CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians might be approaching a critical decision point with star outfielder Steven Kwan, with all the familiar signs of an impending trade becoming apparent.

On the latest Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, cleveland.com reporters Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga painted a concerning picture for fans hoping to see the Gold Glove outfielder remain with the team long-term. Their analysis suggests that if Kwan doesn’t sign an extension by the end of spring training, his departure may be a matter of when, not if.

“We’ve seen this act time and time again,” warned Hoynes during the discussion. “When a guy gets close to free agency with Cleveland and they don’t sign him to an extension, the rumors keep flying and eventually he does leave the ball club.”

This pattern has become pa

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