Spring Training has been an up-and-down affair with injuries, big moments, and shocking results. The Cleveland Guardians have weathered that storm well and are ready for the 2023 MLB regular season. When talking about their previous season, the Guardians finished 2022 with 92 wins at the top of the AL Central division. But despite winning the AL Central, they suffered an early postseason exit.
This off-season, the Terry Francona-led team made a few small moves, adding to their roster. The Guardians generally don’t spend a heavy chunk on players and are regularly at the bottom of MLB’s payrolls. But most recently, they made fans happy with contract extension talks for one of their star players.
Cleveland Guardians star Andres Gimenez is in talks to extend his contract
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2022 was a massive season for Andres Gimenez, as he cemented his place as a star player. Furthermore, he made his first All-Star appearance. Most recently, ESPN’s Jeff Passan shared that Gimenez is in talks to sign a contract extension with the Guardians. This is huge news as the Cleveland-based franchise looks to lock down its star to a long deal. Passan shared the news via Twitter.
Second baseman Andrés Giménez and the Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a long-term contract extension, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. Giménez, 24, was a first-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner last year and put up 7.4 Wins Above Replacement — a star-level season.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 28, 2023
In a Tweet, he said, “Second baseman Andrés Giménez and the Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a long-term contract extension, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. Giménez, 24, was a first-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner last year and put up 7.4 Wins Above Replacement — a star-level season.” In a reply to his own Tweet, Passan also mentioned that the deal would be worth 7 years and $106.5 million with a club option for 2031.
The reactions to this deal have been wholly positive, as Guardians fans celebrate.
Some fans were excited and shocked by the deal.
The Guardians finally spending some money 💰💰
— Abraham (@AGO_Baseball88) March 28, 2023
LFGGGG pic.twitter.com/1S6hmgtgSP
— Nick Talks Browns (@nicktalksbrowns) March 28, 2023
We are actually…extending our stars??? LFG!! https://t.co/dxxV75M6hP pic.twitter.com/QTmljtDWZw
— John Bench (@digdog407) March 28, 2023
Other fans looked forward to the future.
It’s a good day for Guards baseball.
— one cleveland baseball fan (@1CLEbaseballfan) March 28, 2023
Great that the guardians lock up a guy, hopefully they can build a core for years to come
— B Riv (@brivsports) March 28, 2023
Great ball player, guardians have a nice core of players
— Joey Cavallero (@joey_cavallero) March 28, 2023
You’re home, Andres. Now let’s make something special happen in Cleveland. https://t.co/a7KgccAEaG
— Daniel Gibel (@Dan_Gibel) March 28, 2023
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This is a huge deal for the Guardians to get done as Gimenez looks to be a gem of a player. They recently lost a pitcher to injury, but this contract news will lift spirits. The Guardians will now look forward to the 2023 season, starting in a few days.
The Guardians are favorites to win the AL Central
Going into the 2023 MLB season, the Cleveland Guardians are favorites to win the AL Central division. But experts predict that the Minnesota Twins will give them tough competition. It will be interesting to see how the Guardians perform with many, expecting them to make the postseason.
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