The Guardians made the biggest trade of the winter meetings on Tuesday night. They followed it with another trade a few hours later. The net result was one starting pitcher, three prospects, the dumping of almost $100 million in salary and a wide open competition at second base,

Andres Gimenez has been traded, as was Carlos Carrasco before him. I have been reflecting on Gimenez being unexpectedly dealt to Toronto this week, and I have some thoughts to share for Guardians’ fans.

BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a trade to acquire three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell ESPN. As of publishing, neither team has confirmed the trade; however, Mark Feinsand reported an addition to the deal later that night.