Ken and Anthony react to former player Jason Stanford's measured praise of the Joe Adell trade before Ken checks himself on whether he's overrating a deadline he's genuinely starved for after years of inactivity. They argue the additions directly address the Guardians' warning-track-power and runners-in-scoring-position problems, and break down a five-man rotation anchored by Foster Griffin that Ken calls one of the best in baseball. A caller praises ownership for empowering the front office, prompting Ken to draw a parallel between the Guardians and the Steelers as quietly run, consistently competitive organizations whose fans have grown numb to just making the playoffs.
Are the Guardians Basically Baseball's Version of the Steelers?
Rhys Hoskins #8 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a two-run homer during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Progressive Field on August 01, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Published Aug 04, 2026, 09:33 AM ETUpdated Aug 04, 2026, 09:32 AM ET
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
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