There’s still a chance to salvage this, baseball. Despite the greed. Despite the absurd posturing. Despite the deaf ear to fans. Despite stepping on the rake, like a 1960s comedy sketch.
Once MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred dots the I’s and crosses the T’s on the amount of games and start date — thought to be 60, potentially starting July 24 — owners and players will face a fractured fan base. What do you plan to do about it?
Damage has been done, without a doubt. How much remains to be seen. You’ve pitched yourself into a bases loaded jam.