I am reading "Bad Cop" based on your comment about it in another newsletter. I am about half through it and I am convinced Rob Manfred is a total arrogant asshole who is a legend in his own mind. I highly recommend this book for any fan of baseball.
It's always easy to find a scapegoat in labor negotiations . While the Commissioner has made his share of goofs (Houston Astros comes to mind), the players association looks awful given that the lousiest players still made millions each year. Ty Cobb said if a guy can't hit .300 he ain't any good. Today hit .200 and 40 HRs and you cash in. Certainly baseball has changed and the current negotiations should reflect that. Someone needs to swallow their pride and get on with it.
I am reading "Bad Cop" based on your comment about it in another newsletter. I am about half through it and I am convinced Rob Manfred is a total arrogant asshole who is a legend in his own mind. I highly recommend this book for any fan of baseball.
It's always easy to find a scapegoat in labor negotiations . While the Commissioner has made his share of goofs (Houston Astros comes to mind), the players association looks awful given that the lousiest players still made millions each year. Ty Cobb said if a guy can't hit .300 he ain't any good. Today hit .200 and 40 HRs and you cash in. Certainly baseball has changed and the current negotiations should reflect that. Someone needs to swallow their pride and get on with it.