Terry’s Talkin’

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Book Signing

03:03 Discussion on Kyrie Irving's Legacy

08:18 Evaluation of the Cleveland Cavaliers

13:08 Donovan Mitchell's Performance and Leadership

19:20 Cavaliers' Record Against Winning Eastern Conference Teams

22:13 Spring Training and Player Evaluations for the Guardians

25:02 Josh Naylor's Performance and Potential

30:56 Catcher Position and DH Role

35:28 Andrew Berry's Press Conference at the NFL Combine

38:18 Proposed Rule Change for the NFL Trade Deadline

40:52 Running Backs and Johnny Manziel

43:26 Johnny Manziel's Comments on Brian Hoyer

45:06 Backup Quarterbacks for the Browns

50:53 JCU and Case in Division III Men's Basketball Tournament this weekend in Cleveland

57:22 Making Decisions and Terry's Faith & You column

01:00:07 Book Recommendation: Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald

01:04:43 Listener Emails and Terry's Newsletter

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In this episode of Terry's Talking Podcast, David Campbell and Terry Pluto discuss the results of a listener survey, the NBA All-Star Game, the Cleveland Cavaliers' performance, the importance of Carlos Carrasco for the Cleveland Guardians, and the front office's approach to young players. The conversation covers the Guardians' offensive line and outfield situation, the team's history of changing starters on opening day, changes in the Browns' coaching staff, the upcoming NFL Combine and draft season, and letters from Cleveland sports fans.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:49 Listener Survey Results

06:03 Book Recommendation: "The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln"

07:26 NBA All-Star Game Discussion

10:58 Cleveland Cavaliers Update

19:49 Discussion on Coaching and Perception of JB Bickerstaff

25:39 Cleveland Guardians Spring Training and Importance of Carlos Carrasco

34:26 Front Office's Approach to Young Players

38:08 Guardians' Outfield Situation

39:07 Guardians' History of Changing Starters on Opening Day

40:37 Changes in the Browns' Coaching Staff

41:18 Discussion on the NFL Combine and Draft Season

49:02 Letters from Cleveland Sports Fans

55:57 Closing Remarks

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Highlights:

• Spring Training and Playing Catch
• What the Browns can't neglect this offseason;
• The Discipline of Both Teams in the Super Bowl
• The Performance of Brock Purdy
• Pre-Snap Motion and Why it Matters
• A listener question about The Impact of Equipment on Injuries
• Can the Cavs win the Eastern Conference?
• What's driving the Cavs;
• What has to happen for Donovan Mitchell to enter the MVP conversation;
• Who is going to start in center field for the Guardians?
• Who is going to start at shortstop?
• And this week's listener letters about where they are from and why they are Cleveland sports fans.

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Highlights from this week's podcast with Terry Pluto and host David Campbell:

• 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Plans
• 02:41 Browns News: Ken Dorsey's Introductory Press Conference
• 03:10 Firing of Offensive Coordinators
• 05:21 The Role of Coordinators in Football
• 06:07 Value of Scripted Plays
• 07:31 Influence of Offensive Coordinators
• 08:18 Deshaun Watson's Preference for Scripted Plays
• 09:38 Pre-Snap Shifts and Motion in Offense
• 11:32 Effect of Eye Candy on Defense
• 12:12 Concerns about Deshaun Watson's Performance
• 13:41 Impact of Firing Coordinators on Head Coaches
• 15:14 Joe Flacco's Market Value
• 16:33 Backup Quarterback Options for the Browns
• 19:10 The Role of Offensive Coordinators in Turnovers
• 20:10 Players' Responsibility for Turnovers
• 22:23 Loss of Bill Callahan and Compensation
• 25:52 Interview Process for Coaches
• 29:11 Dine Drink CLE Podcast: Check it out
• 29:58 Cavs' Turnaround and Sustainable Success
• 34:24 Cavs' Chemistry and Playing for Each Other
• 38:01 JB Bickerstaff's Coaching Style and Messaging
• 40:02 Donovan Mitchell's MVP Candidacy
• 41:06 Cavs' Lack of National Recognition
• 42:09 Cavs' Potential for National Attention
• 43:16 Cavs' Future and Trade Deadline
• 44:12 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Contract with the Royals
• 45:31 Implications for the Guardians
• 47:32 Long-Term Contracts in Baseball
• 49:42 Fan Letters and Cleveland Sports Fandom

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In this episode of Terry's Talking podcast, Terry Pluto and host David Campbell discuss the hiring of Ken Dorsey as the Browns' offensive coordinator, the backup quarterback situation, the wide receiver position and Amari Cooper's contract, Deshaun Watson's playing style and injury concerns, and the Cavs' recent performance with the return of Darius Garland and the progress of Isaac Okoro.

Highlights:

• Browns: Hiring of Ken Dorsey as Offensive Coordinator
• Backup Quarterback Situation
• Wide Receivers and Amari Cooper's Contract
• Deshaun Watson's Playing Style and Injury Concerns
• Cavaliers: Return of Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro's Progress
• Isaac Okoro's Role and Development
• JB Bickerstaff's Coaching and Player Rotation
• Carlos Carrasco's Signing and Role with the 2024 Guardians
• Building a Bridge in the Guardians' Pitching Staff
• Fan Letter: Cleveland Sports Fandom

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In this episode, Terry Pluto and David Campbell discuss the Browns' offensive coordinator search, Kevin Stefanski's play calling, the Deshaun Watson trade, and the what might be next, or not, for Bill Belichick. They also explore a proposed change to football statkeeping and the impact of Tristan Thompson's suspension on the Cavs.

