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On this Tuesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys talk some Tribe with the Trade Deadline coming tomorrow (00:24) and chat with Bill Landis of The Athletic about Buckeyes football (13:48).

On this Three Question Thursday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys talk with Corbin Bernsen (you may know him better as Indians third baseman Roger Dorn) about the 30th anniversary of "Major League" (00:23). The guys also wonder if the return of Danny Salazar will impact the Tribe at the trade deadline (19:16).

A flurry of trade activity converged on Major League baseball over the past few days, and the Indians made some moves, acquiring Andrew Miller from New York and Brandon Guyer from the Tampa Bay Rays.

J.J. Cooper, Managing Editor from Baseball America joined the Sam Bourquin Show to talk about the big trades that not only went on with the Tribe, but with other teams as well.

The Texas Rangers also made some moves as well, including Jonathan Lucroy and Carlos Beltran.  Cooper said the Rangers' agressiveness put them in position to make a move.

 "The Rangers just gave themselves a significantly better shot of making the World Series, which is the goal for everyone," Cooper said.

As far as the hometown Indians,  Cooper seems to think they have a clear path to the playoffs and they did enough to make a World Series run.

The excitement is in the air for baseball fans in Northeast Ohio as Andrew Miller was acquired from the New York Yankees via trade Sunday.

Sports Anchor Hakem Dermish from News Channel 5  chatted with Sam Bourquin Monday about the game-changing lefty and what he brings to the ballclub.

Hakem said he knows the Indians gave up a lot to get Miller, but in order for the Tribe to be playing in the postseason and succeeding in the postseason, they had to make a move.

In addition to Miller, the Indians picked up Jonathan Lucroy from Milwaukee, but he vetoed his no-trade clause and ended up staying with the Brewers.

With the trade deadline coming up at 4 p.m. Eastern, Dermish believes the Tribe's not done dealing.

"I'd love to see them add a bat like (Carlos) Beltran,  I think he adds pop to the lineup."

For the full interview with Hakem, click here.

Are the Indians a contender or a pretender as they approach Monday's trade deadline? Can they solidify themselves as a player in the AL Central division and make a deep postseason run?

Jordan Bastian, Indians reporter for MLB.com answered these questions and more with Sam Bourquin Thursday. 

He seems to think they're a contender.

"I think they would be great if they got their foot on the gas and made a move before the trade deadline (Monday)," he said.  The Tribe is currently in first place in the AL Central and could be looking for some bullpen help or another catcher.

The Indians have the day off today before starting a three-game set with the Oakland A's  at Progressive Field.

The Cleveland Indians fell to the Washington Nationals 4-1 this afternoon at Progressive Field, and with the trade deadline coming up Monday, the Tribe could be wheeling and dealing. 

Zack Meisel from Cleveland.com joined the Sam Bourquin Show Wednesday to talk about the quick series with the Nats and if they could make a move to bolster their roster as they try to make a deep postseason run.

 "I think they're still talking to Milwaukee about a whole host of players, either Lucroy or some outfielders," Meisel said.  "However, they're still in the market for a reliever, so they're talking to some teams about bullpen help."

The Indians have the day off Thursday and then they return to Progressive Field to start a three-game set with the Oakland A's

The Indians have been swept by the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend, and with Aroldis Chapman now off the table, the Indians could be in the market for a reliever.

Matt Loede from NEOSportsInsiders.com joined Brad Russell Monday to talk about the possibilities that the Indians could be bringing in some new talent in the pitching department and possibly in other areas as well.

"There's still players out there," Loede said. "Andrew Miller is still a viable option, and I don't think this is over by a longshot."

The Tribe may also be looking for a catcher as well, with the struggling Yan Gomes being out with a shoulder injury and some decent contributions from Chris Jiminez and Roberto Perez.

After the Indians got swept in Baltimore this past weekend, and with Aroldis Chapman going to the Chicago Cubs, could the Indians make a play for Yankee reliever Andrew Miller?

Medina Gazette/Elyria Chronicle Telegram Sports Columnist Jim Ingraham joined the Sam Bourquin Show to talk about the Tribe and their possible thoughts heading into the trade deadline.

"I think Miller is the next obvious guy to bring in and I wouldn't hesitate to put (Bradley) Zimmer or (Clint) Frazier on the table," he said.

"Anytime you have a chance to win a World Series, you take it because those opportunities don't come around very often."

The Indians will be playing a two-game set with the Washington Nationals starting Tuesday after an off-day today.

For the full interview with Jim, click here.