Nearly a week on, it’s still hard to believe that the Guardians actually went out and filled a gap in the team in free agency. With a bat no less, and not something out of the bargain bin!
Josh Bell is a far cry from the Mark Reynoldses and Casey Kotchmans that filled out first base a decade ago, and better even than Mike Napoli’s incredible half a season. We’re talking about a guy who can hit 35 or so dingers, work a walk, make contact, and do all those other good-hitter things that were lacking last year.