Rob Manfred in hot water

[rman112]

Originally Posted by boston12

It’s Olbermann and also the only acceptable way of thinking in 2020

NSFW.. Well, kind of?

[Giannis34fan]

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/s...332820480?s=20

[ottobord]

Are the facts about what actually happened in the shooting considered when these decisions are made?

[bubba300]

Originally Posted by jstephens24

how the heck is that racist?

When I saw that tweet I thought it was an extremely strong statement. I get that people and players do not like Manfred but I was shocked it was said by Olbermann. I am a mixed minority and my views on Manfreds statement doesnt sit well with me because the players made a unilateral decision to sit out to make a statement that enough is enough.

If the players are not wanting to play to draw attention for the cause of social injustice Mandfred might want to listen to the players...

David Price let it rip earlier as well towards some fellow MLB players..

JR Smith of the Lakers prob said it best imo....oh you dont hear us...well now you cant see us!!!

[JWBlue]

It was a silly idea but racist? I dunno.

The whole league should take a day off (even though they can't really afford to) and then come back. That would be a stronger statement than some teams doing it one day and them some another. It is a mess.

[rman112]

I know there are pitchers that are pissed their routines are messed up. Players that want to, you know.. play. But who's going to speak up?

[MoreToppsPlease]

Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Will a new commissioner bring younger people to baseball which would hopefully trickle down to the hobby?

Most of the hobby doesn’t want younger people because the don’t want kids in their business.

[Technochocolate]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

It was a silly idea but racist? I dunno.

The whole league should take a day off (even though they can't really afford to) and then come back. That would be a stronger statement than some teams doing it one day and them some another. It is a mess.

Not all 30 teams were on the schedule today, so I *think* they should try and wait for tomorrow to do that. It's more powerful with all 30 teams than just 22 of the teams.

Also, several doubleheaders on the schedule today. It looks like all the teams with doubleheaders are playing while the single games are being cancelled. Practicality might be a factor here.

[Archangel1775]

Originally Posted by Technochocolate

Damn, my prediction was off by a day.


https://www.blowoutforums.com/showpo...0&postcount=12

ROFL, I read that and actually had a feeling you would be right. I'm still trying to figure out what's going on but based on the comments, it's not good.

[NeedChapmans]

Sorry people. Brodie backtracked and said the comments were not Manfred, but Wilpons.

He made the whole thing up for the camera. METS!

[WaxPax]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Sorry people. Brodie backtracked and said the comments were not Manfred, but Wilpons.

He made the whole thing up for the camera. METS!

No doubt Jeff W. Being the fall guy for Manfred and MLB to save face...Wilpons have one foot out the door with team being sold, so why not make him take the blame since his guy Brody opened this can of worms...

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

[sdsportscards]

Originally Posted by ottobord

Are the facts about what actually happened in the shooting considered when these decisions are made?

Stop.

[adamwanaselja]

Originally Posted by sdsportscards

Stop.

Seconded.

[Eckstein197]

Originally Posted by ottobord

Are the facts about what actually happened in the shooting considered when these decisions are made?

This is a conversation about the Mets/Manfred/this whole situation.

If you’re going to talk about that situation, please go to off topic/the politics thread.

I’d prefer if this thread was just about Manfred and this whole situation and it doesn’t turn into a screaming match between 2 sides and it gets locked

[base set]

I was thinking MLB might ask the players to coordinate a more League wide response tomorrow, 8-28, which has become Jackie Robinson day with the uniform # tribute for this year. But the team-by-team decisions probably came together too organically for that.

[Hollywood42]

So who believes this was all just a big oopsie?

[majestik101]

Fake News. But that's where we are in this woke-let's all- jump-to-conclusions-first-without-evidence society

[ottobord]

Originally Posted by Eckstein197

This is a conversation about the Mets/Manfred/this whole situation.

If you’re going to talk about that situation, please go to off topic/the politics thread.

I’d prefer if this thread was just about Manfred and this whole situation and it doesn’t turn into a screaming match between 2 sides and it gets locked

It was a rhetorical question, carry on.

[Prox3]

Originally Posted by majestik101

Fake News. But that's where we are in this woke-let's all- jump-to-conclusions-first-without-evidence society

That’s the danger with the fake news media these days. Facts don’t matter as long as it fits your agenda. Apparently some folks had their agenda fit with this one.

[13goyankees13]

The standard MLB player contract allows teams to terminate the contract if the player shall "fail, refuse, or neglect to render his services". I wonder if this opens up the door for teams to terminate bad contracts for players who refused to play. If it was across the league they could say they didn't really have a choice but with some games happening and none of the Mets or Marlins players making any attempt to stay on the field, it seems like refusal to play and a breach of contract.

I doubt it will happen because it will be a PR nightmare, but it's another thing that could complicate the next CBA. One of the main benefits of employers agreeing to a union contract is that the employees aren't supposed to refuse to work while under contract and a good portion of the league is refusing to play.

[gmarutiak]

Originally Posted by majestik101

Fake News. But that's where we are in this woke-let's all- jump-to-conclusions-first-without-evidence society

The video definitely seemed like evidence to me. Especially when Brodie said that he was talking about "Rob."

[Eckstein197]

Originally Posted by majestik101

Fake News. But that's where we are in this woke-let's all- jump-to-conclusions-first-without-evidence society

What’s fake news? That this was Manfred’s idea? The video is pretty crucial and is a big piece of evidence. Of course an owner is going to defend the commissioner

[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by 13goyankees13

The standard MLB player contract allows teams to terminate the contract if the player shall "fail, refuse, or neglect to render his services". I wonder if this opens up the door for teams to terminate bad contracts for players who refused to play. If it was across the league they could say they didn't really have a choice but with some games happening and none of the Mets or Marlins players making any attempt to stay on the field, it seems like refusal to play and a breach of contract.

I doubt it will happen because it will be a PR nightmare, but it's another thing that could complicate the next CBA. One of the main benefits of employers agreeing to a union contract is that the employees aren't supposed to refuse to work while under contract and a good portion of the league is refusing to play.

If anything, this probably the one thing both sides actually agree on. The overall response from everyone within the game from players, management, and media towards these protests have been positive. I’m sure some are biting their tongue, but 99% of all public comments I’ve seen the last two days support the players’ decision.

[Wiseguy917]

Originally Posted by bubba300

When I saw that tweet I thought it was an extremely strong statement. I get that people and players do not like Manfred but I was shocked it was said by Olbermann. I am a mixed minority and my views on Manfreds statement doesnt sit well with me because the players made a unilateral decision to sit out to make a statement that enough is enough.

If the players are not wanting to play to draw attention for the cause of social injustice Mandfred might want to listen to the players...

David Price let it rip earlier as well towards some fellow MLB players..

JR Smith of the Lakers prob said it best imo....oh you dont hear us...well now you cant see us!!!

“Oh you don’t hear us, well now you can’t see us”

I’ll care about what JR smith says when HE can SEE the scoreboard.




He’s a clown!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Prox3]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

If anything, this probably the one thing both sides actually agree on. The overall response from everyone within the game from players, management, and media towards these protests have been positive. I’m sure some are biting their tongue, but 99% of all public comments I’ve seen the last two days support the players’ decision.

This is a lot better than violence, looting, harassment and arson.