The Daily The Battle for a Baseball Season
Jul 24, 2020
Dive into the tense weeks leading to the 2020 baseball season as Major League Baseball grapples with the pandemic. Hear Rob Manfred discuss the balancing act between public health and economic challenges. Explore the fallout of proposed pay cuts and historical labor disputes between players and owners. Relive the nostalgia of the 1994 season cut short by a strike, while fans express their hopes for the future of the sport amidst uncertainty. It’s a compelling mix of emotion, history, and the fight for baseball’s survival.
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Manfred's Challenge
- Rob Manfred faced the challenge of starting the 2020 baseball season amid the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
- The NBA's decision to suspend its season added pressure.
Schmidt and Manfred
- Michael S. Schmidt recounts his initially contentious relationship with Rob Manfred during the baseball steroid scandal.
- Over time, they developed a more constructive rapport.
Early Season Plans
- Manfred explored various options for the 2020 season, including quarantining players in a bubble.
- Another plan involved playing in hubs in Arizona, Texas, and Florida.