Commissioners of sports have a tough job. They are balancing owners and players and TV, or college presidents and coaches. It's a high paying thankless job. Manfred has made his share of terrible decisions - letting the Astros and Red Sox off practically scot free heads the list. Having a thin skin, as Manfred apparently has doesn't help. Ken Rosenthal is among the best and he will continue to be followed. That said, both sides in the current situation have a compelling interest to make a deal.
Commissioners of sports have a tough job. They are balancing owners and players and TV, or college presidents and coaches. It's a high paying thankless job. Manfred has made his share of terrible decisions - letting the Astros and Red Sox off practically scot free heads the list. Having a thin skin, as Manfred apparently has doesn't help. Ken Rosenthal is among the best and he will continue to be followed. That said, both sides in the current situation have a compelling interest to make a deal.
Just a guess but I bet the lawyers are still billing some hours