When analyzing the state of MLB and each one of its teams, it’s hard to find one that is in better shape than the Cleveland Guardians.
Which factors can we evaluate?
Revenue, on-field success, quality of the farm system, number of young stars in pre-arbitration or arbitration years, average age, ability to keep up with modern times and resources, and more.
While considering all these situations and factors, the Guardians rate positively in almost all of them.
They are in a very good spot for the future and look like they will be a consistent contenders for years to come.
They have achieved a sustainable model.
“The Guardians had 17 rookies make their MLB debut last season… and yet they still boast the No. 2 farm system in the sport. Doesn’t guarantee anything – the sun could explode at any moment; none of this actually matters – but the organization is in a super healthy spot,” Guards insider Zack Meisel tweeted.
The Guardians had 17 rookies make their MLB debut last season… and yet they still boast the No. 2 farm system in the sport.
Doesn't guarantee anything – the sun could explode at any moment; none of this actually matters – but the organization is in a super healthy spot. https://t.co/4AIcXyNOIm
— Zack Meisel (@ZackMeisel) February 2, 2023
The best MLB organizations aren’t necessarily the ones that spent the most money.
The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels tend to spend a lot and they have the grand total of zero World Series titles in the last 20 years.
The Guardians haven’t won since 1948, but thankfully, that’s not the only way to measure organizational success.
They are young, they are good, and they have stars: they are in a perfect spot to make deep postseason runs in the foreseeable future.
The Guards have added some power to their lineup and it looks dangerous now, with Jose Ramirez, Josh Naylor, Andres Gimenez, Josh Bell, Mike Zunino, Steven Kwan, Oscar Gonzalez, and Amed Rosario.
Their bullpen is deep and strong, headlined by Emmanuel Clase; and Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie are bonafide stars in a deep rotation.
But that’s not all because Cleveland has a lot of quality prospects waiting in the wings: Bo Naylor, Daniel Espino, Brayan Rocchio, Logan Allen, George Valera, and Gabriel Arias are just some of them.
Cleveland is good now, and will be better tomorrow.
They are on the right path.
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