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Trade Deadline Drama: Will Kwan or Bieber Leave Cleveland?

The MLB trade deadline looms, and the Cleveland Guardians face crucial decisions. Steven Kwan and Shane Bieber's names swirl in trade rumors, but are they truly on the block? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis analyze recent reliever trades, comparing what the returns for Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase could have been. They dissect Kwan's sky-high trade value and speculate on possible deals with teams like the Mets.

The guys recap the Guardians' 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies and predict last-minute trades. Will the front office make a splash, or stand pat?  

0:00 Intro: Guardians win, trade rumors

5:18 Relief pitcher trades, Clase's trade value

10:25 Kwan trade rumors, high asking price

15:20 Potential trade partners for Kwan

20:42 Carson Benge as potential trade target

25:28 Guardians' bullpen game victory over Rockies

30:01 Evaluating Kwan's trade value, looking ahead

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