With all the hoopla and falderol that accompanies the summer amateur draft, baseball fans might be fooled into believing that it’s the end-all and be-all of acquiring baseball players. They would be wrong. The Guardians have been focusing on International Signing Day with great effect for many years (imagine this franchise without José Ramírez).
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Sports Illustrated Cleveland Guardians News, Analysis and More
Guardians linked to Venezuelan prospects Jaison Chourio and Victor Izturis.
What caused the death of Cleveland Guardians’ catcher Andres Melendez? Hey, Hoynsie - cleveland.com
Cleveland's minor league catcher died on Dec. 16 in Miami. He was 20.
MLB International Prospects Signing Day 2021-22
One of the most important dates on the baseball calendar has moved from July 2 to Jan. 15, but the day’s significance remains the same.
Cuyahoga County retains high credit rating as issuing bonds for Progressive Field renovations - cleveland.com
Moody’s Investors Services gave the county an Aa2 rating, its third-highest ranking.
Around the league
- Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman has offered to buy Triston McKenzie a Rolex — If he meets certain performance standards.
- So long, Melky Cabrera.
- Nationals ZiPs.
- The Atlantic League will no longer be using robot umps.