The California Penal League: A Cleveland Guardians Podcast

The Cleveland Indians are making moves! Though still sporting one of the game’s lowest payrolls, the Indians made some big free agency moves to bolster their lineup in 2021, re-signing second baseman Cesar Hernandez and signing outfielder Eddie Rosario from the divisional rival Minnesota Twins. The team may not be completely done wading in the free agency waters, but even if they are, the team is...

It’s a time of change for the Cleveland Indians: franchise superstar Francisco Lindor is gone and the team has a paltry payroll. But while we all brace ourselves for what could be a potentially tough season on the field, here are some New Year’s resolutions for the organization. Be sure to follow us on social as well @calpenalpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, the Indians finally went and did it, folks - they traded Francisco Lindor. And just to twist the knife a little more, they traded beloved pitcher Carlos Carrasco too, shipping both players off to the New York Mets for a four-player haul. So what can we expect out of these new players? Let’s break it down and process our feelings together. Be sure to follow us on social as well @calpenalpod....

In his ten years with the Cleveland Indians, Carlos Santana filled a ton of roles, from catcher to third baseman to first baseman to outfielder (during the World Series!). He grew into a beloved leader and a great defensive first baseman, and was always a consistent presence at the plate. So now that he’s gone (again - this time to the Royals), we’re pouring out for a true Cleveland baseball legen...

It’s the most magical time of year - it’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot season! Is certified psychopath Curt Schilling making the Hall this year? Will anybody from the steroid era? What do upcoming ballots look like as we start to move away from the steroid era? Let’s start arguing about it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cleveland Indians are trading Francisco Lindor this offseason - the sooner we all come to grips with it, the better. But that doesn’t mean they can’t make a trade that won’t vastly improve the team for the long-term. So what teams can offer the best return for the Indians’ star shortstop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cleveland Indians are in a state of flux, trying to retool on the fly without completely rebuilding the roster. But hey, they still made the playoffs in a bizarre, pandemic-shortened season, eventually getting embarrassed (again) by the New York Yankees. So what do we make of the season as a whole, and where do they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices