ZiPS Projects Dodgers To Win Hypothetical ‘Cactus League West’ Division Under Proposed MLB Realignment Plan

Brad Mills/USA TODAY SportsConcerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic effectively shut down the sports world last month, but Major League Baseball has been exploring a myriad options in recent weeks that would allow them to carry forward with the 2020 season as soon as May.

One proposal that made the rounds involves all 30 teams beginning the year in a centralized location such as Arizona, where games would be played in a fan-less environment. Players would additionally be required to self-quarantine in between contests.

The plan has received support from federal health officials, but not every player is believed to be onboard due to the possibility of being away from their families…