February 20th, 2022 at 8:00 am 
by Ron Cervenka Enough already!
Negotiations between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association reached an all-time low on Thursday and were reminiscent of a playground scuffle between two elementary school children.
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Shortly after noon on Thursday, Major League Baseball released this statement, which many (most) MLB sportswriters immediately posted on Twitter:
The statement went on to say:
“We are committed to reaching an agreement that is fair to each side. On Monday, members of the owners’ bargaining committee will join an in-person meeting with the Players Association and remain every day next week to negotiate and work hard towards starting the season on time.“
Within minutes, the MLB Players Association released this statement on Twitter:
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Not only are Spring Training games now delayed “until no earlier than Saturday, March 5,” unless the two sides set their egos aside and sit down and negotiate in good faith, the scheduled March 31 Opening Day of the 2022 regular season is also now very much at risk of being delayed.
Come on, guys. Instead of trying to make the other side look like the bad guy (while losing loyal baseball fans by the droves), how about putting down your dukes and sitting down at the table for some serious good-faith negotiating?
Play Ball!
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First time ever I’ve not been excited about ST. My tickets start on March 7. Ready to cancel my hotel any day now. Wonder what the players actually think about their Union.
Excellent point, Linda, which begs the question on the other side of the coin: Wonder what the owners actually think about the guy representing them?
Sorry to hear about your lost Spring Training plans. I know how much that means to you and Jim.
@Dodgers Play Ball Already!!!⚾️⚾️⚾️