Coronavirus and the 2020 Season (Season Postponed, pg3)

[BottenFieldofDreams]

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Fredbird won't mind at all if you spare some passion to the NC Dinos. But I don't know, you may be some kind of idiot loser or something and not want to pour it out for them.

[Jocephus]

related/fwiw

ESPN: NBA preps players for challenges ahead

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/291 ... re-players

[BottenFieldofDreams]

If you're wondering why the Samsung Lions are struggling, it's because of their snapback hats. Professional baseball. Effing Samsung. Snapback hats.

[mikechamp]

2021 World Baseball Classic Reportedly Canceled

The fifth World Baseball Classic, which had been set to take place in March 2021, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will not be played, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/05/ ... celed.html

[GeddyWrox]

I know someone on the inside who says mlb trying to hit a July 1 season start date.

Not naming names or how I know this person. They say there is still a lot to work out, but they are currently hoping that's the date.

[mikechamp]

I know someone on the inside who says mlb trying to hit a July 1 season start date.

Not naming names or how I know this person. They say there is still a lot to work out, but they are currently hoping that's the date.

I'm not surprised. Probably being somewhat guided by symbolism. (July 4th weekend; celebrate freedom from the virus!)

[tlombard]

According to ESPN, they have the approval of the owners and are now going to start negotiations with the Players Association tomorrow.

[mikechamp]

According to ESPN, they have the approval of the owners and are now going to start negotiations with the Players Association tomorrow.

That last part won't be easy, if this tweet is to be believed:

EDIT - Then, there's this:

Tony Clark Indicates Union Opposition To MLB Salary Proposal

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/05/ ... posal.html

[jack76]

From Hummel's article:
"From a playing standpoint, rosters would expand from 26 to 30 on a daily basis but a taxi squad of some 20 minor leaguers has been proposed whereby each team might have 50 players eligible to play."

How will they keep that taxi squad ready to play if there is are no minor league games? The team that stays healthiest will surely have a bigger advantage this year than year's past.

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