As we all know, the Pandemic has brought major changes to our world in a variety of ways, both presently and for the foreseeable future. Sports are not immune to this either, and in the case of baseball particularly – the economic effects could have a lasting impact on how big-ticket free agents are paid going forward. But first let’s make sure that we understand this is not some...
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As first reported by The Athletic, Major League Baseball has sent a 67-page document to the players’ union outlining their proposed health and safety guidelines for the 2020 season. The document (while still not completed) covers a variety of issues including testing, travel, in-stadium adjustments, and on-field changes. This is certainly a step in the right direction to having a season in...
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Typically, I try to give our readers my best analysis, staying away from the “I think’s” and simply let the facts speak for themselves. But with MLB’s draft decision coming yesterday, along with last month’s agreement between MLB and MiLB to dismantle over 40 minor league teams in the near future, I’m going to have to make an exception. There are plenty...
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Sal Manzo selects: Baseball Without Fans Like everything else in the world right now, the 2020 MLB season still remains up in the air. The Commissioner’s office, however, does plan to present a “back to play” plan to the MLBPA next week, which would be the first steps in potentially starting a season this year. Although this is a positive sign, there are many who feel strongly...
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Although 2021 feels like eons away at the moment, for the Mets it will prove to be a pivotal winter in whether or not the club will contend beyond 2020 (if we have a 2020 season). With so many short-term deals on the roster set to expire, the 2021 club could look very different – and not in a good way. One area that will absolutely have to be addressed is the starting rotation. With three...
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