MLB 2021 season...proposed 1 month delay, 154 games, full player pay

[LadyStanley]

MLB proposes delaying season by a month due to COVID-19, playing 154 games with full player pay

MLB sent the players union a proposal that would pay full salaries if a 154-game season is completed.

Cactus league had requested delay

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[LeHab]

The union has steadfastly rejected the expanded postseason proposal in talks this winter, believing it would disincentivize teams’ willingness to spend if it would be easier to qualify for the playoffs. The proposal, with rosters mostly set, would be only for the 2021 season, which the two sides agreed to last season just hours before Opening Day.

MLB players union expected to reject proposal to delay start of season

Union expected to rejected this offer. I thought expanded playoffs would actually motivate middle of the pack teams to spend more for a shot at making postseason. Top teams would remain motivated as they aim to win the championship and survive longer playoffs.

 

[Big Z Man 1990]

The San Diego Padres, who had the second-best record in the NL last year but had a 4 seed because they were in second place, should probably push for the removal of seeding priority for division winners. I want the second-best team in a league to have the #2 seed, even if the #1 seed is in the same division.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

MLB players union expected to reject proposal to delay start of season

Union expected to rejected this offer. I thought expanded playoffs would actually motivate middle of the pack teams to spend more for a shot at making postseason. Top teams would remain motivated as they aim to win the championship and survive longer playoffs.

It more likely has the opposite effect. Mediocre teams know they can stay mediocre and have a shot. Top teams have less incentive to improve, especially starting pitching staffs, knowing they can get by 4 starters.

 

[gstommylee]

The San Diego Padres, who had the second-best record in the NL last year but had a 4 seed because they were in second place, should probably push for the removal of seeding priority for division winners. I want the second-best team in a league to have the #2 seed, even if the #1 seed is in the same division.

That's not how seeding works in any league. division winners get higher seed no matter the record is. MLB owners would never approve such a change.

 

[Big Z Man 1990]

That's not how seeding works in any league. division winners get higher seed no matter the record is. MLB owners would never approve such a change.

The NBA has realized the problems with this, only a matter of time before MLB and the NFL follow suit.

 

[LadyStanley]

Union rejects MLB proposal to delay 2021 season, play 154 games

The players union on Monday night rejected an MLB plan for delaying and shortening the 2021 season due to COVID-19.


No guarantee of full salaries if full schedule isn't played or season ends early.

Sounds like a negotiation

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Read this whole thread, great explanation on why the Players didn't counter.

 

[LadyStanley]

tl;dr: If the union countered they would be "reopening (mid-term) negotiations" on CBA.