CLEVELAND, Ohio — As the Guardians begin navigating their offseason plans, one of the most intriguing storylines revolves around catcher Austin Hedges and his immense value to the organization beyond what traditional statistics might suggest. On the latest Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast , beat reporters Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dug into this fascinating dilemma facing the front office.

While Bo Naylor showed flashes of offensive brilliance, batting .290 in the final month of the season, the conversation quickly centered on Hedges’ irreplaceable leadership qualities and what his potential departure as a free agent could mean for the clubhouse culture.

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