The conversation covers topics such as working with Darius Garland on moving without the ball. We also get into Guardsfest; and hear from two more listeners on why they are Cleveland sports fans.

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Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Listener Survey

02:47 Upcoming Appearance at the Music Box

03:20 Discussion on Browns' Offensive Coordinator Search

08:02 Should Kevin Stefanski Give Up Play Calling?

13:38 Andrew Berry's 10-Year Plan and Deshaun Watson Trade

16:27 Potential Negative Effects of the Deshaun Watson Trade

21:09 Andrew Berry's Comments on the Detroit Lions

23:16 Should the Browns Hire Bill Belichick?

25:09 Proposed Change to Football Statkeeping

35:01 Tristan Thompson's Suspension and its Impact on the Cavs

38:56 Working with Garland on Moving Without the Ball

39:53 The Trade Deadline and Making a Move

40:23 Cavs' Challenges and Limitations in Making Trades

41:18 Changes in Team Dynamics and Chemistry

42:43 Adapting to Injuries and Playing Style

43:45 Guards Fest and Spring Training Expectations

49:04 Letters from Fans

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Highlights:

• The Browns have shaken up their offensive coaching staff: Terry's take
• Why stability does not equal continuity;
• Do these changes mean Kevin Stefanski won't call plays in 2024;
• Is Myles Garrett a leader? And if not, is that OK?
• Who can be the new on-field leader of the Browns' defense;
• Why the Browns didn't "show up" against the Texans, and how they can fix it;
• Why talking about "trading Deshaun Watson" is a waste of time;
• Are the Browns too even-keeled?
• Can Deshaun Watson be a "faith multiplier" next season?
• The final Terry Weekly Kicker Update of the season;
• What critics of J.B. Bickerstaff should know about the Cavs coach;
• Whether not having Darius Garland and Evan Mobley will make the Cavs better in the long run;
• Why it all starts with defense for the Cavs;
• The Guardians, Cavs and Bally Sports: There's a lot we don't know;
• Terry on the Guardians' top outfield prospect;
• The Guardians' biggest offseason move so far;
• Terry on this week's Faith & You column on helping someone with Alzheimer's.

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Highlights:

• Previewing Browns vs. Texans in Saturday's wild card matchup;
• Terry on "The Old Man and The Kid";
• Big-picture view: What's most impressive about how the Browns have done this;
• Are the Browns poised for an era of Ravens/Steelers-like stability?
• The most important Browns on Saturday will be ...
• The Terry Weekly Kicker Worry Watch is down from where it was last week;
• Our predictions on who will win, and why;
• Did the Browns get the most preferable of their 3 possible wild card opponents?
• Terry on his upcoming columns on Jim Donovan;
• Are the Cavs playing the right way? It sure looks like it;
• Donovan Mitchell: Consummate "middle man";
• A listener asks: What happens when Darius Garland and Evan Mobley come back?
• J.B. Bickerstaff's biggest challenge the rest of the season;
• Emoni Bates has a big night;
• and this week's listener letters about why they're a Cleveland sports fan, including an impressive memorabilia collection.

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Highlights:

• Joe Flacco, “The Faith Multiplier”;
• The Browns' most important game of the year so far was ....;
• Flacco's numbers are amazing, even to Johnny Manziel;
• Why Joe Flacco is like former Cavs Nate Thurmond;
• Two things that speak to what this Kevin Stefanski-coached Browns team is all about;
• The Terry Weekly Kicker Update: On a scale of 1-10, how worried is Terry this week about Dustin Hopkins' hamstring injury?
• Remembering the incredible life of late Browns QB Frank Ryan, who passed away at age 87 on New Year's Day;
• Terry on why the Cavs have "no interest" in trading Donovan Mitchell anytime soon;
• What Jarrett Allen means to the Cavs, by the numbers.

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Highlights:

• Have we ever seen anything like Joe Flacco and the 10-5 Browns?
• Why Terry is "Wacko for Flacco"
• Amari Cooper: The Browns' best receiver since they returned in 1999;
• The "Terry Weekly Kicker Update" becomes the "Weekly Worried Kicker Update" after Dustin Hopkins pulls a hamstring;
• Should kickers try to stop returners from running for touchdowns, or is it too risky?
• What the Cavs are doing more of since they lost Evan Mobley to injury;
• A listener asks: Is Jarrett Allen going to reach his potential?
• Terry's Take on the Guardians trading Cody Morris for outfielder Estevan Florial;
• What Guardians prospect is most excited to see in 2024;
• and this week's listener emails about where they live and why they are Cleveland sports fans.

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Highlights:

• Kevin Stefanski, Marty Schottenheimer and winning in Cleveland;
• Why it's been so love-hate with Cleveland fans and Stefanski during his years in Cleveland;
• A listener email on why the Browns are just more plain fun now;
• Kevin Stefanski made a big push Monday for Myles Garrett as Defensive Player of the Year: Good move?
• The current odds on Garrett to win the award;
• We predicted 10 Browns wins before the season; are they going to win 10, or more?
• Which playoff opponent would be the best matchup for the Browns;
• Terry's Weekly Kicker Update;
• How Cavs fans should feel about the injuries to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley;
• Can some kind of positive arise from having both out of the lineup?
• What Donovan Mitchell and Michael Jordan have in common;
• And two more listener letters from fans telling us why they're Cleveland sports fans, and where they live.

