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A top organization would be releasing a statement that sounds something like this . . . Based on 14 players testing positive we are following the protocol we established before the season. The infected players and staff will be isolated at their hotel, replacement players are being flown in from the 60 team reserve squad, and tonight's game as been postponed and will be played at a later date, if necessary.

Fixed for you.

Forgot about that. These 14 could infect hundreds. Which is how we get to a pandemic.

The billionaires will explain that they are trying to help the poor by giving them an opportunity to earn a living which is why they shouldn't be taxed. And health care is something you should earn, it shouldn't just be provided by the government. MAGA

Good question.

Didn't think about it until I read that, but catchers have the best chance to catch the virus. They are close to every player in the game at some point. Hazard pay for the receivers.

This could be interesting, but I assume most thought about this scenario before committing to the season.

And a thank you to all the players who are playing. Sure for many it's for the money, but they are risking their long term health to entertain us.

Now every team knows that their opponent might be hours away from an outbreak.

Put a runner on second each inning not everyone is wearing a mask. Can players opt out during the season? Another possible ripple to this issue.

Fourteen players positive seems to indicate too little. If MLB cancelled the season, would we ever know if that was too much? How would you determine that we did too much?

It seems like the Phillies should have maybe had some say in it also. I'd be a little pissed if I was a Philly player.

Phillies/Yankees postponed. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/marlins-orioles-game-canceled-due-to-covid-19-outbreak-resulting-in-at-least-14-cases-per-reports/

There never will be proof that we did too much, only not enough.

Here in Texas the consensus seems to be if one sport has to cancel, they all will be cancelled. But I'm holding out hope.

Has there been any workplaces that have been able to contain outbreaks? The choice seems to be descend into a crazy season with teams using most of their 60 available players or stop. It's US business so follow the money . . . everybody gets called up eventually.

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Looking at the states with the biggest issues, California has five teams and Texas two, Ohio two teams and they haven't peaked yet.

It shouldn't have been an emergency meeting. They should have planned for this. All the news reports say the game has been cancelled, not postponed. Interesting. Forfeit win?

Exactly. But the alternative is weird, having each player in his own Plexiglas(tm) bubble.

How many MiLB players does each team have? We may see all of them before this season is over.

Those guys are stuck there for at least 5 days, probably longer. No word on if the rest of the team can travel.

Here's a thought -- The Marlins may need a fill in manager -- Ozzie to the rescue! It's just what the LeaGUE NEEds!

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If the large national chains adopt a national policy for mask wearing, occupancy, etc doesn't that give us an almost complete national response? If the government won't do it, why not leave it to private companies?