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Pandemic-ball 2020

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"I've gone back and forth," one National League general manager said this week. "I think it's the right thing to try this. I came in concerned with a rash of positives in the industry. Now I'm just more concerned with the nation. How long can you continue a business that's purely a diversion when a nation is increasingly in turmoil?"

The question was rhetorical because the answer isn't particularly satisfying: You just can.

The weirdest MLB season ever is about to start. Here's how baseball in 2020 could play out

I love MLB. I love the Cardinals and the Yanks. Back at the end of 2019, my sat provider dropped the 2 stations that carried games so I missed all of the playoffs and the World Series. To say I was extremely upset is an understatement.

Then ... I really hated it when MLB fell victim to COVID-19. And, what with all of the death and horror, I felt selfish because I was deprived of my favorite past-time. I felt guilty ... I admit it.

So, now MLB is back and it will be a 60-game season. Starting it off tonight, reigning champions Washington Nationals host the New York Yankees before an empty stadium. Then, the Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants.

And, Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the first pitch in the first game.

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In order for MLB to complete this shortened season, it needs ...

... a metric ton of luck, because the proposition -- pulling off a season with travel as a pandemic rages around it -- is positively herculean.

Lots of questions about all of this.

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2 hours ago, sirI said:

I love the Cardinals and the Yanks.

I knew there was something suspicious about you! I bleed black and orange (even if my birds haven’t won a World Series since 1983)

I wouldn’t feel guilty about wanting to enjoy a past time. It’s the little things that make the hard things bearable. I’m sure the players have information they need to be as safe as possible. Unfortunately, I don’t think Covid is going to be eradicated any time soon. While we need to be safe about it, we also need to not go to extremes that cause other problems that can be just as damaging. I can only imagine the mental issues of a life deprived of all fun and enjoyment.

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    28 minutes ago, Rose_Queen said:

    I knew there was something suspicious about you! I bleed black and orange (even if my birds haven’t won a World Series since 1983)

    I wouldn’t feel guilty about wanting to enjoy a past time. It’s the little things that make the hard things bearable. I’m sure the players have information they need to be as safe as possible. Unfortunately, I don’t think Covid is going to be eradicated any time soon. While we need to be safe about it, we also need to not go to extremes that cause other problems that can be just as damaging. I can only imagine the mental issues of a life deprived of all fun and enjoyment.

    LOL!

    I totally agree with you, @Rose_Queen. ? Good luck to your birds.

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    The Cards not televised in my area, but they did win yesterday and today. Beat the Pirates 9-1 today.

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    Hey @sirI the Birds are coming for the Yanks in the AL East!

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    I hope I get to watch the game, @Rose_Queen. Hopefully, I'll get to see the Yanks win it on ESPN or Fox16.

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    The Cards couldn't muster much offense today. But, they did take 2/3 in the series against the Pirates.

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    Marlins suffered a coronavirus outbreak.

    How dare those Miami Marlins bring COVID to Philly... team will get some brotherly love as will be quarantining here.

    Monday night’s Phillies game against the Yankees in Philadelphia has been postponed after the Marlins suffered a coronavirus outbreak. League meeting today re issue and what to do going forward.

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    At least 14 Marlins players and coaches have tested positive for COVID-19, with seven more players and two coaches reportedly testing positive on Sunday.

    https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/live/coronavirus-covid19-philadelphia-pa-nj-de-cases-testing-news-schools-trash-20200727.html#card-507561853

    Fact that the Phillies lost , er got trashed, is irrelevant.

    Thank goodness that the Philadelphia Union soccer team is #2 in inter-league play in Florida, heading to quarterfinals... my son is a chef for the team and cant wait for them to get back home so he can WORK again.

    https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2020/07/27/union-face-against-kansas-city-quarterfinals

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    Now I am really PIZZZZZZEEEEDDDDD..... Marlins knew BEFORE SUNDAYS GAME that players tested possitive and let them play anyway...infection control be dammed. Miami Marlins should be PROHIBITEd from playing rest of season. I expect A BIG FINE be leveled against the club too.

    After COVID-19 outbreak, the Marlins decided via group text message to play Sunday vs. the Phillies

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    The Marlins learned Sunday morning that their starting pitcher for the afternoon and two other players had tested positive for COVID-19 and would be unable to play. An apparent coronavirus outbreak was underway in the visiting clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park and the Marlins responded by asking their shortstop to determine if the game against the Phillies would be played.

    “He’s kind of an unofficial team captain of our club,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said of Miguel Rojas. “He’s always texting the group and getting the feelings of the group. So when we’re dealing with situations or things, that’s usually who we’re working through.”

    https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/miami-marlins-coronavirus-outbreak-phillies-mlb-season-20200727.html

    Need some levity... found video at George Conway's Twitter feed.

    Phillies having Game Face Fan Photo cutouts in the stands-- one can submit a photo for $40.00 with proceeds going to charity.

    https://www.mlb.com/phillies/fans/fan-photo-cutouts

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    The Phillie Phandemic

    Doesn't the presence of covid outbreaks among the elite athletic core, where they have terrific access to testing and medical assessment, that schools do not enjoy, prove that opening educational and sport venues for kids is going to spread the contagion?

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    15 minutes ago, toomuchbaloney said:

    Doesn't the presence of covid outbreaks among the elite athletic core, where they have terrific access to testing and medical assessment, that schools do not enjoy, prove that opening educational and sport venues for kids is going to spread the contagion?

    Yes.... Kudos to AN's school nurses for what they will deal with this year.

    Since SE PA covid numbers rising, most schools nixed planned Hybrid learning to online only until end October reassess situation.

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