Carlos Danger

Hate it! Totally changes the fabric of the game with relievers, SP, PH, PR, etc... Do it and do it right. 82 (9 inning plus Extra inning) games!!!

Yes, to not even reach 81 or half is BS!!!

What Boxy said. There are risks in the typical business model. If they were losing money because everyone of their $25 million a year players is on the DL or there are no fans in the seats because they have a s***** team or they decided to invest in a team in a city with a s***** fan base etc, their problem, agree 100%. However, this is an unprecedented pandemic. The GOVT is mandating restrictions that can not be accounted for in a normal business model. There ARE Force Majeure stipulations in the CBAm even if the word Force Majeure is not used specifically. You cannot (with any credibility anyway) make a blanket and frankly weak statement that the players have a contract so the owners have to pay no matter what. Remember, if players do things which can void a contract, like certain motorsports, criminal behaviour, social polices etc, the players contract can be voided, theye do not get their salary no matter what they do and happens, even if there was not a global pandemic. I am not saying the owners are in the right in this, nor am I saying the players. I am speaking specifically to this perception they have a contract and they should be paid their full amount no matter what argument.

I don't agree with this. If teams and personnel associated are screened and proper social distancing is put in place, why would a young "athlete" get COVID or if they did, suffer from it, unless they are someone like Trey Mancini.. Maybe it is because I work in an essential industry, and since day 1 we have had thousands of people going to work in factories/refineries in some cases and we have not had any deaths or grave illness of any of our employees globally so far. Yes, we had some initially who got COVID-19, but no fatalities or life altering sickness. Why can our business and thousand of others continue, but baseball players cannot play baseball in an empty stadium with screened and limited personnel?? It is total BS and overstating, the risk to them IMO. Play ball!!

Wow, extremely sad... I couldn't even imagine. A woman having a heart attack at 31 yrs old is extremely rare I think.. Poor guy/family..

Negative Ghost Rider. He is a hitter and has hit his whole career. To the point Texas is trying him in CF and just about every position because they want to get his bat in the lineup. As I saw mentioned in a write up, he is criminally underrated. He got lost in the deep Tampa system. He is a gem and I will put money on it!

They had their future 3b in Solak, he is one they let get away, for relievers?? Brian Anderson is the Marlins closest to untouchable player at the moment. They would want a big haul... Vidal and McLanahan might move the needle though.

Your making a philosophical argument. I was posting legal opinion, I in no way claim to be mine. My initial post was to the point the Hot agent said there is a CBA, for baseball so that is that. Based on what I am reading, in contractual terms that is not accurate nor has it been established due to Covid and elements of the contract for which the situation applies.

I say to her... Hey nowwwwwwwwww.. Are you dating anyone girl? As to her comments, she is a player's agent. She is of course not going to say anything to weaken her or her clients position. Same with Boras. What I posted is an opinion of a neutral (as far as I am aware) law firm, just commenting on the legal aspects.

Just a note of corporate business communications policy, any business. Before my company puts out something to the pubic, it passes multiple levels of review to include Senior Legal VP, Senior Communication VP etc, etc. There is NO way a major and reputable law firm would allow anyone, associate, partner etc, publish anything on their official page with their letter head without it being reviewed by senior partners and the compliance team. The fact the author who is an associate, as opposed to a partner, does not mean anything as to his bona fides as far as the law goes. Also, unlike you, he is an actual attorney in the venue in question ref the MLBPA CBA. So, in other words, your point is 110% moot.

I am from the South, calling me a Yankee is offensive!!

It is the interpretation of a major law firm Matlock. I don't even need a law firm to understand that suspending the CBA means just that... It is a Collective bargaining agreement-- Compensation. Therefore, if it is suspended, ergo, you can suspend compensation that is dictated by such agreement. https://www.foley.com/en/insights/publications/2020/05/collective-bargaining-sports-covid19-mlb-salaries Also, note the CBA falls under US law as far as I know and Canadian Law might not be the same.

Ahhh Beans... You cut your cut and paste... Are you working for CNN now...or too much Tequila esta noche? And then the part right after what you posted: However, paragraph 11 of the MLB’s Uniform Player’s Contract (UPC) provides: “11. This contract is subject to federal or state legislation, regulations, executive or other official orders or other governmental action, now or hereafter in effect respecting military, naval, air or other governmental service, which may directly or indirectly affect the Player, Club or League and subject also to the right of the Commissioner to suspend the operation of this contract during any national emergency during which Major League Baseball is not played.” (emphasis added) Thus, when President Trump declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020 in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, Commissioner Manfred effectively had the right to suspend immediately all player contracts, including any payment obligations of the clubs thereunder, indefinitely for the period of time during which the state of emergency was in effect and games were not being played.

The agent, the hot one that we all want to bang: She stated to summarize, there were negotiations, we have a contract/CBA and tough s***, honor it. My point is frijoles, lot's of professions had contracts, unions, CBAs, this is Force Majeure and the CBA is out the window and not applicable IMO.

Thirty thousand Boeing employees on Wednesday must start taking vacation or sick time, or apply for unemployment, after the region’s largest private employer decided Sunday to keep its Puget Sound plants closed indefinitely. These guys have a union, they have a CBA with a negotiated pay rate. They are NOT working, so now, they are one of the three above... All three of which are worse than a baseball player. If the players are only going to play 1/2 a season, with no fans, with taxi squads so each individual will actually probably be doing less work... Then it is only logical they would not get the same pay, regardless of the CBA... This is Force Majeure IMO..

You are correct.

Spanish is the primary language in my house.

The Rhino was just revealed as Barry Zito on the Masked Singer. He made it to the final 4! I had no idea he could sing so well. He was robbed, they should have sent the Frog home and Barry should have been in the finals. I had no idea he could sing, and sing well. I was rooting for him when I only knew he was the Rhino. The judges thought it was Trace Adkins, Blake Shelton and Jason Alden, so he was in good company. Cy Young winner and damn good singer!

I understand it is hypthetical. However, why TF! would baseball expand and if they are seriously thinking about it, stop now!!

Thank you!

This f*** this site!! I don't have this problem on any other chat board!

Why is this site such a PITA for pics!!

Is the Tweet between Jose Altuve and Aroldis Chapman real?? WoW LMAO!!

I think they do. You sign a 10 yr contract and the guys sucks and can't hit over the Mendoza lime for 10 yrs.. Your risk. The player blows out their knee, year one... Owner assumes risk, or has to pay high premiums for insurance. Owners assume risk team sucks and no attendance or you are in an area where you might have a good team but low attendance. TV money is about the only guaranteed money. Players assume very little risk if they have a long term guaranteed contract. Even if you don't, $650K min salary USD. Arbiration will probably see a raise regardless if win or lose. FA's get millions for being a 6th inning reliever or mop up guy..