Happy Tuesday, Athletics Nation!
As we get deeper into another lockout week (day 97 for those keeping track), the chances of a full 162-game season appear slimmer and slimmer. The last gasp at a traditional season is seemingly today as after a few calls between the two sides, MLB set a new deadline. If negotiations don’t reach an agreement today, say goodbye to 162. (It is worth noting that season length is a bargained condition, so MLB’s deadlines become a bit more toothless as they could agree with the players proposing a full season later this week.