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Highlights:

• Why Kevin Stefanski deserves credit for the surprising 8-5 Browns;
• The fun vibe between the fans, the team, Joe Flacco and the Browns defense;
• Is Myles Garrett being held all the time, as he said after the win over Jacksonville?
• Who's the Browns' best cornerback right now?
• Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins;
• Why the Cavs' loss to Orlando on Monday night was odd on a couple of levels;
• Terry on why Guardians fans shouldn't expect the team's No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft 2024 to make a huge immediate impact;
• Terry's recollections of former Indians standout Vic Davalillo, who passed away in Venezuela last week;
• Why the Guardians' move to bring in Austin Hedges was smart;
• The new NCAA president has made a proposal on how schools could pay athletes: Here's what Terry thinks it should mean for mid-major schools;
• Two emails this week as we continue to share stories from fans around the world on why they're a Cleveland sports fan.

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Highlights:

• Terry has a book appearance on Saturday in Mentor at 1 p.m. for his new book, "The Guy with the Sign";
• Terry breaks down the starting QBs for the AFC's playoff contenders, and where Joe Flacco fits in that group
• Why Kareem Hunt still brings value to the Browns;
• Why the Browns might want to play more like an AFC North team, even against non-AFC North opponents;
• Where Amari Cooper ranks among the NFL's most-targeted receivers;
• Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins;
• The Cavs: Are they average?
• A new idea for the Cavs: The "Grit Lineup," and who'd be on it;
• Apparently fans like ugly NBA courts;
• Trading Emmanuel Clase: Good idea or not a good idea for the Guardians;
• And this week's listener emails about where they live, and why they're a Cleveland sports fan.

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Highlights:

Terry will be signing books, including his new "The Guy With the Sign," at The Learned Owl in Hudson, Thursday night, 6-7 p.m.

Did Kevin Stefanski pass the ball too much in the loss to the Broncos?

We debate about whether the Pierre Strong Jr. fumbled reverse was a bad play;

The players who are letting the Browns down the most right now;

Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins;

Why the Browns should be in this playoff race till the end;

What Terry would talk to Donovan Mitchell about after two off games in a row;

Are the Cavs going to be OK?

Is the Guardians’ pitching staff better or worse than it was two weeks ago?

Shane Bieber's prospects of being on the Guardians at the start of the 2024 season;

This week's listener letters about players selling insurance; and Florida ties.

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Highlights:

• Check out Terry's new book, "The Guy with the Sign, And Other Thoughts on Faith in Everyday Life" at www.terryplutobook.com;
• How are the Browns 7-3?
• What we saw from DTR on Sunday, and what we'd like to see next;
• Is Kevin Stefanski the NFL's most underappreciated coach right now?
• Stefanski: The "Nice Belichick";
• How Myles Garrett is different this season;
• Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins;
• Why Cavs rookie Craig Porter Jr. is so important right now; 
• What the Cavs can do to get Darius Garland to shake his turnover habit;
• Why we think the NBA's In-Season Tournament is silly;
• Inside the Guardians' dealing of Cal Quantrill, and what Bally Sports has to do with it;
• Better late than never, some thoughts from the Stephen Vogt Guardians press conference;
• Thanksgiving thankfulness;
• and this week's two listener letters, one from Minneapolis, and one from Slovenia.

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Highlights:

• Terry's new book, "The Guy With the Sign," is out. Here's where you can get it.
• Did the Guardians get the right manager in Stephen Vogt?
• What he brings to the franchise despite only being 39 and never having been a manager;
• Why Craig Counsell didn't end up in Cleveland;
• Catchers seem to make good managers: Why is that?
• Terry on why the Ravens are going to be tough nut for the Browns to crack;
• Is David Njoku the Browns' No. 2 receiver?
• We look at whether Kevin Stefanski is underappreciated with this 5-3 record after all the injuries;
• Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins;
• What Terry is looking for from the Cavs as they embark on a trip out west;
• The late Bob Knight, and what we can learn from him about grudges and how long we hold them;
• And two more listener letters about why they are Cleveland sports fans.

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Highlights:

• Terry's thoughts on the Browns at the trade deadline;
• What Terry would do at quarterback if Deshaun Watson is out again this week;
• Rehashing the rehash of the infamous third-and-3 call in Seattle, and what's it got to do with Lenny Wilkens and Uwe Blab;
• What P.J. Walker said after the loss that should concern Browns fans;
• It's early, but is Terry worried about the Cavs?
• What the Cavs need to do LESS of to get back on track;
• Finding a niche for Evan Mobley;
• What Max Strus' postgame comments mean after Tuesday's loss to the Knicks;
• Are Craig Counsell and the Guardians a fit?
• Remembering bigger-than-life slugger Frank Howard;
• and two more fan letters about why they are Cleveland sports fans and a childhood memory of Jim Brown.

