The Cleveland Guardians are a well-run club, but when it’s time to extend their own players or sign free agents, ownership often elects not to spend money and trade these assets before they become expensive.
It has happened numerous times over the years.
However, fans who have been clamoring for some changes in this particular approach may be happy to hear some recent news.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweeted on Thursday that “new money” will be coming to the Guardians: “David Blitzer’s purchase of 25-30% of the team was officially approved and will have controlling interest within six years,” he stated.
Who is David Blitzer?
According to Nightengale, “Blitzer, 52, is a co-managing partner and minority owner of the NHL New Jersey Devils, NBA Philadelphia 76ers, Triple-A Scranton Wilkes/Barre, and five professional soccer teams.”
Blitzer, 52, is a co-managing partner and minority owner of the NHL New Jersey Devils, NBA Philadelphia 76ers, Triple-A Scranton Wilkes/Barre, and five professional soccer teams. https://t.co/6Qu89ahXF3
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 16, 2022
A New Era For The Guardians
Blitzer had been trying to become involved with an MLB franchise for years: he was, for example, interested in the New York Mets when they became available a couple of years ago.
Nobody really knows for sure if he is more eager to spend money on roster improvements than his predecessors, but to be brutally honest, the bar isn’t set that high.
The Guardians did extend Jose Ramirez over the offseason and have a good collection of young, controllable talent.
With a few free agent signings and a Shane Bieber extension, there is a path for them to return to being the unquestioned best organization in the AL Central.
They are currently playing well and are second in the division, 2.5 games behind the leaders, the Minnesota Twins.
Is this the beginning of a new era in Cleveland?
Only time will tell, but stay tuned.
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