TORONTO -- For one week only, Myles Straw and Josh Naylor ’s friendship is on hold.

The two are about to meet in the ALCS between the Blue Jays and Mariners, their new homes after playing parts of four seasons (2021-’24) together with the Guardians. This series is full of old Cleveland connections for Naylor. Standing on the field after celebrating the Mariners’ 15-inning win to clinch a trip to the Championship Series on Friday, Naylor riffed off a few old pals now with the Blue Jays.

“I’m really excited to see Straw, [Andrés] Giménez, [Nick] Sandlin and Ernie [Clement]. Those are my boys,” Naylor said.

Straw lit up when he was asked about Naylor. The two had some great days together in Cleveland, both playing with a little personality and little edge.

“Naylor is the man. I love

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