More meaningful contract extensions, a season prediction

Myles Straw has signed a five-year, $25 million contract extension with two team options.

Straw came to Cleveland in a trade with Houston for Phil Maton and prospect catcher Yainer Diaz last summer. He batted .285 with 16 doubles and 42 runs scored in 60 games.

Houston signed a contract extension with the player, 27, who was drafted by the team in the 12th round. The player was cut from his high school team as a freshman.

Jose Ramirez signed a new $150 million contract extension. Some fans are happy about it, but it doesn't make the team better.

Ramirez signed a contract extension with a no-trade clause. It's the first time a player has given a full no trade clause to any Cleveland player.

The Guardians signed Emmanuel Clase to a five-year, $20 million deal with two years of team options. They also signed Ramirez and Straw.

Paul Dolan had to approve the Ramirez and Ramirez's contract extensions.

Shane Bieber agreed to a $6 million contract. His negotiations were handled by Jason Rosenhaus and Dennis Wyrick.

The Guardians are building a foundation with current players.

The Guardians are expected to finish with a record of 77-85 this season.