Tanner Bibee entered MLB with style going 5.2 innings pitched with eight strikeouts, no walks, and one run given up though more due to a poor fielding attempt than his own efforts. The only more dominant start for the 2023 Cleveland Guardians was that of his fellow rookie, Logan Allen, and it really could be debated either way. Thus, the future is now for the rotation. 

The Cleveland Guardians called up uber-prospect Brayan Rocchio after injuries to Tyler Freeman and Amed Rosario left the ballclub short of shortstops on the active roster. He did not get into a game before being optioned back to Triple-A, but it was a clear signal that the time is near for Rocchio's MLB debut. 

April baseball is known for small sample sizes and over-reactions to said small sample sizes. The Pittsburgh Pirates are above .500 entering this week after all. But, there are sometimes glimmers of reality that set in early. It is impossible to tell the difference yet, but why should that stop us from trying?

General over-reaction season is upon us in baseball based on the first initial set of games. So, let's feed into it and make our BOLD PROCLAMATIONS about the 2023 Cleveland Guardians season.