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BlackhawksFan 06-23-2020 09:19 AM
Looks like baseball is returning
 
The MLBPA and the owners couldn't come to a modified agreement so MLB has mandated the start of a 60 game season based on the March 26 agreement between the sides. As long as the players can be ready for camp July 1 and and agree to the medical procedures regarding Covid-19 the game will return the weekend of July 24-26.

Are you excited for the return?

Disappointed in one side or both with how this played out?

Do you plan on watching?

Marvic 1 06-23-2020 10:34 AM
Sure, but once ONE takes a knee I'm out..... ;)

retiredguy123 06-23-2020 11:47 AM
I never watch baseball because it's boring. I'm not sure if that means that I "refuse" to watch it. I just don't like it.

Two Bills 06-23-2020 11:56 AM
Many top men tennis stars are now out of the game with the virus, after just a couple of tournaments.
May be a short season for baseball as well.
Golf is duff without spectators, and UK soccer even worse.
Absolutely no atmosphere.
All or nothing is my vote!

DeanFL 06-23-2020 12:17 PM
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NOPE, bunch of 'prima donnas' - like many pro atheletes. Demanding mega millions to play games. I don't add to the $$$ kitty by attending pro games of any kind. Tickets&concessions are outrageous.

Baseball on TV, OMG - long and boring. The negotiations with Owners/Union is still far apart. As far as I'm concerned, end the season before beginning. Too bad the low-paid team staff, ballfield staff, and concession folks are so impacted.

Only sport I'm interested on watching on TV, pro football. And golf. period.

yawn.

Two Bills 06-23-2020 01:18 PM
[QUOTE=DeanFL;1790311].
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NOPE, bunch of 'prima donnas' - like many pro atheletes. Demanding mega millions to play games. I don't add to the $$$ kitty by attending pro games of any kind. Tickets&concessions are outrageous.

Baseball on TV, OMG - long and boring. The negotiations with Owners/Union is still far apart. As far as I'm concerned, end the season before beginning. Too bad the low-paid team staff, ballfield staff, and concession folks are so impacted.

Only sport I'm interested on watching on TV, pro football. And golf. period.


.......and they are so underpaid!:icon_wink:

Michael Charles 06-23-2020 02:06 PM
[QUOTE=Two Bills;1790366]
Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1790311)
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NOPE, bunch of 'prima donnas' - like many pro atheletes. Demanding mega millions to play games. I don't add to the $$$ kitty by attending pro games of any kind.

The negotiations with Owners/Union is still far apart.
It's simple finance.

Why should the owners keep all of the revenue that the players (entertainers) on the field create for ownership?

The owners put a product on the field for us the consumer/fans to be entertained.

The entertainers will only work if they feel they're getting a good portion of the revenues that they produce.

When I worked I negotiated the terms with my employer.

Play ball I say but I won't be watching.

davem4616 06-23-2020 02:23 PM
The only time I watch MLB is when my home town team is in the World Series...other than that, for me it's like watching grass grow...
disappointing that the player's union and the owners couldn't come to terms....this isn't rocket science....owners are making a bundle and the players collect huge salaries for playing a kids game

let go of the greed and "play ball!!!"

collector0915 06-23-2020 03:32 PM
Staying healthy in this pandemic is the number one consideration for all of us. I wonder what plan and regimen the Owners/Players can come up with to eliminate COVID-19 concerns. It's a shame that both sides could not come to an agreement on the number of games to play, salaries and/or revenue sharing, playoff format, etc. prior to the Commissioner making the final decision. For me baseball is the number one sport so I plan to watch on TV but would not attend a game this year even if able to.

Stu from NYC 06-23-2020 03:42 PM
[QUOTE=Michael Charles;1790402]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 1790366)

It's simple finance.

Why should the owners keep all of the revenue that the players (entertainers) on the field create for ownership?

The owners put a product on the field for us the consumer/fans to be entertained.

The entertainers will only work if they feel they're getting a good portion of the revenues that they produce.

When I worked I negotiated the terms with my employer.

Play ball I say but I won't be watching.
The problem is the stands apparently will be empty so the owners will be denied the revenue for the game and probably parking and concessions depending upon their contract with who owns the stadium.

They should be trying harder to work out a solution to their differences and yes will be watching when my NY teams play.

Dilligas 06-24-2020 06:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackhawksFan (Post 1790131)
The MLBPA and the owners couldn't come to a modified agreement so MLB has mandated the start of a 60 game season based on the March 26 agreement between the sides. As long as the players can be ready for camp July 1 and and agree to the medical procedures regarding Covid-19 the game will return the weekend of July 24-26.

Are you excited for the return?

Disappointed in one side or both with how this played out?

Do you plan on watching?
Who cares?? MLB players are the greediest cry babies of all pro athletes.

Bay Kid 06-24-2020 06:54 AM
What will the players do? Can't spit, touch a base w/their hands, or lick their balls. Will they still be able to scratch?

rjn5656 06-24-2020 06:58 AM
I don't care. Haven't missed them.

