MLB: Time is ticking on a deal

Blake Snell is refusing to play without his entire salary. His salary is paid by the owners, who receive revenue from the fans by way of ticket sales. If there are no fans in the seats, how can he expect full pay?

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It’s now been over a week since the MLB players union began negotiations with the league, and things seem to be at a standstill. We haven’t learned much new information since the first day of talks. With an early July start in mind, time is ticking to get a deal done.

For the season to start in early July, you would need a second spring training to begin in early to…