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GUARDIANS' FARM SYSTEM SHAKE-UP: Top Prospects Re-Ranked

Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis provide their top 20 prospects rankings post draft, discussing big movers like Alfonsin Rosario, fallers like Jaison Chourio, and where players like Jace LaViolette fit. Jeff attempts to find the Guardians a new catcher and Justin wants to bring back a former prospect in a minor trade with the Padres, as the guys lean into the trade deadline. Other discussions include the impact of injuries on prospect rankings, the Guardians' struggles with pitcher development, and the search for catching talent. The hosts offer insights on CJ Kayfus, Jace LaViolette, and Brett Baty, while examining the organization's player development philosophy.

0:00 Intro: Guardians farm system re-ranking

5:17 Prospects 20-11

10:15 Prospects 10-1

15:15 Top prospects analysis: Injuries impacting rankings

20:22 Trade proposals: Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra

25:56 More trade ideas: Mets' Brett Baty, Padres' Waldron

31:03 Analyzing Phillies trade targets for Lane Thomas

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