Marlins Home Opener Cancelled

ESPCNN ^ | 7/27/20 | Jeff Passan

[Sans-Culotte]

Anyhow it will be interesting to see how many of these HEALTHY, in shape YOUNG men will up and DIE from this.

A couple of young PGA golfers missed a tournament or two since the return of Golf. Both are back playing now.

[waredbird]

I think it’s time to start the playoffs and call it a good season with lots of surprises.

[ripnbang]

Equality.../s

[Songcraft]

"Marlin who?"

Marlin Brandy (of "Godfather" fame)...I mean, Marlin Whiskey.

     

[OrangeHoof]

It should be categorized as “postponed” so there’s a chance it could be made up later in the season or, if the Marlins can’t/won’t, it should be changed to a forfeit so the Orioles get a rare victory.

Also, every team was allowed a 60-man roster from which they could select 30 for active duty. Therefore, these infected players ought to be placed on the specially-designated list for COVID infectees and replaced by players still on the 60-man roster.

I fully expect that if the season gets to the end, there will be some teams that resemble AAA or even AA teams but the games should go on, maybe with a few delays, postponements and forfeits. Baseball did this during WWI and WW2. You played with the healthy players you had.

[OrangeHoof]

MLB agreed to expand the playoffs this year from 12 to 18 teams (30-team circuit). It would seem they need to finish the season to get the tv revenue they crave.

[OrangeHoof]

Marlin Perkins as a play-by-play announcer: "Just as the relief pitcher is brought in to protect the lead, you, too, need protection."

"The skunk uses it's odor for protection. If you need protection, call a real stinker...Mutual of Omaha!"

[L.A.Justice]

I fully expect that if the season gets to the end, there will be some teams that resemble AAA or even AA teams but the games should go on, maybe with a few delays, postponements and forfeits. Baseball did this during WWI and WW2. You played with the healthy players you had

__________________________

I think MLB could finish the season just as you suggested...MLS had problems with players testing positive...MLS will finish its season very soon...