The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavaliers during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Is everyone in denial about this team's vulnerabilities heading into the postseason? And what teams do the Cavs match up well -- and poorly -- against in the playoffs? Plus, the one player who is most key to the team's success or failure. All that and more.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Guardians during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The Guards' strong road trip has everyone feeling positive about the team's outlook this season. Are they the city's favorite team right now? When will Travis Bazzana get called up? And will the Guardians look to extend Chase DeLauter and Bazzana soon? All that and more.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the excitement surrounding the Guardians' home opener and the divided opinions on the Cavaliers' playoff path. They also evaluate draft rumors regarding Jeremiah Love and Ty Simpson while hosting interviews with Guardians front office members Curtis Danberg and Matt Forman. 02:22 - Opening Day Traditions 07:28 - Michael Stanley Memories 13:25 - Cavs Playoff Pessimism 21:00 - Cleveland Sports Loyalty 30:25 - Ty Simpson Debate 41:00 - Interview: Curtis Danberg 54:40 - Officiating and Replays 01:03:15 - NBA Playoff Tiers 01:18:50 - Phil Mickelson Update 01:28:00 - Interview: Darryl Ryder 01:41:45 - Jeremiah Love Prospects 01:50:00 - Interview: Matt Forman 02:04:10 - Baseball Strategy Shifts 02:09:15 - QB Prospect Value 02:22:45 - Tiger Woods Audio 02:36:50 - Coming In Hot

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to reports suggesting the Browns might target quarterback Ty Simpson early in the NFL Draft. They also discuss the disconnect between national and local perceptions of the Cavaliers heading into the playoffs. Additionally, they share memories of Michael Stanley and prepare for the Guardians' Opening Day festivities. 02:22 - Opening Day Traditions 07:27 - Michael Stanley Stories 12:11 - Cavaliers Playoff Odds 19:13 - Cleveland Sports Cynicism 25:15 - NBA Finals Outlook 32:36 - Ty Simpson Rumors 37:38 - Draft Prospect Evaluation

Carman and Lima welcome Guardians VP Curtis Danburg to discuss stadium renovations and the pageantry of Opening Day at Progressive Field. They also break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff positioning and evaluate the impact of the ABS system on Major League Baseball. The segment concludes with a look at the Masters field following Phil Mickelson's withdrawal from the tournament. 01:55 - Curtis Danburg Interview 05:10 - MLB Schedule Logistics 06:50 - ABS Challenge System 09:58 - Opening Day History 13:08 - Rule Change Momentum 18:52 - Cubs Rivalry Discussion 22:55 - Cavs Postseason Outlook 27:47 - Darius Garland Debate 37:01 - Travis Bazzana Future 39:14 - Masters Tournament Update

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dive into the Cleveland Guardians' opening day, focusing on the team's young talent and the impact of the ABS challenge system. Daryl Ruiter joins to discuss the Browns' roster construction and the controversial idea of drafting another running back. Guardians Assistant GM Matt Foreman shares insights on top prospect Travis Bazzana and Steven Kwan's selfless transition to center field. 01:50 - Debating Umpire Accountability 07:22 - Daryl Ruiter on Browns Draft 15:00 - Dawand Jones' Fitness Concerns 19:47 - Evaluating Running Back Value 28:53 - Matt Foreman Interview 39:07 - Steven Kwan Center Field Move 43:02 - Guardians and ABS Impact

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dive into the comparisons between Shedeur Sanders and Fernando Mendoza regarding NFL draft scouting and media criticism. They also react to body cam footage of Tiger Woods after his accident and discuss who they would call to get out of a legal jam. 01:04 - 92.3 The Fan Mock Draft 04:51 - Shedeur Sanders Draft Debate 13:33 - High Cleveland Parking Prices 16:57 - Tiger Woods Accident Audio 21:11 - Emergency Contact Hypotheticals

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to body cam footage of Tiger Woods claiming to be on the phone with the president following an SUV accident. They transition into a heated debate about the scouting scrutiny Shedeur Sanders faces compared to other prospects like Fernando Mendoza. The discussion also touches on astronomical parking fees for the Guardians' home opener and a recap of the Cavaliers' postseason clinch. 01:14 - Cleveland Sports Update 02:54 - Opening Day Parking Costs 04:37 - Tiger Woods Body Cam 12:59 - Shedeur Sanders Draft Scrutiny

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze why Shedeur Sanders' pre-draft process serves as a cautionary tale for future NFL prospects. They discuss the criticism surrounding Sanders compared to Fernando Mendoza and reflect on the importance of locker room authenticity.

Guardians Vice President and Assistant GM Matt Forman joins the program to discuss the team's return to Cleveland for Opening Day. They explore the development of Chase DeLauter, Steven Kwan's unselfish move to center field, and when fans can expect to see top prospect Travis Bazzana in the big leagues.

Ken and Lima debate whether the Cleveland Browns should prioritize raw talent over roster construction by drafting running back Jeremiah Love. They compare Love's potential to NFL star Bijan Robinson while addressing the team's ongoing needs on the offensive line and at wide receiver.