02-04-2022, 10:59 AM
Only in baseball can the offer of federal mediators to end lockout be a bad thing
After the 1994 experience with moderation, the players view of federal mediators is that federal mediators focus on a process which typically leads to a split the difference in offers and requires an additional 3-4 weeks for “the process”. Players believe that they have already offered reasonable concessions while owners have stonewalled.
Didn’t believe that either side would put games would at risk for next season after the pandemic BS and shortened seasons but clearly I underestimated the stupidity and stubbornness at play
After the 1994 experience with moderation, the players view of federal mediators is that federal mediators focus on a process which typically leads to a split the difference in offers and requires an additional 3-4 weeks for “the process”. Players believe that they have already offered reasonable concessions while owners have stonewalled.
Didn’t believe that either side would put games would at risk for next season after the pandemic BS and shortened seasons but clearly I underestimated the stupidity and stubbornness at play