major League Baseball. The first order of business for the Guardians is to name a manager to replace Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout. Team president Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff have been busy interviewing candidates since the 2023 season ended. A new manager could be named sometime this week. The Guardians brass has been guarded about the managerial search, but it is known they have interviewed Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell. Counsell’s contract with the Brewers expired […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23206035054896.jpg?w=132 "The World Series has concluded, and that means free agent shopping season is underway in Major League Baseball. The first order of business for the Guardians is to name a manager to replace Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout. Team president Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff have been busy interviewing candidates since the 2023 season ended. A new manager could be named sometime this week. The Guardians brass has been guarded about the managerial search, but it is known they have interviewed Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell. Counsell’s contract with the Brewers expired […]")
Guardians need outfield bats, but don’t count on free agency for help | Jeff Schudel
The World Series has concluded, and that means free agent shopping season is underway in...
![President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff are continuing their methodical and thorough search for a manager to replace Terry Francona. Soon after the season ended with the Guardians third in the American League Central — at 76-86 16 games behind where they finished in 2022 — Antonetti said he had a list of 45 to 48 candidates. It is believed the list has been whittled to about a half dozen names. A decision on the first manager hired since Francona took the job in 2013 isn’t expected until the World Series concludes. Mariners bullpen coach […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AP23276695122777.jpg?w=132 "President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff are continuing their methodical and thorough search for a manager to replace Terry Francona. Soon after the season ended with the Guardians third in the American League Central — at 76-86 16 games behind where they finished in 2022 — Antonetti said he had a list of 45 to 48 candidates. It is believed the list has been whittled to about a half dozen names. A decision on the first manager hired since Francona took the job in 2013 isn’t expected until the World Series concludes. Mariners bullpen coach […]")
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