# Would an MLB Salary Floor Help or Hurt the Cleveland Guardians?

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Podcast: [The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ken-carman-show-with-anthony-lima-1099928)
Published: 2026-05-29T12:16:32+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1009

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Ken, Lima and producer John analyze the potential impact of an MLB salary floor on small-market teams, specifically focusing on the Cleveland Guardians' strategy of retaining homegrown talent. The discussion compares the MLB to other professional leagues and evaluates whether commissioner Rob Manfred's recent changes have helped or hindered the sport's growth. 01:32 - Guardians Salary Floor 04:46 - Draft Class Comparison 08:12 - CBA Approval Challenges 12:45 - Commissioner Rob Manfred

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