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3. And They're Going To Maintain Social Distancing?

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2020, 12:04 AM

Apr 2020

Exactly how is that going to work?

So they won't infect the fans, only themselves?

It's a Brilliant idea!

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MLB, union float playing all games in empty stadiums in Arizona: report [View all] left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 OP

Because collecting the TV rights money is all that matters. TeamPooka Apr 2020 #1

Too risky, imo SheltieLover Apr 2020 #2

You can show up in uniform to play like any softball team. They don't need a locker room brewens Apr 2020 #7

True SheltieLover Apr 2020 #9

Set up electronic umps ... sensors, video, etc ... nt mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #13

But SheltieLover Apr 2020 #14

Didn't say I had answers for everything ;) nt mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #16

lol SheltieLover Apr 2020 #17

And how many players handle the ball? Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #43

That is not how the virus is transmitted. former9thward Apr 2020 #46

It depends on the surface. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #50

There is no evidence it has been spread that way. former9thward Apr 2020 #52

I believe you overlooked the reference to Dr. Acton - the well-respected doctor Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #53

And They're Going To Maintain Social Distancing? sfstaxprep Apr 2020 #3

It will require daily, full testing of the players, coaches, umpires... patphil Apr 2020 #18

They'll be playing with masks & goggles! ... aggiesal Apr 2020 #34

I wonder, and there really isn't a very good way of testing this, PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2020 #4

Baseball is fun with no crowd. Anyone that played as a kid knows that. If they could swing it, brewens Apr 2020 #5

Exactly. Pretty much all youth sports are played without a crowd. SunSeeker Apr 2020 #11

I Hear The Weather Is Comfortable In AZ During Summer Months sfstaxprep Apr 2020 #6

LOL SunSeeker Apr 2020 #12

It does kinda suck, but millions of us live here and deal with it year over year ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #15

Yeah.....no Sedona Apr 2020 #25

Definitely a dumbass selfish idea Maggiemayhem Apr 2020 #29

Fair enough ... but there's lots of mtn towns in AZ and not THAT many ball players mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #38

The Arizona Diamondbacks have played there since 1998 left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #31

Chase Field has a retractable roof and AC RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #44

Yup...117 in the shade is real comfy Bengus81 Apr 2020 #41

It is 450 in your oven. former9thward Apr 2020 #47

Trying to "save" a season by making it unrecognizable? Moostache Apr 2020 #8

Japan recently held a major Sumo tournament in an empty stadium. patphil Apr 2020 #19

Yup and guess what? BumRushDaShow Apr 2020 #27

Where is the evidence that one happened because of the other? former9thward Apr 2020 #48

How about common sense? BumRushDaShow Apr 2020 #54

...for the interest of our country rpannier Apr 2020 #10

The same way movies, the arts and all other forms of entertainment/diversion are of interest. stopbush Apr 2020 #22

More people watch baseball than watch politics. former9thward Apr 2020 #49

reflect on this melm00se Apr 2020 #55

Never forget Mr.Bill Apr 2020 #20

New Rule #1: no more spitting. stopbush Apr 2020 #21

They should play with masks. N95 at least. n/t aggiesal Apr 2020 #35

This is an opportunity for MLB to market new uniform designs. Oakland Athletics pictured. Marcuse Apr 2020 #23

I understand they are even working on a portable ventilator Brother Buzz Apr 2020 #39

I guess the catcher won't be the only player wearing a mask. olddad65 Apr 2020 #24

Unless they all are tested including all additional people needed to do everything duforsure Apr 2020 #26

There is still a dire shortage of test and a up to two week period for results Maggiemayhem Apr 2020 #30

Also test everyone they come into contact with in between games, right? crickets Apr 2020 #40

By the All Star break, the disabled list for the league will be a mile long BamaRefugee Apr 2020 #28

They could still sell seats DBoon Apr 2020 #32

Oh my god I would love this. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2020 #33

Not a bad potential plan assuming the U.S. will not or can not be in total lock down for six months Tom Rinaldo Apr 2020 #36

So, no spitting allowed, but scratching your junk is still OK? LudwigPastorius Apr 2020 #37

MLB in denial. sarcasmo Apr 2020 #42

Just call off the 2020 season. Initech Apr 2020 #45

NASCAR has figured it out. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2020 #51