Counting Down to Baseball’s Offseason: A Fan’s Unlikely Wish
Episode Highlights:
– Vince expresses his controversial opinion on the current state of baseball.
– The impending labor dispute due to the expiring Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is discussed.
– Concerns over how a potential lockout or strike could alienate fans, including Vince himself.
– Commentary on baseball’s struggle with being perceived as dull and the need for innovation in sports commentary.
– A call to action for baseball to modernize and listen to its audience in order not only to survive but thrive.
Vocabulary from this episode:
1. **Labor Dispute**: A disagreement between employers and employees concerning conditions of employment.
2. **Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)**: A written legal contract between an employer and a union representing the employees.
3. **Lockout**: An action taken by employers where they prevent workers from entering their place of work until certain terms are agreed upon.
4. **Strike**: A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to gain concessions from their employer.
5. **Alienate**: To cause someone to feel isolated or estranged.
Why Listen?
If you’re passionate about baseball or curious about the behind-the-scenes dynamics affecting major league sports, this episode will provide you with insightful perspectives on pressing issues within America’s pastime sport. Join Vince as he dives into what could be at stake for fans and players alike if changes aren’t made soon!
Welcome to The Do Not Worry This is The Most Boring Season Since The Modern Era, MLB Show Presented By VDG Sports
The Show Notes
Non-friendly reminder: Let’s be really really real here. There are no more excuses. I am tired of saying that so you can listen to The Show everywhere. It’s your world you have the power and the choice is yours as always continue on…
Look I heart baseball. It is my favorite sport, however, I am looking to the future. The future is not promising for MLB especially with a new collective bargaining agreement upcoming.