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Podcast: Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians
Episode: Cleveland Guardians NEED to Solve the Factory of SADNESS That is CF | Chase DeLauter or Bust?
Description: Cleveland Guardians center field has become baseball's biggest black hole. The franchise that once featured greats like Kenny Lofton and Larry Doby now ranks dead last offensively at the position, with three of their worst center field seasons in franchise history occurring in the last five years alone. Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down why Lane Thomas, Angel Martinez, and Nolan Jones all failed in 2025, leaving the Guardians with zero answers heading into 2026. The show discusses internal prospects like Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana, who could shift from second base to the outfield. We explore trade talk Thursday...