Andres Gimenez has been traded, as was Carlos Carrasco before him. I have been reflecting on Gimenez being unexpectedly dealt to Toronto this week, and I have some thoughts to share for Guardians’ fans.

The net result was one starting pitcher, three prospects, the dumping of almost $100 million in salary and a wide open competition at second base at least until Travis Bazzana, the No.1 overall pick in the 2024, is ready.

In one of the most surprising moves of the offseason so far, the Cleveland Guardians traded three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andres Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays. After the trade was reported,