1/Implementing at 60 makes sense for MLB: 1. somewhat of Olive branch to go with last number offered. 2. perhaps helps with grievance to try to play last total offered. 3. if virus causes, say, a week's cancellation, better to go from 60 to 52-ish then 48 to 40-ish for legitimacy

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) June 23, 2020