Read the Phoenix plan...start in late May, all games in the Phoenix metro area...no fans, players in stands rather than dugout, no mound visits, etc. Average first 100 degree day in Phx is the first week of May. Good luck on that boys. Sports fans everywhere will have one thing on their mind...please save football season.
Here is one article on that with further explanation and commentary.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb...y-start-plans-details/2ahhezwfx8qt15prmd0l7v7
Perhaps I missed it but I didn't see anything about how the batter and catcher could do-exist in batter's box unless of course they want to move the catcher
back to 66 feet six inches, while letting batter stay in batter's box at the 60 foot six inches.
this would mean that the umpire would have to move back to 12 feet behind where the batter stood.
Even better, would the new arrangement that the umpire would call a ball and a strike from his "vantage point" from the perspective
as to when it crossed the batter's box or when it crossed to where the catcher was situated? lol
In addition what would happen if someone reached first base-should the first baseman be moved back six feet from the runner
and the first base umpire another six feet away?
And what about the poor pitcher who would now be required to throw the vall 66.6 feet rather than just 60 feet-how would that effect
his arm over the season?
Better, when the manager was contemplating making a pitching change, wold he now be forced to decide who to bring is based on
some statistical criterion who is the better 60 foot and six inch pitcher and who is the better 66.6 inch pitcher?
Anyways these are just a FEW of the issue which come to mind.
Here is the article and link once again:
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb...y-start-plans-details/2ahhezwfx8qt15prmd0l7v7
A few more thoughts just came to mind:
Should all of the players and umpires be required to masks at all times including the batter when he is batting?
What if the manager and an umpire have an argument?
Should they have to be at least six feet away from one another when arguing a call to prevent the possibility of the combatants
being infested with the VIRUS by the other by spitting with his words and/or to to prevent breathed or talked upon?
During the game should their be testing of all players at some point in the game/
For example the now nonexistent seventh stretch because of the absence of fans would now be replaced by the 7th inning or some other time during
the game the "virus testing break inning,"
On the other hand, that wouldn't be "exactly" be in line with the ultimate goal of shortening the game. lol
Should all of the players and umpires be required to masks at all times including the batter when he is batting?
What if the manager and an umpire have an argument?
Should they have to be at least six feet away from one another when arguing a call to prevent the possibility of the combatants
being infested with the VIRUS by the other by spitting with his words and/or to to prevent breathed or talked upon?
During the game should their be testing of all players at some point in the game/
For example the now nonexistent seventh stretch because of the absence of fans would now be replaced by the 7th inning or some other time during
the game the "virus testing break inning,"
On the other hand, that wouldn't be "exactly" be in line with the ultimate goal of shortening the game. lol
they will use automated systems for calling balls and strikes...which they should do anyway...HP ump out of the picture pitch-to-pitch. Maybe this is the start of 7-inning games forever. If baseball gets a late start, we could have a weekend in November with the NFL, MLB World Series and the Masters. You can also throw in the NBA and NHL.
Imo the prime motivating force with this proposal revolves around many of the owners, who are already filthy rich as well some
players who fit the description and who shudder at the very thought of the season being delayed or worse canceled
because they would not be able to stuff their wallets with even more
money that they have/need now.
Imo many of these folks don't give a rats ass about the Virus,who is infested/dies and/or its overall impact on society so long as it is not they
or their families who contract the disease.
players who fit the description and who shudder at the very thought of the season being delayed or worse canceled
because they would not be able to stuff their wallets with even more
money that they have/need now.
Imo many of these folks don't give a rats ass about the Virus,who is infested/dies and/or its overall impact on society so long as it is not they
or their families who contract the disease.
The players need the money a lot more than the owners. To a certain extent, a season loss would be an economic disaster for the players and, therefore, put them in a vulnerable negotiating position. Also would nullify most performance bonuses (if a shortened season) plus negate a service year if the season doesn't start. If you really think about it, if the NBA Playoffs start from the beginning and transpire over the normal two months, you are backing right up to football season and, I truly believe, a small percent of Americans would really care if MLB started or not.
