The Daily Chop: 2021 Spring Training start date and more

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesMajor League Baseball reportedly reached out to the Players Association recently and floated the idea of a delayed start to the 2021 season that would result in a regular season of around 140 games and likely prorated salaries. That idea was quickly rejected by the union who insist they will be ready for a normal spring training and a normal 162 game season. While the situation with the ongoing pandemic might necessitate a shortened season, prorated salaries is a non-starter for the union at this juncture.

With that as the back drop, Major League Baseball has reportedly told managers to prepare for spring training to start on time in…