A quick note of thanks to those who took the time to respond via email or Twitter to the Sunday column about growing tension between MLB ownership and players that could come to a head after the current collective bargaining agreement expires after the 2021 season.
How to avoid it is where opinions vary, and that's a good, healthy debate. These are the questions players are going to have to sort through as they attempt to regain their leverage. The conversation is already beginning, as evidenced by tweets from Jake Arrieta and Jack Flaherty.
On Sunday, I offered five ways players could attempt to improve their standing.