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Highlights:

• The Browns are 4-2: Are we any closer to knowing when Deshaun Watson will be back at 100%?
• The amazing Myles Garrett;
• and the almost as amazing Dustin Hopkins, as Terry gives his Weekly Kicker Update;
• A quick look at the Browns offensive tackles;
• A listener question on whether the Browns defense is good enough to carry it deep into the playoffs;
• We get into the shallow pool of free-agent outfielders available to the Guardians;
• What's the Guardians' best hope to bring in an ourfielder with some pop this offseason?
• A listener question about why Jose Ramirez needs protection in the lineup, but Josh Naylor doesn't;
• and a question about whether we'd choose Steven Kwan or Josh Naylor if the Guardians could only keep both long term;
• Terry previews his upcoming column on why NBA teams chase free agents;
• And we make our 2023-24 Cavs season predictions;
• This week's fan letters about Cleveland sports fandom come to us from Arizona, and Belgium.

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Highlights:

• Terry on the identity of these 2023 Browns;
• The Browns' dominant defense by the numbers;
• A coverage chart that tells just how improved the defense is;
• Why the motto 'Best in the World' matters to the Browns defense;
• Some shoutouts to Browns who deserve it after Sunday;
• Terry's weekly Browns Kicker Report;
• Why the Guardians' managerial opening might be the best in MLB right now;
• Why are the Cavs saying so many nice things about rookie Emoni Bates?
• A few words about the passing of former Cavs coach Brendan Malone;
• And two more emails from listeners about where they live and why they're a Cleveland sports fan.

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Highlights:

• What does it mean that Deshaun Watson didn't practice outside with the Browns on Monday?
• If Watson can't go, Terry has ideas on who the starting QB should be;
• What it might mean that the Cavs' Evan Mobley is watching film of the Heat's Bam Adabayo;
• The chances that Donovan Mitchell eventually signs an extension with Cavs are ....
• Terry's story about playing pickup basketball with Steve Kerr, and Kerr eventually buying Terry lunch;
• Why Terry believes the Guardians front office had an off year in 2023;
• Questions we would ask Guardians manager candidates;
• and questions we think the manager should ask the Guardians.
• And we read more of your responses to our 100th podcast episode, where Terry asked fans to let us know where they live, and why they love Cleveland sports.

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Highlights:

• An abandoned bid to play a song on the accordion;
• The odd circumstances behind Deshaun Watson's absence from Sunday's loss to the Ravens;
• The Browns could have made things much easier for Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in his first NFL start;
• Did the Browns' overconfidence and belief in DTR get the best of them?
• Are the Ravens going to win the division?
• How about the "Chubb special";
• Terry's weekly, drama-free Browns Kicker Report;
• Terry discusses what he saw at the Guardians' season-ending press conference on Tuesday;
• Why it makes sense that Sandy Alomar doesn't want the manager job;
• We toss out some names that are under consideration to take Terry Francona's seat;
• Terry talks about Cavs Media Day on Monday, and what he thought about what went down there;
• Why Evan Mobley is the player the Cavs think can make the difference in 2023-24;
• We asked listeners to write in and tell us where they live, and why they're a Cleveland sports fan. We have received nearly four dozen, and this week's come from Portland, Oregon; Charleston, S.C., and Cambridge, U.K.

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Highlights:

• For our 100th episode, we’re asking fans in the expanse of Pluto Nation to tell us where you’re from, where you live, and why you’re a Cleveland sports fan. Email us at sports@cleveland.com and put Terry's Talkin' in the subject line.
• Speaking of expanse: How often do we think about the Roman Empire?
• What Kevin Stefanski did right vs. the Titans;
• Deshaun Watson and whether this is what it’s supposed to look like;
• It’s only three games, but how good is this Browns defense, anyway?
• Myles Garrett, Gamewrecker;
• The Browns’ highest-graded offensive lineman by PFF was .....
• Our weekly Dustin Hopkins update;
• What the Browns’ sideline tells us about the 2023 Browns so far;
• A listener letter about The Greatest Brown Since 1999: Jim Donovan
• Terry on what he thinks Terry Francona’s Cleveland legacy will be;
• Terry provides some updates and background on the rising Guardians minor-league hitters to watch;
• Are teams limiting pitchers too much? A listener wants to know what we think;
• Cavs media day is Monday: Here’s what Terry wants to find out when he’s there.

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Highlights:

• It's the 98th edition of Terry's Talkin', and we want to hear from you as we prepare for No. 100: Email us at sports@cleveland.com, and tell us where you live, and the story behind why you're a passionate fan of Cleveland sports. We'll read as many of your stories as we can on the 100th episode in a couple of weeks;
• Nick Chubb's injury and why it was so devastating to the Browns and their fans;
• What Chubb and Jose Ramirez have in common;
• What's missing in Deshaun Watson's game right now, and can he fix it?
• The quick, weekly Browns Kicker Review of Dustin Hopkins;
• The dominant Browns defense and whether it will become the identity of this 2023 team with fans;
• Why the loss to the Steelers hangs squarely on Deshaun Watson and Kevin Stefanski;
• Why it might be time to stop comparing Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt;
• Something we'd like to see the Browns do when they play the Titans on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium;
• Lucas Giolito's latest outing is another odd occurrence in a strange Guardians season;
• Who are some core pieces the Guardians can build around in 2024;
• How good in Steven Kwan, anyway?
• and what we're eager to see when the Cavs open training camp.

