media? i'm judging this cat off his own words not the media's version of his interview or the media's version of his declaration that WuFlu ain't shit. Media has nothing to do with this. He's making a money decision and using a virus as his shield. It's a pussy move...just come out and say what Barman illustrated which is "this was set to be my lowest earning year on the contract so I'd rather sit it out and get my next $40M in the upcoming 4 years". Instead he makes it out as a life-risking venture when he clearly doesn't believe that's true. He's a cvnt and if this was a front-loaded contract with $20M on the line this year he would not be in so much fake fear
Dont get me wrong, Snell is a little bitch as well who reminds me of the guy in the "pretty fly for a white guy" video.
However he was due 11 million this season and was bitching about only coming away with 2 mil (he still doesnt understand the difference between gross and net) but was also complaining about the 50/50 split which the owners are fucking him on.
I was also responding to the few on the this thread who blame the dems for everything and yet they had no problems receiving handouts when needed
The 11.1m is not until 2021
2020 is 7.6m 50% 3.8m.....revenue share likely lower
I have not heard the clips but wonder if his cited concern about "a risk everytime I pitch" ** is more pertaining to arm&elbow than it is COVID19 fear
**Of the approx 180 men who could realistically log time as a ML "starting pitcher", upwards of one in five or slightly higher will require TJ surgery. So expanding that risk with 15+ starts (+ possible playoff four or five more) to fulfill a rinky dink asterisk-laden "season" may be a legitimate cause to take a pass on 2020
You're half right. The sport isn't "dying" by any means but it will be taking some
huge public-relations hits if guys like Snell keep jabbering. Quite likely, his agent
and/or PR guy are arranging some face-saving publicity right now. Expect Mr. Snell's
mug to be visible soon at some soup kitchen or a children's hospital, handing out
some five-figure donations to causes "that are very dear" to him. LOL.
But I'd differ with you about whether or not there's anyone left to respect. Snell is
not a typical major leaguer; most actually DO realize how lucky they are. Just my
observation...
I believe he mentioned a shortened season but the way i look at it, its less innings for him to pitch.
If i'm him, i wouldnt want to play this year either. He takes the year off and he's 1 year closer to free agency (where he breaks the bank) without any usage on his arm in 2020.
However he speaks like a jackass crybaby in the video.
Its not what was said, it how he said it which makes him look like a douche
It goes something like this. This has already happened.
End of March:
Owners: Well, baseball may happen to a point or it may not. We agree we should pay you something, so here is X dollars through May. If we start, we will pay you a prorated salary based on games. If we don't play, the X dollars you received is it (X is $170M for all players, to be disbursed by however the players decided).
Players: Sounds good to me. Makes sense. You have a deal.
Earlier this week:
Owners: Listen, we can't pay you prorated salary on 82 games which is what we agreed to earlier. We are going to take a bath with no fans in the stands to drive revenue. We will split the revenues with you 50/50.
Players: Well, you agreed to prorated salary. I have no idea how much money you will lose. 50/50 split is a salary cap. We have risk here of getting the virus.
My thoughts:
1. Snell comes across poorly for sure. He is using Covid as a cover for the real issue, money.
2. That said, the players have a point in that the owners should honor the agreement and it's not the players fault that the owners didn't build in certain contingencies.
3. This will all come to a head at the end of May when the money stops for the players. I think then they will come back to the table and re-negotiate something.
4. A lot of bigger money players will not like this and will not play.
Interestingly, there are some strange scenarios at play. The Dodgers may not get 1 game out of Mookie Betts if there is no season.
^^^ Thanks HW, that's a pretty clear description. I hadn't thought about the possible
limiting aspect of the 50-50 split (that's why I'm not a GM I guess), but for ONCE I
can agree with the players.
Really, would it kill ANY of the uber-rich owners to be pretty flexible on this issue?
I think not. But I still think there'll be an 82 game season; these bozos (both sides)
just have to check their greed and egos at the door.
limiting aspect of the 50-50 split (that's why I'm not a GM I guess), but for ONCE I
can agree with the players.
Really, would it kill ANY of the uber-rich owners to be pretty flexible on this issue?
I think not. But I still think there'll be an 82 game season; these bozos (both sides)
just have to check their greed and egos at the door.
