Last week, there appeared to be a reason for optimism among Pittsburgh Pirates and MLB fans in general. It appeared that a deal could be close between the MLB and MLBPA to draw up a plan for the start of the 2020 season coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, talks would go south.
Over the weekend, commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA leader Tony Clark met in person and appeared to be closing in on a deal. Then, on Sunday, Manfred changed the wordage of the deal that was being discussed and the player’s did not vote on the deal.