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Highlights:

• Terry breaks down his series of columns about the Browns and GM Andrew Berry, including why they wanted to mature the roster this season;
• Has Grant Delpit arrived?
• The Browns absorb a tough blow with Jack Conklin's season-ending injury; Dawand Jones has moved into that spot -- how he's going to do Monday night vs. the Steelers;
• New kicker Dustin Hopkins takes care of business in a drama-free way;
• What we thought of Deshaun Watson's play vs. the Bengals;
• Predicting what we think happens in Pittsburgh on Monday night;
• The Guardians' bullpen has been put through the wringer -- what should happen next;
• How the Guardians should use Emmanuel Clase the rest of the season;
• A listener grades the front office, harshly;
• We discuss a fan email about whether Jose Ramirez has missed Amed Rosario;
• and why Tristan Thompson's reunion with the Cavs makes total sense to us.

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Highlights:

• The Guardians fell 6 games behind the Twins on Monday night with a 20-6 loss. Terry has thoughts with what was the deal with Lucas Giolito;
• Terry's take on what he's seeing from up-and-comers Gabriel Arias and Bo Naylor;
• Are Chris Antonetti and Mike Chernoff regretting any of the deals they made at the deadline and wishing they'd given this team more of a chance to win the division?
• Some Terry's Talkin' fan questions on Myles Straw's future in center field; whether Josh Bell is producing again because he's a "National League" hitter; and what the Guardians are getting from Kole Calhoun;
• Was it right for Deshaun Watson to predict "fireworks" when the Browns open the season against the Bengals on Sunday;
• Why the Browns should be like "sparklers" on Sunday;
• Terry talks about new Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone and what things will look like under his direction;
• We pick our X-factors for the season -- players who aren't headliners but could make the difference in the Browns being good or bad;
• Our 2023 Browns season predictions;
• and Terry shares his thoughts on Jimmy Buffett, who passed away over the weekend.

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Highlights:

• We analyze the Browns' 53-man roster on cutdown day;
• Cade York: Why it was the right decision to let him go; and what's next for him;
• What you need to know about new kicker Dustin Hopkins;
• What we're expecting from Deshaun Watson as the Sept. 10 opener vs. the Bengals approaches;
• The Browns' most important offensive player for 2023 who's not named Deshaun Watson or Nick Chubb;
• Tanner Bibee: Why he should be a strong candidate for AL Rookie of the Year;
• What the Guardians are getting, and not getting, from Oscar Gonzalez and Gabriel Arias;
• Fan questions about innings limits for pitchers; Steven Kwan's strikeouts; Pat Corrales' passing; and Emmanuel Clase's approach to hitters in 2023 vs. 2022.

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Highlights:

• Congratulations to outdoors writer D'Arcy Egan, a Hall of Famer;
• Our trips to the Upper Peninsula and Ireland;
• Northeast Ohioans are everywhere, even on mountaintops;
• The Guardians are 59-66 and 6 games behind the Twins. Is it over?
• Should Guardians fans be upset? And if so, why?
• The front office is taking the heat -- which is exactly what they anticipated would happen after the trade deadline;
• Terry visits with Chase DeLauter, the prospect who might just be the Guardians' next big bat;
• How the Guardians are using Gabriel Arias;
• Terry says Juan Brito's hitting approach reminds a scout of a Cleveland franchise-great hitter;
• As Cade York tries to shake off two bad kicks, here's why we think the Browns should sign a veteran kicker;
• The Browns say they'll play their starters 20-25 plays vs. the Chiefs on Saturday: Is that the right amount?
• Terry's reflections on his column on Doug Dieken; 
• A fan question about how much the Cavs will miss Lamar Stevens; and another one on how they should handle Ricky Rubio's absence;
• And this week's Hey, Terry! letters about Cleveland sports parents; and a Herb Score story.

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Highlights:

• Terry's take on the trade that brought Noah Syndergaard to the Guardians for Amed Rosario;
• Why the Guardians and their fans should be grateful to Rosario for his contributions;
• What would make a quality start for Syndergaard in his Cleveland debut Monday night vs. Houston;
• and why Cleveland is the perfect place for him to be as he tries to settle in on his mechanics;
• How many passes should Nick Chubb be thrown in 2023?
• The Haslams have been talking about a new Browns stadium; we compare some of what's going on in Buffalo and Nashville;
• Who Cleveland should build a stadium for;
• Darius Garland has been in Africa working with Basketball Without Borders and is building up his body: What should he look like next season physically, and how should that manifest itself in games?
• Terry's book recommendation for the week;
• And this week's Hey, Terry questions: One on private coaches; and one on whether MLB should realign divisions to put Chicago teams together with the Guardians and Pittsburgh.

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Highlights:

• Terry's impressions from Browns training camp at The Greenbrier in West Virginia;
• Why the Haslams are being patient and not "drawing a line in the sand" with expectations;
• Nick Chubb: The NFL's great underrated player;
• Bubba Ventrone and Terry talked kickers: Here's what he said;
• A sleeper Browns player to watch in preseason;
• A listener question about whether Andrew Berry's front office is in need of a revamp;
• Is Terry feeling better, worse or the same than a week ago about the Guardians' division chances?
• The market or Amed Rosario and what might happen if the Guardians do trade him;
• Who's the next shortstop candidate;
• "SpongeBob held hostage" ... the saga continues;
• Why James Karinchak should get called up;
• What MLB's next rule change should be ...
• and Terry creates two new stats that could help fix the problem;
• and Terry has an author recommendation for this week.

