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Cub Tracks remains keen

Well, the Owners Meetings started yesterday. The hot rumor is that they’re going to extend Rob Manfred. That’s not good, but there’s nothing I can do or say to change that. More pace-of-play bs and Manfredding the game. Gah.

“So that’s my prediction,” says one longtime executive. “There will be an agreement on a pitch clock that won’t impact anybody. Then they can say, `We’ve reached agreement on a clock. And everyone agrees that it’s an issue.’ But the truth is, it won’t impact anybody.” — Jayson Stark.

Progress. Hrm.