Hour 1: Should the Guardians Shut Down Jose Ramirez Amid Injury Struggles?
Podcast:The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima Published On: Fri Aug 14 2026 Description: Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the Cleveland Guardians' recent slump and the internal debate over Jose Ramirez's lingering hand injury. They discuss whether the star should be sidelined to preserve his long-term health while comparing Stephen Vogt's managerial style to Kevin Stefanski's postgame tone. Additionally, they explore the complicated relationship between Browns fans and Deshaun Watson ahead of the preseason. (00:03:10) Guardians Perspective vs Last Year (00:07:24) Bullpen Faith and Platooning (00:11:32) Vogt Sounding Like Stefanski (00:17:22) AL Central Division Ineptitude (00:21:08) Shutting Down Jose Ramirez (00:26:23) Age and Injury Concerns (00:32:57) Deshaun Watson Fan Dilemma (00:37:51) QB Future and Shedeur Sanders