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Highlights:

• Did Shane Bieber’s injury change everything?
• How Shane Bieber’s absence may have changed Terry Francona's bullpen approach in Sunday's loss to the Rangers;
• What Xzavion Curry's role should be going forward;
• What the Cavs' Summer League title says about the team;
• The ways second-round pick Emoni Bates improved as Summer League went along;
• Can Sam Merrill land a permanent spot on the Cavs' 2023-24 roster?
• A theory on why Greenbrier training camp might be the most important week of the Browns' season;
• What we expect to see out of the 2023 Browns at training camp and beyond;
• Is "the Browns is the Browns" still true?
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this upcoming weekend, on what NOT to say at a funeral;
• And some Hey, Terry emails about Bobby Bradley; and Terry's recent column on Gettysburg.

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Highlights:

• On Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m., Terry will be speaking at the Ritter Library in Vermilion. 
• The Guardians at the break;
• The remarkable Naylor family -- on their way to becoming one of the most accomplished families in sports?
• Shane Bieber's funk and what it means for the Guardians, and his trade value;
• SpongeBob held hostage ... the saga continues;
• How Ralphy Valazquez is different from most of the other Guardians position players taken in the 2023 draft;
• Sam Merrill's summer league showings and his place on the Cavs roster;
• Victor Wembanyama first impressions;
• One reason Browns fans should feel good about 2023, and one reason they should be worried;
• Two books on Theodore Roosevelt and why they're worth reading;

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Highlights:

• Terry will make an appearance on Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Community Library, 565 Market Street in Uniontown
• Terry answers a question about whether he sees some Gaylord Perry in Guardians rookie Gavin Williams;
• Should the Guardians be buyers or sellers at the Aug. 1 trade deadline?
• Did Josh Naylor get overlooked for an All-Star Game spot?
• Grading the Cavs in free agency;
• What Max Strus and Georges Niang will bring to the Cavs that they sorely need;
• Emoni Bates' small but noteworthy gesture;
• Should NBA teams like the Blazers give in to trade requests of star players like Damian Lillard?
• Which sport is it hardest to be a general manager in: NBA, NHL, NFL or MLB?
• Why Terry's weekend column on Gettysburg was one of his most read of the year;
• And a Hey, Terry! email where a listener does his top 10 of the best "Plutoisms."

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Highlights:

• Terry has a library appearance coming up in a couple of weeks, Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Community Library, 565 Market Street in Uniontown;
• The Cavs' Caris LeVert dilemma and how it fits into NBA free agency, which starts Friday evening;
• Why all the gnashing of teeth about the Cavs?
• Terry's thoughts on Emoni Bates, and why he reminds us of an Andrew Berry-type pick;
• Terry's happy about the signings of Craig Porter Jr and Pete Nance;
• It's "SpongeBob time," Terry says, when it comes to Oscar Gonzalez and Gabriel Arias;
• Why it's important to keep an eye on Shane Bieber's later-inning stamina;
• Our early impressions of Bo Naylor;
• It's time to bring back an age-old baseball tradition;
• What Terry is hearing about Deshaun Watson, the Browns coaches and the positive vibes coming out of Berea;
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column this week, which is about Gettysburg;
• And a Terry's Talkin' question about the Guardians' prospects and whether they've given up too soon on some prospects.

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Highlights:

• Terry will be speaking at the Rodman Library in Alliance on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. It’s free
• The Guardians will be debuting another top-100 pitching prospect on Wednesday night;
• Is this a lost season for Triston McKenzie after another injury?
• Inside the surge of Josh Naylor, who's tearing it up at the plate (and on the bases);
• A listener argues that Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are doomed to the fate of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum in Portland, and that the Cavs should move Mitchell as soon as possible;
• What Deshaun Watson's honest assessment of 2022 tells us about 2023;
• Which Browns player can have a breakout season this fall;
• Why the Browns haven't made a play for Kareem Hunt or Ezekiel Elliott this offseason;
• Some reader feedback on League Park, the old old home of Cleveland major league baseball; and on Terry's recent tribute column to Jimmy Cannon.

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Highlights:

• Terry will be speaking at the Rodman Library in Alliance on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. It’s free.
• Don't forget to sign up for Terry's weekly newsletter at cleveland.com/newsletters. It's also free.
• What's gotten into the Guardians' offense;
• How much longer before the Guardians promote Bo Naylor and cut ties with Mike Zunino?
• Is this a "Super 2 Thing" or not?
• Terry wonders "what-if" about former Guardians Nolan Jones and Owen Miller;
• What kind of trade partner the Guardians might be looking for with Shane Bieber;
• What we can learn about the Cavs after watching the NBA Finals;
• "The P Word";
• How a Taco Bell commercial can change a franchise;
• The Browns have a new alternate logo;
• And to preview his upcoming Faith & You column, Terry discusses fathers and father figures, and what they can mean to someone.

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Highlights:

• Terry will be speaking at the Rodman Library in Alliance on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. It’s free.
• Terry's impressions from Tuesday's Browns minicamp session in Berea, including Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper, Donovan People-Jones and Cedric Tillman;
• Why one person will be the most important addition to the Browns this offseason;
• How Andres Gimenez is starting to turn it around for the Guardians;
• Will Shane Bieber be on the Guardians after the Aug. 1 trade deadline?
• What's happening to the slumping Francisco Lindor in New York;
• Who might be a good trading partner for the Guardians, and one name that could be a low-risk addition for the offense;
• Donovan Mitchell's future with the Cavs;
• What the Cavs need from Jarrett Allen going forward;
• A fun Kevin Love fact;
• And this week's Hey, Terry! questions on Terry's Faith & You column; Tommy John; and the NHL playoffs.

