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Starting Nine: Kent Mercker, a Very Good Brave

This week served as another reminder that the business of baseball truly sucks.

The first two series of the 2022 season have been canceled as the players remained locked out amid the collective bargaining agreement negotiations. When, exactly, the game will return is anyone’s guess, though — unsurprisingly — you can wager on such things, as SportsBetting.ag puts the best odds on Opening Day coming in May.

But consider this an escape, because in the same way that MLB has stripped its digital platforms of any likeness of current players, leaving only content pertaining to the game’s past, the Starting Nine is continuing its stroll down Braves memory lane.