MLB returns April 7th

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Keep in mind Heyman is CLEARLY an owner shill.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

If it falls apart because of the international draft, I might cry.

Honestly, why don't they have a universal draft like NHL, NBA and NFL? Problem solved, no?

 

[John Price]

International draft is holding things up.



Good tweet chain here on the draft.

 

[John Price]

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Glad they’re looking out for the players, but tired of seeing Ortiz’s name.

The difference between Ortiz and Bonds (besides a ton of talent) is one smiled and joked with the media.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Agree on the principle, take time to configure the system later. I am fine with that. 2024 might be a little early though.

 

[John Price]

Glad they’re looking out for the players, but tired of seeing Ortiz’s name.

The difference between Ortiz and Bonds (besides a ton of talent) is one smiled and joked with the media.

Yep. Ortiz was more charismatic than Bonds. Bonds was generally miserable to the media. I will say though I've not seen anyone walked as much times as he was though. Teams just flat out didn't pitch to Bonds.

 

[John Price]

 

[c9777666]

Is MLB apparently the only league that has no idea how to negotiate a CBA?

 

[Mightygoose]

Nearing a decision for today it seems





If no deal today, may be much longer until we're at this point again

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Honestly, why don't they have a universal draft like NHL, NBA and NFL? Problem solved, no?

It wouldn't work. Latin players can sign at 16, domestic players are still in high school. You're dealing with very different pools of players, guys who are ready to go to straight to affiliated ball while others who will spend a few years in the academies.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Yep. Ortiz was more charismatic than Bonds. Bonds was generally miserable to the media. I will say though I've not seen anyone walked as much times as he was though. Teams just flat out didn't pitch to Bonds.

Most of his homers probably could have been walks, too. He could hit it out wherever it was pitched.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Looking at the numbers of the 2 proposals that are leaking out, they are not far apart. Ridiculous if they can't get a deal done.

 

[NJDevs26]

Looking at the numbers of the 2 proposals that are leaking out, they are not far apart. Ridiculous if they can't get a deal done.

Yeah even though I usually think both sides suck when it comes to MLB labor issues I've generally been more anti-owner in this round of negotiations, but now the players are really starting to come off as myopic, paranoid and holding out for a 10-0 win instead of taking a 6-4 win.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[c9777666]

All this because of the INTERNATIONAL DRAFT

Like, is nothing good enough for MLB?

 

[These Are The Days]

Thank God these assholes took 2 weeks to negotiate for like 29 minutes

 

[Adam Warlock]

Yeah even though I usually think both sides suck when it comes to MLB labor issues I've generally been more anti-owner in this round of negotiations, but now the players are really starting to come off as myopic, paranoid and holding out for a 10-0 win instead of taking a 6-4 win.

Agree 100%. Thats exactly what it seems like. Almost like the players feel like they have to have the last word and the owners have to agree to their proposal and not vice versa.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

 

[Scandale du Jour]

That gotta be a joke

 

[TheBeastCoast]

They really seem intent on seeing this sport burn.

 

[SSF]

This lockout has clarified who the shills are for us.

 

[Terry Yake]

i wouldn't mind this if they waited until a game goes to the 12th inning or so to do it