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Highlights:

• DeAndre Hopkins is on the market. Should the Browns go after him? 
• Why he would fit in Cleveland's receiver room;
• Should Kevin Stefanski be so upbeat about Deshaun Watson?
• Terry reshuffles the Guardians' starting rotation and sends one pitcher to the bullen;
• What the Guardians should do with the erratic James Karinchak;
• And how they should handle the offensive struggles of Andres Gimenez;
• We offer four candidates who could help the Cavs solve some of their 3-point shooting and floor-spacing problems;
• And this week's Hey, Terry! questions.

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Highlights:

• The NBA coach-firing spree is in full swing. Are the Cavs right to be sticking with J.B. Bickerstaff?
• We discuss a letter asking whether Dan Gilbert gets enough credit for his time as Cavs owner;
• One player who could fit the Cavs this offseason that you can still watch in the playoffs;
• Emmanuel Clase: Is Terry concerned or not about his recent appearances?
• Whether the pitch clock has anything to do with it;
• One player the Guardians need to get more out of offensively;
• When is the right time to bring up Bo Naylor;
• Reaction to the Browns' trade for Za’Darius Smith;
• Terry's recent column on Bernie Kosar and his health struggles;
• And a Hey, Terry email about a T-shirt sighting in Italy.

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Highlights:

• What's with the Guardians' struggling offense;
• Is Oscar Gonzalez destined to be a one-year wonder?
• Why Andrés Giménez is struggling too;
• How the Guardians should handle the catching chores and Mike Zunino;
• What the Cavs can learn from the Miami Heat;
• What Donovan Mitchell gave the Cavs, and didn't give them;
• The "sneaky" Browns draft pick Terry is eager to see;
• Can Luke Wypler contribute despite being a later-round pick?
• This week's Hey, Terry! questions on Emmanuel Clase's velocity and the Cavs' regular-season intensity; and the Guardians TV situation with Bally Sports.

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Highlights:

• Terry's series of columns on the state of the Cavs;
• Was the buyout of Kevin Love the wrong move?
• Why the bench needs an overhaul, and who might go;
• Evan Mobley:What his game should look like as he continues to develop;
• Breaking down the Browns draft;
• Browns go big but say it's not a change of approach, which makes Terry smile;
• Ferrari or dump truck?
• Which Browns players should be worried after the draft;
• Guardians pitching: Their approach and why it's working;
• Zach Plesac does what well?
• This week's Hey, Terry! question on Ted Stepien;
• And Terry's tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, who has passed away at age 84.

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Highlights:

• A plug inviting you to sign up for Terry's free weekly newsletter;
• What's behind the Cavs' struggles in the series vs. the Knicks and how they can fix it;
• What Donovan Mitchell should do to shake out of his offensive funk;
• Will we see Lamar Stephens in Game 5?
• Why it was a mistake for the Cavs to put Darius Garland on Jalen Brunson;
• Who's been the best player in the series so far;
• Why people should take a deep breath and not overreact if the series does end Wednesday night in Game 5;
• Terry unveils a stunning stat on Oscar Gonzalez;
• The struggles of Josh Naylor;
• The new wave of Guardians starters;
• Looking at the Browns' third-round picks or lower and whether the Andrew Berry front office is having more or less success than the NFL average;
• Why preparing two quarterbacks, as the Browns did last season, should be a big deal;
• Terry answers this week's Hey, Terry! question, where he compares and contrasts managers Mike Hargrove and Terry Francona.

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Highlights:

• What do the Cavs need to do heading into Game 2 vs. the Knicks? Terry's got ideas;
• A player Terry would like to see get a shot if Isaac Okoro is not 100%;
• We debate taking a star out with two or three fouls in the first half, as the Knicks did with Jalen Brunson;
• We play "Real or Not Real" with some of the Guardians hitters: Is what we've seen what we're going to see, or not?
• Given the new Jalen Hurts contract with the Eagles, did the Browns get a bargain with Deshaun Watson?
• We break down the top five NFL salaries for the 2023 season;
• We discuss "Hey, Terry" questions about collecting team schedules; and what fans are feeling about the Guardians name change in Year 2;
• And Terry shares a book he's been reading about the making of a sports movie classic.

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Highlights

• The Cavs' J.B. Bickerstaff asked Guardians manager Terry Francona for advice on coaching in the playoffs. What would have been good advice for Tito to give him?
• Which matchups we're most excited to see in Cavs vs. Knicks
• Terry's prediction for the series;
• Some names to watch as the Guardians try to plug the holes in their pitching;
• What Oscar Gonzalez might need to do to get back on track;
• What teams are doing to pitch to Josh Bell;
• Why Kareem Hunt shouldn't be back with the Browns in 2023;
• And this week's Hey, Terry! questions on pitcher pickoff moves; the John Adams memorial patch on the Guardians' uniforms; what the Browns need to do to elevate their special teams;
• and why we love magnet schedules.