Joyce952 06-24-2020 07:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackhawksFan (Post 1790131)
The MLBPA and the owners couldn't come to a modified agreement so MLB has mandated the start of a 60 game season based on the March 26 agreement between the sides. As long as the players can be ready for camp July 1 and and agree to the medical procedures regarding Covid-19 the game will return the weekend of July 24-26.

Are you excited for the return?

Disappointed in one side or both with how this played out?

Do you plan on watching?
Disappointed, they seem so greedy to me

greenflash245 06-24-2020 08:00 AM
can't wait!!!!!

aallbrand 06-24-2020 08:09 AM
season will not happen and if it dose it will shut down quickly virus not a baseball fan

Chi-Town 06-24-2020 08:22 AM
I'm ready for America's favorite pastime.

SuzyQtoo 06-24-2020 08:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackhawksFan (Post 1790131)
The MLBPA and the owners couldn't come to a modified agreement so MLB has mandated the start of a 60 game season based on the March 26 agreement between the sides. As long as the players can be ready for camp July 1 and and agree to the medical procedures regarding Covid-19 the game will return the weekend of July 24-26.

Are you excited for the return?

Disappointed in one side or both with how this played out?

Do you plan on watching?
I miss baseball. Can't wait!

ccrider 06-24-2020 08:58 AM
The professional baseball players have taken the old American pastime into a new American pastime, and it seems to be contagious. The new pastime it - GREED

justjim 06-24-2020 10:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ccrider (Post 1790884)
The professional baseball players have taken the old American pastime into a new American pastime, and it seems to be contagious. The new pastime it - GREED
With all due respect, baseball players are no more or less greedy than football or basketball players. The same goes for the owners. Professional sports in general have gotten “out of hand” with salaries and ticket prices. The average middle class family cannot afford the cost of attending as many games as they could a decade ago. Only the upper income fans can afford to attend very many professional sport games today. :boom:

brunogal 06-24-2020 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1790311)
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NOPE, bunch of 'prima donnas' - like many pro atheletes. Demanding mega millions to play games. I don't add to the $$$ kitty by attending pro games of any kind. Tickets&concessions are outrageous.

Baseball on TV, OMG - long and boring. The negotiations with Owners/Union is still far apart. As far as I'm concerned, end the season before beginning. Too bad the low-paid team staff, ballfield staff, and concession folks are so impacted.

Only sport I'm interested on watching on TV, pro football. And golf. period.

yawn.
I've gotten used to corn hole!

algi45 06-24-2020 01:07 PM
Favorite pastime? Not anymore and hasn't been for quire a while.

remarks006 06-24-2020 03:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by davem4616 (Post 1790412)
The only time I watch MLB is when my home town team is in the World Series...other than that, for me it's like watching grass grow...
disappointing that the player's union and the owners couldn't come to terms....this isn't rocket science....owners are making a bundle and the players collect huge salaries for playing a kids game

let go of the greed and "play ball!!!"
Bingo ,
If my team is in the Playoffs I watch , if it fits my busy Village Schedule 😂

Fredman 06-24-2020 08:39 PM
Love baseball but not sure I am going to watch the cry babies

BS Beef 06-24-2020 09:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1790859)
I'm ready for America's favorite pastime.
Cubs or White Sox?

I certainly won’t avoid watching, but not too enthusiastic at the present.

Kenswing 06-24-2020 09:43 PM
On the bright side, the Mariners won't be able to lose nearly as many games as they do in a regular season.. :popcorn:

Chi-Town 06-24-2020 10:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BS Beef (Post 1791345)
Cubs or White Sox?

I certainly won’t avoid watching, but not too enthusiastic at the present.
Born on the north side so Cubs. But I don't hate the White Sox and will root for them occasionally.

charlieo1126@gmail.com 06-25-2020 10:13 AM
Baseball long and boring???
 
[QUOTE=Two Bills;1790366]
Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1790311)
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NOPE, bunch of 'prima donnas' - like many pro atheletes. Demanding mega millions to play games. I don't add to the $$$ kitty by attending pro games of any kind. Tickets&concessions are outrageous.

Baseball on TV, OMG - long and boring. The negotiations with Owners/Union is still far apart. As far as I'm concerned, end the season before beginning. Too bad the low-paid team staff, ballfield staff, and concession folks are so impacted.

Only sport I'm interested on watching on TV, pro football. And golf. period.
 to bad it’s not more like golf where we can watch some one stare at his ball for 5 minutes and where the most exciting thing in the 5 hour day is watching a multi millionaire golfer start crying because someone coughed when he was finally after 3 advertising breaks going to hit the ball

.......and they are so underpaid!:icon_wink:

Schaumburger 07-19-2020 11:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1791371)
Born on the north side so Cubs. But I don't hate the White Sox and will root for them occasionally.
I was born in a "Cubs" house, but I also don't hate the White Sox. The White Sox are using the Schaumburg Boomers minor league stadium as one of their training facilities this season. The Schaumburg Boomers 2020 schedule was canceled because of the pandemic. Boomers stadium is about 2 miles from my house, but the public is not allowed to watch the White Sox players workout.

Polar Bear 07-20-2020 07:42 AM
The wifey is a fan (Rays) so I have no choice. I’ll be watching. :)


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