Another month has come and gone and … Cleveland is still in it? If you had told me in February that the Guardians’ playoff odds would be 27.9% on July 5, I’d have laughed you out of the room. But here we are, with the kids doing alright.
I’m not ready to wager anything on whether Cleveland actually comes through on those odds, but it’s been pretty fun to watch. As the first half winds to a close, here’s what I am buying and selling.
Buy: Offensive potential
As of today, Cleveland sits 17th among MLB teams in terms of fWAR, with a wRC+ five points below league average (100), and the third-fewest home runs hit (61) of any team.