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?

Sure, but once ONE takes a knee I'm out..... ;)

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.

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!

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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.

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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:

[QUOTE=Two Bills;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 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!!!"

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.

[QUOTE=Michael Charles;1790402]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.

Who cares?? MLB players are the greediest cry babies of all pro athletes.

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?

I don't care. Haven't missed them.

Disappointed, they seem so greedy to me

can't wait!!!!!