What I’m hearing about what was behind the main moves by the Guardians this winter: Let’s talk prospects: Part One 1. Let’s talk about the big picture, and money is always a part of the big picture. But so is something else.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Realistically, the Guardians never had a chance to sign Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, though they did try. The Guardians were among the 20 or so teams that expressed interest in Sasaki right after the Chiba Lotte Marines, his Japanese team, posted him at the MLB winter meetings in December.

The Cleveland Guardians are currently linked to 26 players for their 2025 international signing class who are set to sign on Wednesday, January 15. The Guardian

As it currently stands, Cleveland's payroll sits at $97,387,203. To put this in context, the Guardians finished the 2024 season with a payroll of $143,865,037, making this a difference of -$46,478,014. (All numbers are per BrooksGate on X .)

Straw, who won a Gold Glove award in 2022, was placed on waivers last Spring but was not claimed by any other Major League team. He spent the majority of the 2024 season in the Cleveland organization at Triple-A Columbus. The veteran outfielder posted a batting average of .240 with 3 home runs, 47 RBIs with 30 stolen bases.

Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the coming years. CBS Sports is underway examining the top three prospects in each organization. Our definition of "prospect" is simple: does that player have rookie eligibility remaining for the 2025 season?

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The Cleveland Guardians' starting rotation has been one of the most discussed areas of the team's offseason. Last year, it was a clear weakness that needed some upgrades. The front office has made ...

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The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.