I agree that the players would be hurt a lot more economically speaking.
However imo to the use of word "disaster" to describe them is only appropriate as it applies to them in an absolute sense
but not in a relative sense.
Its not like most players are going to have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, being able to take care of their families, etc. such
as is the case with much of the general population which has been affected by their layoffs and who live paycheck to paycheck.
However imo to the use of word "disaster" to describe them is only appropriate as it applies to them in an absolute sense
but not in a relative sense.
Its not like most players are going to have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, being able to take care of their families, etc. such
as is the case with much of the general population which has been affected by their layoffs and who live paycheck to paycheck.
I think a lot of these guys throughout all the ranks live paycheck to paycheck besides the elite few which is most likely a small percentage throughout baseball. I’m not saying there poor obviously league minimum is huge however a budget is a budget everyone saves and spends differently.
Imo we have to distinguish between minor league baseball players where the minimum amount is $400 a week
and between minimum for major league players As you can see by the chart, starting a few years ago
the minimum has gone up 535,000 starring over the last few years, which isn't exactly chicken feed.
Assuming that the 2020 season is not a player's first season in the league, unless a player is a spendthrift, he should
have some money in the bank, which along with what I assume some kind if workmen's comp he should be able take care of himself and
family quite well.
If some of players have a lifestyle which might suffer because there is no season yet, tough-that is a far cry from many everyday folks who have been
laid off and who are struggling to feed themselves and family as well as making ends meet.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/256187/minimum-salary-of-players-in-major-league-baseball/
There are plenty of players who will be underwater without a regular check. Just look back to other sports stars, actors, business pros, etc who all managed to squander a fortune. Throw in the fact that a lot of these guys are in the 20-32 age range with a wife and kids at home and a girlfriend or two on the road, they will be signing up for car commercials and joining Pete Rose in Vegas to grab $20 a signature.
Think any sport when played will have many empty seats and life as we all have known it will be forever changed.
Hope everyone their best. Social distancing is real adjustments will be needed. I won't be surprised if New Years eve in the Big Apple is moved, use your imagination
Hope everyone their best. Social distancing is real adjustments will be needed. I won't be surprised if New Years eve in the Big Apple is moved, use your imagination
We can have baseball if everyone sits 4 seats apart.
Along the same lines, I am curious as to what everyone thinks of the MLB Network or stations
like NESN(Red Sox station) showing in their entirety baseball games from the past.
Personally I flick right by them and look for something else either sports related or non related sports related.
For me the worst would be if I was forced to listen to a baseball game from the Boston in its entirety no matter how important and
or exciting the game was.
Case in point:
I am a die hard Red Sox/baseball fan and have been so since 1952.
I like any baseball form miss the game and hope it returns soon.
That said of late WEEI, the Home/flagstaff of the Red Sox radio broadcasting network, has started broadcasting noteworthy
games in Sox history to fill the void.
For me this is even worse.
At least if forced to watch a past baseball game on tv, I can see the players and action as it unfolds.
With a radio broadcast and using the Sox as an example, I can think of a lot more enjoyable things to do than listen to Sox lead
broadcaster "describe" the minutes of a foul ball or tells us the minor league or even major league
stats about Joe Blow 10 years ago during the slack time between pitches.
Hopefully my point is clear here.
I am sure that some others disagree with this assessment, and I respect that.
like NESN(Red Sox station) showing in their entirety baseball games from the past.
Personally I flick right by them and look for something else either sports related or non related sports related.
For me the worst would be if I was forced to listen to a baseball game from the Boston in its entirety no matter how important and
or exciting the game was.
Case in point:
I am a die hard Red Sox/baseball fan and have been so since 1952.
I like any baseball form miss the game and hope it returns soon.
