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Originally posted by revo View PostI think at this point, they have no choice but to play because even Trump said there will likely be no crowds until September, so they shouldn't hold their breath waiting for a miracle. Deciding to end the season before it starts would be a decidedly bad look for the league when the country really needs them to play. They may need to come to an agreement with the MLBPA to withhold a percentage of salaries due to a loss of revenue.
1 - No idea, not sure if this really matters. They seem to do well in spring training.
2 - Probably will have zero effect
3 - Passan mentioned something about this. I'm sure they will have to have precautions in place
I'm sure each stadium can make some modifications, like enclosed, air conditioned dugouts, or the like. I mean, I understand how hot it can get, but these players will be inside for half the game. I'm sure they'll survive knowing it's play or not get paid. It's also possible the heat will lead to many replacements or sitting out of games more than usual.
I also think 2 could matter a little. There are players who play better come playoff time, or worse, because of pressure. Some of that may be the energy of the crown. Mr. March, Lewis Brinson, might actually be good this year .
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Originally posted by cavebird View PostIf everyone would take a cut (players, owners, etc.) and baseball were the first sport back, that would be some forward thinking on everyone's part. Baseball has been concerned about how to attract new fans for a while now, and nothing would beat this for it. On the other hand, everyone could get sick, and it could turn out to be a really stupid idea, too.
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Originally posted by chancellor View PostH2H? Isn't that a Sports Bar game?
Don't knock it till you try it. Back when you lot were drafting Juan Pierre over Barry Bonds, my league was enjoying having actual good players do well for our teams .
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The Japanese League delayed the start of their regular season for a 2nd time, from April 24th to likely sometime in June, after Abe declared a state of emergency and a few players on the Hanshin Tigers were diagnosed with it. This is viewed as a bad sign by MLB.
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Originally posted by Sour Masher View PostHa, it is the only place it is deemed acceptable here, I think. You peeps have always looked down on my kind, with our h2h and points leagues and what-not. All I know is my h2h points league has been around for 27 years--we were trend setters, and it looks like finally a small subset of the community has come around to that being a fun way to play.
Don't knock it till you try it. Back when you lot were drafting Juan Pierre over Barry Bonds, my league was enjoying having actual good players do well for our teams .I'm just here for the baseball.
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Originally posted by Ken View PostI've tried basically "everything" over the years. I started out in H2H in the 90s. I heart roto.
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Originally posted by Sour Masher View PostWow, I'm surprised anyone else here has tried points. How did you like it compared to roto?
And, yes, I finished second to the owner who had Millwood. And, yes, I'm bitter.
I've been in roto now for a long time. I'd guess 90% or so of the leagues I've been in have been roto, remainder were points. I'm not in any points leagues any more.I'm just here for the baseball.
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Originally posted by chancellor View PostNot at all. My league lacked verisimilitude (I'm using it just because I was really impressed with your usage....) since starting pitchers were overwhelmingly overvalued. For example, in 2002 to use your Bonds analogy, Kevin Millwood was just slightly less valuable than Barry Bonds. Mind you, Millwood had a very good year in 2002, but....really?
And, yes, I finished second to the owner who had Millwood. And, yes, I'm bitter.
I've been in roto now for a long time. I'd guess 90% or so of the leagues I've been in have been roto, remainder were points. I'm not in any points leagues any more.
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