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2020 MLB Running Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Elliotte Friedman, Jul 24, 2020.

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  1. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    If the union felt the two were endangering the health and most of all, paychecks of their Indians chapter, it might not feel the need to support the miscreants.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Aug 17, 2020
    #697
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  2. Jerry-atric

    Jerry-atric Well-Known Member

    That is a very good point.
     
    Jerry-atric, Aug 17, 2020
    #698
  3. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    But if the players themselves pushed for the grievance, the union can't just say, no, we're not doing that. If their contractual rights are violated, and the players want it, I would think a grievance must be filed.
     
    TheSportsPredictor, Aug 17, 2020
    #699
  4. Elliotte Friedman

    Elliotte Friedman Moderator Staff Member

    We see this in NHL all the time. NHLPA will always back a player facing suspension at expense of player fouled. Why? To protect against precedent.
     
    Elliotte Friedman, Aug 17, 2020
    #700
  5. tapintoamerica

    tapintoamerica Well-Known Member

    That's a rational thought. Yet as Elliotte references in hockey, the MLBPA will always defend a pitcher suspended for throwing at a hitter. Of course, that might not apply if somebody throws a pitch that kills a batter one of these years.
     
    tapintoamerica, Aug 17, 2020
    #701
  6. Jerry-atric

    Jerry-atric Well-Known Member

    That actually happened once. The batter was Ray Chapman. RIP.
     
    Jerry-atric, Aug 17, 2020
    #702
  7. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    RIP 08-17-1920.
     
    Starman, Aug 17, 2020
    #703
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  8. Songbird

    Songbird Well-Known Member

    Dude.

     
    Songbird, Aug 17, 2020
    #704
  9. Jerry-atric

    Jerry-atric Well-Known Member

    100 years ago today!
     
    Jerry-atric, Aug 17, 2020
    #705
  10. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    I agree that their anger is driven more by the betrayal of their trust, especially by Clevinger. I also think the team is probably violating the CBA, especially if it costs the two players service time.
     
    outofplace, Aug 17, 2020
    #706
  11. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    As opposed to violating the other players' potential health and safety.
     
    MileHigh, Aug 17, 2020
    #707
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  12. Spartan Squad

    Spartan Squad Well-Known Member

    Was that Al Gore right behind home plate?
     
    Spartan Squad, Aug 17, 2020
    #708
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