Passion for the Pastime

Baseball is back! Words that I think we all thought we wouldn't hear in 2020. But baseball is back. It wasn't pretty, it still isn't but at least we will have baseball again. Some changes coming to baseball this year is the universal DH and a big one is the new extra innings rule. I mean we have to have something to argue about don't we?Moving forward ,players will return to team camps by next week and Opening Day will be July 24. We all know the challenges facing baseball with Covid-19, and that is still a big factor in determining if the season will move forward. For now we will look forward and prepare for the 2020 season, reevaluate our baseball draft boards, and rejoice in that fact that, baseball is back. We can only hope, that it is here to stay. 

It is becoming more and more evident that the 2020 MLB season will be cancelled. I don't know about you but I am extremely disappointed that these people who represent America's Pastime, can figure out how to bring joy to fan again.

The future of baseball are looked at in two different lights right now. How will baseball get a season done and how will life be after Covid-19 as well as the 2020 MLB Draft. We will focus on the draft mostly, seeing how MLB is trying to keep up with NFL and even NBA draft skeptical. Also looking at who can possible be the next Mike Trout or Justin Verlander. The new format and how it will effect baseball for years to come. But how can we figure out the future when the league cant decide if they will play at all this year. A lot to cover, lets get to it.

It is time to listen everyone. Not just to the podcast but to everyone who is asking for your help. The black community, black lives matter are willing to educate but it takes too to tango. Major league baseball may be behind in the times but many players are not. They are becoming leaders, becoming listeners, educating themselves and others. For too long we have been divided and if this truly is America's pastime, follow the players example of being the change.

Before we get to sports discussion, there is something else we need to talk about. Due to recent events of police brutality and protesting as a result, I have decided to pull away from regular sports talk and open up the discussion. Enough is enough and I am speaking for those who need to be heard. Welcome to the conversation and lets get through this together. It may make you uncomfortable and thats ok. Now think about the injustices done every day and how uncomfortable they feel. Now is the time to stop and listen, educate and take action. Like many athletes, baseball players, some of which are your children's heroes or maybe even your own. They are leading by example. The time is now.

Baseball's clock is ticking and this is the week. Baseball owners and players know it, as we have already seen more counter proposals being introduced. If something was to happen it is this week. The MLBPA and owners are discussing money but in the form of games to be played because owners latest counter has said full prorated salaries but with much less game than the 114 games proposed by MLBPA. This is progressing in the right direction, but how do you feel of a season as long as 50 games. Does the champion of this season have any legitimate standing if it happens and does it ruin the legitimacy of the game for you. Or do you want the game back so much, that you are willing to overlook all of it.

We are now at the end of May and still, no deal has been reached between Owners and Players to begin the season. There is still time for a deal to be done, but the clock is ticking. Many of us can imagine baseball not being played in 2020 but its starting to be a bigger possibility with each passing day. A new proposal was made to the Players association and it is not looking promising, with some players speaking out that there may not be baseball this season. Its a bad look in these times to be arguing about millions of dollars, but it is a necessary argument. Baseball must be careful because they don't want a repeat of 94', which turned off baseball for a lot of fans. All we can do is stay hopeful that a deal is done. Its crunch time and the clock is ticking.