Ken and Anthony break down a Guardians trade deadline that stunned them, with Cleveland landing Joe Adell, Nathaniel Lowe, and pitcher Foster Griffin while giving up relatively little. They dig into how the new bats fit as a lefty/righty platoon, praise Foster Griffin's unlikely path to the majors, and note the ripple effect on the rotation, including Gavin Williams potentially sliding to the bullpen. The two also wrestle with crediting ownership for finally being aggressive, weighing the Luis Castillo trade as a contrast, and ask callers whether the Guardians can now be taken seriously as an American League contender.
Guardians Were Aggressive at the Deadline and Nobody Saw It Coming
Jo Adell #7 of the Los Angeles Angels runs the bases in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 28, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Aug 04, 2026, 06:38 AM ETUpdated Aug 04, 2026, 06:36 AM ET
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene weekday mornings is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima from 6-10a! The show guides you through…
