MLB Lockout Too Quiet
Right before the lockout, there was a free agent frenzy. Big name players signed with teams who want to win in 2022. Then, nothing.
Really, it’s been seemingly nothing. The owners unanimously voted to lock out the players on December 2. Over a week later, we’ve heard nothing about any progress towards a new collective bargaining agreement.
According to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle, we may not see any progress towards March. Naturally, this means any excitement we saw from the free agent frenzy will be a distant memory.
That’s the short term view. There’s also the question as to the impact this will have on the season. Will there be a Spring Training? With a huge group of free agents still unsigned, do we get those blockbuster deals?
Mostly, when do we get baseball again? That’s the biggest concern.
Right now, there’s nothing happening. That’s bad news. Everyday that becomes worse news. Just how bad it gets will depend on just how long things remain radio silent.
I don’t think there’s any real urgency for either side until they start losing money.
My guess is games in June.
JimmyP
The silence and lack of negotiation is outrageous and is going to get ugly – progressively ugly from fans once New Year’s passes. Some of the most rabid fans – Mets fans – are temporarily quelled by the search for manager, followed by search for coaches. The distraction and relative calm will only last so long. The power of the fan base is in the purse, in attendance, in mass boycott. In picketing.
I predict a 120 game season at best. Total b.s. by both sides. Make a deal and let’s go.