At the end of October, MLBTR put both Naylor and Thomas on our list of potential trade candidates for this winter, given their nearing free agency.
Clubs like the Guardians operate by trading solid yet pricey players for cheaper, younger, controllable alternatives, keeping their talent pool replenished.
Josh Naylor has been a consistent performer in the Cleveland lineup, maintaining a batting line of .267/.330/.465 and hitting 31 home runs last season.
Organizations such as the Guardians have successfully navigated trades before with key players, illustrating a consistent strategy to remain competitive despite low spending.
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