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The KC Royals and 29 other teams are probably considering the players’ latest offer for a 2020 season. Can baseball’s current labor spat have a happy ending?
Some KC Royals Midweek Musings limited to wondering whether the players’ latest counteroffer will move the parties any closer to an Opening Day this year:
At first glance, the counteroffer (it was unclear when this story was written whether the counter was made Tuesday night or will be delivered today) doesn’t look promising. The package reportedly includes an 89-game schedule, full pro-rata player pay, expanded 16-team playoffs for two seasons, a guaranteed share of postseason revenue even if playoff games are contested in empty venues, pandemic-related player opt-outs, and postseason in-game “enhancements.