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Highlights:

• Thoughts on the Guardians' 4-1 start;
• When it it time to start worrying about Josh Bell, who has started 1 for 17 at the plate;
• Two interesting numbers from the Guardians' first five games;
• What we've seen from Mike Zunino, and what to expect;
• Why Terry loves the pitch clock and shorter MLB games;
• Why the Cavs need to "get slow" against the Knicks and can't get rushed when they play them in the playoffs, as happened in their loss a few days ago;
• What the Cavs can learn from the Michael Jordan-era Bulls;
• Which of the Browns' free-agent signings is the best;
• This week's Hey, Terry questions, one of which is about the Cavs 18-21 road record and whether it's a cause for concern in the playoffs; and a new idea for defensive penalties when the ball is close to the goal line.

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Highlights:

• What Andrés Giménez's new contract extension means for the Guardians - and Amed Rosario?
• How the Guardians will weather the injury that might shelve Triston McKenzie for eight weeks;
• Terry's prediction for the 2023 Guardians and their season record;
• Appreciating the playoff-bound Cavs. who avoided the fate of many teams that spin their wheels in a rebuild;
• Who the Cavs should want in the first round: The Knicks or the Nets;
• Should Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry have an "ultimatum" to make the playoffs this season?
• Comparing this season's Cavs to the Daugherty-Nance-Price era;
• Which coach will win a championship first: J.B. Bickerstaff, Terry Francona, Kevin Stefanski?

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Highlights:

• Terry talks about what he saw in Goodyear at Guardians spring training;
• What Shane Bieber pitched through last season - it may surprise you;
• Why Triston McKenzie and Myles Straw are different this year;
• A Guardians pitcher to watch in the minors this season;
• Are the Cavs underrated?
• Evan Mobley: Why he's getting better and better;
• The final letters from podcast listeners about their times playing against notable athletes;
• Was it smart for the Browns to bring back Joshua Dobbs?
• Bringing back OBJ is a bad idea, Terry says;
• We grade the Browns in free agency so far;
• This week's Hey, Terry! question on the padded "Guardian caps" and concussions, and Terry's idea for an experiment in the NFL;
• And Terry's book recommendation for this week, which has a Wyoming twist.

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Highlights:

• Terry is in Goodyear, Arizona, and has his early impressions of the Guardians;
• It may be Amed Rosario’s final season in Cleveland – why he shouldn’t be underappreciated;
• Terry’s pick for the young player to start the season as the utility player is …..
• What’s the future hold for Zach Plesac?
• After Terry’s wife, Roberta, called it on Steven Kwan, she has honed in on her 2023 prospect to watch;
• Is it time to worry about the Cavs’ bench for the playoffs?
• The Browns are building inside-out in free agency so far. How they’re doing;
• What position the Browns should target next in free agency;
• This week’s Hey, Terry questions, including who’d you rather have: Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett?
• Terry’s book recommendation for the week -- a perfect one for March Madness;
• And why you should watch Season 3 of Ted Lasso tonight.

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Highlights:

• Terry shares info on his upcoming library appearance. It's free;
• The Browns have a waiting list for season tickets. Given their losing past, why is that? Terry wants answers
• Why the Browns' coaching changes this offseason are a good thing;
• Who was behind all these coaching moves, anyway?
• Why new senior offensive assistant Bill Musgrave and special teams coach Bubba Ventrone can make a difference;
• Are the Cavs using Evan Mobley right?
• Cavs vs. Celtics preview: Twice vs. Boston, Twice vs. Miami in next five
• Terry’s take on the new rules
• Can the pitch clock "save" baseball?
• Terry's tweak to MLB's new rule about how many players have to be on each side of second base and in the infield;
• More listener emails about playing games vs. notable athletes;
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column from over the weekend about how cellphones have taken over our lives, and denies reports that he wants to go live in a cave;
• This week's Hey, Terry! questions about the Cavs' bench scoring; and whether the Browns' lack of special teams talent was behind Mike Priefer's dismissal; 
• And Terry's book recommendation for this week.

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Highlights:

• Terry will be speaking at the Niles McKinley Library on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 PM. It’s free. He’ll take questions and sign books.
• We look at Kevin Love's legacy with the Cavs, the good, the bad and the buyout;
• Should Love's number be retired?
• What grade Terry gives the Cavs at the All-Star break;
• Terry talks about his conversation with Cleveland slugging great Rocky Colavito, 89, and Rocky's stories of going from the Bronx to Cleveland;
• The Guardians are nursing some injuries among their prospects; Terry has feelings on drafting high school pitchers;
• More emails from fans about notable athletes they played against in their younger days;
• The Browns have fired special teams coach Mike Priefer: Why that was the right move at the right time;
• Kevin Stefanski has lots of hires to make this offseason;
• And this week's Hey, Terry question about when Terry heads to spring training and which players he's looking forward to seeing.

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Highlights:

• Thoughts on the holding call against the Eagles late in their Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs: Right call or not?
• Terry’s take on why the Cavs are unbeaten this month;
• Why Danny Green is a perfect fit for the Cavs, on a number of levels;
• The Cavs aren’t getting their share of national attention, and that’s OK;
• Previewing Wednesday night’s Cavs game vs. the Sixers, and why the Cavs might be as well-equipped as anyone to contend with Joel Embiid;
• Terry discusses coach Daniyal Robinson and the surprising Cleveland State men’s basketball team and his two-part series of columns this week;
• More of your emails about playing games against notable pro athletes;
• Are the Browns close to Super Bowl contention or not?
• Terry’s candidate for backup quarterback for the Browns in 2023;
• This week’s Hey, Terry question about whether Jim Schwartz can turn the Browns defense around;
• And Terry’s book recommendation for the week.

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