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Hey, Hoynsie: When searching for Terry Francona’s heir apparent after the 2023 season, what were some of the things that made Stephen Vogt stand out? — Andy Mees, Sandusky.

Hey, Andy: One was the fact he was an active player as recently as 2022. The Guardians have put a young team on the field for the last four or five years and Vogt was able to relate to them, and they could relate to him.

Vogt also knew what he didn’t know. He had never managed, and he was open to help from the front office and coaching staff. He’d also spent most of his

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