Prompted by the Dery Brothers' Guardians Cast, Ken and Anthony debate whether Jose Ramirez should be shut down given he hasn't recorded an extra-base hit since June 13th and appears to be playing through pain, including a defensive error that may point to compensation for his hamate injury. They weigh Ramirez's fierce competitiveness and refusal to sit against the risk of long-term damage, especially with him turning 34 in September and a potential lockout looming over next season's schedule. The two land on genuinely considering shutting him down by the end of the current homestand if the offense doesn't turn around against the Giants and Padres.
