Gene Orza
Gene Orza
The Major League Baseball Players Associationis the union of professional major-league baseball players...
although cuba games host last next round
I think Cuba could host games in the next edition, although not the games in the last rounds, but I don't see why it couldn't host the first round games.
best possible understanding
Our understanding is that Pedro, very frankly, is doubtful. It's still possible he will play, but I think it's at best 50-50 right now.
consensus task
Part of our task is to let a consensus emerge.
best planet players playing wrong
If someone who is one of the best players on the planet isn't playing in the tournament, then there's something wrong with the tournament. I think it's the right conclusion.
sold tickets winter
That's as many tickets that have been sold for the Winter Olympics.
camp coming eligible love march obviously people represent spoken team
I have not spoken with Manny himself, but I have spoken with people who represent him. Coming to camp on March 1 does not bode well for Manny to be able to play. But Manny is eligible and obviously the Dominican team would love to have Manny play.
absence experience grow heart players pressure spot talking themselves
In my experience with talking to players who have opted out of the tournament, it's not pressure from the club, it's the pressure they themselves feel. Absence may make the heart grow fonder, but it may not get you a spot on the roster.
change
And that is a big change in the mind-set.