The owners of the Major League Baseball and the Players Association they have spent the last two days negotiating seeking to reach a new collective agreement.
There hasn’t been much progress. However, baseball fans have had enough and posted a message on the Journal Sentinel addressed to the commissioner Rob Manfred.
“The December 2, 2021, you published a letter to fans about the major league work stoppage. You obviously didn’t expect us fans to respond, but we accepted your invitation to the conversation.
Fans don’t need a statement from an address about canceling the sport we love. If you are going to talk about how is the best way to divide our money, What we really want is for us to be heard. Have a seat at the table.
Without us, decisions will only be made with the interest of the billionaire owners and millionaire players in mind and not the fans whose support makes this industry possible. With us, MLB has an opportunity to change the conversation and turn this dispute into including the group that is often cast aside. It’s time for fans to be a part of how dollars should be spent and how our favorite pastime treats us.
For all the MLB or professional sports fans out there who agree they’ve been ignored for far too long. Our strength is in numbers. It’s time for fans to be more than just spectators,” read the message from fans.
How do the conversations between owners and players continue?
After two days of negotiations, the good news is that they are still talking, but there are still many things to resolve.
MLB was unimpressed by union offer today but intends to make a proposal tomorrow when the sides meet a third straight day. One side needs to do something bold. The one thing that may help is they are moving closer to the Feb. 28 deadline to reach a deal to start season on time.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 22, 2022
“MLB was not impressed by the Association’s most recent offer but intends to make a proposal tomorrow when the two sides meet for the third day in a row. One side needs to do something brave. The one thing that is helping is that they are getting closer to the deadline of February 28 to be able to start the season on time,” wrote Jon Heyman de MLB Network.
The good news is that the intention is to keep trading sessions scheduled for the rest of the week. –