That said of late WEEI, the Home/flagstaff of the Red Sox radio broadcasting network, has started broadcasting noteworthy
games in Sox history to fill the void.
For me this is even worse.
At least if forced to watch a past baseball game on tv, I can see the players and action as it unfolds.
With a radio broadcast and using the Sox as an example, I can think of a lot more enjoyable things to do than listen to Sox lead
broadcaster "describe" the minutes of a foul ball or tells us the minor league or even major league
stats about Joe Blow 10 years ago during the slack time between pitches.
Hopefully my point is clear here.
I am sure that some others disagree with this assessment, and I respect that.
I'm surprised at all the doubts about whether or not there'll be a baseball season
this year; I've heard guestimates about a Memorial Day start with a regular -
season schedule lasting well into October and a November World Series, played
at Dodger Stadium regardless of who the finalists are.
It's all speculation at this point, but coupled with the SLIGHTLY encouraging news
about leveled-off virus infections, I cannot help but be optimistic.:aktion033
this year; I've heard guestimates about a Memorial Day start with a regular -
season schedule lasting well into October and a November World Series, played
at Dodger Stadium regardless of who the finalists are.
It's all speculation at this point, but coupled with the SLIGHTLY encouraging news
about leveled-off virus infections, I cannot help but be optimistic.:aktion033
It is not a perfect analogy for sure, but this analogy expresses my feelings as to how I THINK I would perceive a baseball
season played in Arizona with no one in attendance until/if/when situation changes( I don't know for sure as to how I would feel until
after this kind of season begins and after watching some games to "digest" this and my resultant feelings).
In short I would roughly compare it to a situation to pre-coronavirus time when one would take his spouse or significant other
to a very fine restaurant they are accustomed to going which has great food and ambiance, excellent service and in general gives them an
overall feeling of comfort and just plain lovely dining experience.
Under the present Virus conditions, all of this has been relegated to take out only assuming of course that the restaurant offers this option.
Thus as I see it and comparing it to the baseball scenario, the question would be is whether taking the food home and eating it the same thing as eating
the same delectable food in the restaurant.
Obviously there is no right or wrong answer as everyone has a different mindset.
For me at this juncture I would say that neither baseball nor the dining experience would be as good as the "real thing" so to speak.
However as I sad earlier, I would sure at least try watching the new version of baseball with the hope that at least for this season that
I could tolerate it and perhaps even enjoy it to some degree-time will tell.
season played in Arizona with no one in attendance until/if/when situation changes( I don't know for sure as to how I would feel until
after this kind of season begins and after watching some games to "digest" this and my resultant feelings).
In short I would roughly compare it to a situation to pre-coronavirus time when one would take his spouse or significant other
to a very fine restaurant they are accustomed to going which has great food and ambiance, excellent service and in general gives them an
overall feeling of comfort and just plain lovely dining experience.
Under the present Virus conditions, all of this has been relegated to take out only assuming of course that the restaurant offers this option.
Thus as I see it and comparing it to the baseball scenario, the question would be is whether taking the food home and eating it the same thing as eating
the same delectable food in the restaurant.
Obviously there is no right or wrong answer as everyone has a different mindset.
For me at this juncture I would say that neither baseball nor the dining experience would be as good as the "real thing" so to speak.
However as I sad earlier, I would sure at least try watching the new version of baseball with the hope that at least for this season that
I could tolerate it and perhaps even enjoy it to some degree-time will tell.
Baseball will definitely return to normal . Think of every restaurant in America. Is everyone going to completely change there foot print. I don’t think so. Think of those signs you see in restaurants and bars maximum occupancy is x. If every establishment catered to these rules they could not survive. There will be a cure for this bull shit. If you lost a love one in this pandemic I am sorry . I’m not a hater I just believe life has to go on . I would rather die doing it the way we have always done it the American way life liberty pursuit of happiness . Totalitarianism I don’t buy
