Yul Lose Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 The longer this covid-19 drags on the chances of MLB returning this year are fading. I just saw on the news that the A’s can’t come up with stadium rent this month. The League came up with a 167 page set of guidelines that to a lot of people view as unworkable. We may have to swallow the no baseball pill here pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I'm tracking the MLB season will begin in July, shortly after the 4th of July weekend. I just checked www.mlb.com and it doesn't say anything about a potential start date / cancellation. I got the information from Fox News a few weeks ago. Where are you hearing that it won't go at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I'm more concerned about college football. I played football in college and am a big fan, even tho I played 60 years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I was watching Korean Baseball this morning for a little bit on ESPN. No fans, why hasn't the MLB already started? I think the players are holding it up, last I heard they want their full salary! That's gonna p^&% off a bunch of fans including this one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: I'm tracking the MLB season will begin in July, shortly after the 4th of July weekend. I just checked www.mlb.com and it doesn't say anything about a potential start date / cancellation. I got the information from Fox News a few weeks ago. Where are you hearing that it won't go at all? I think you are mistaken about what I posted. Nobody said it won’t go at all. I’M saying I have my doubts because there are big disagreements between the owners and players, players and players and owners and owners. I want to see it played too but as each day passes my doubts build. Not long ago May 15 was the start date, then June 1, then July 4th weekend. Early on they said NFL and college football wouldn’t be affected and they got that wrong too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I get amused by information coming out that landlords will evict tenants, home, business and now stadium. Question for landlords: Who have you got lined up to fill the vacant space you have just evicted someone from? And how long will that space be vacant making you no money? Maybe it would be a better to come to an agreement to let the tenant repay the over an extended period, once they are back making money and able to do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Time will tell. Hope springs eternal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Here's a thought. Most businesses in tough times would take steps to preserve the business. So when it's over, they can still be in business. Steps such as cutting overhead, reduced salaries, layoffs, re-negotiate contracts, line of credit. SO why don't they cut the salaries of all the players by 50%? They'd still be making millions but some of the bills could get paid. And save the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: Here's a thought. Most businesses in tough times would take steps to preserve the business. So when it's over, they can still be in business. Steps such as cutting overhead, reduced salaries, layoffs, re-negotiate contracts, line of credit. SO why don't they cut the salaries of all the players by 50%? They'd still be making millions but some of the bills could get paid. And save the business. The players union is arguing about half salary and revenue sharing. At this point from what I understand it’s the players holding this up. Very disappointing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 They’ll come to some agreement. Either that, or they self destruct. i doubt that collectively, they are that foolish. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: Here's a thought. Most businesses in tough times would take steps to preserve the business. So when it's over, they can still be in business. Steps such as cutting overhead, reduced salaries, layoffs, re-negotiate contracts, line of credit. SO why don't they cut the salaries of all the players by 50%? They'd still be making millions but some of the bills could get paid. And save the business. Ike, I suspect that the contracts that each player has, plus the player's union prohibit what you are suggesting. But, I too hope that they'll get their collective acts together and PLAY BALL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Yeah, I mean without baseball the beer producers are going to take a hit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 said: Ike, I suspect that the contracts that each player has, plus the player's union prohibit what you are suggesting. But, I too hope that they'll get their collective acts together and PLAY BALL!! You are correct BGQ. The sports talk I listened to this morning says the two sides are far apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I heard on ESPN that the Cubs at 16 games below .500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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