July 31, 20205 yr 5 hours ago, knightni said: https://sports.yahoo.com/marlins-players-reportedly-went-atlanta-041836355.html Given that Nightengale is the only one reporting that, I'm not sure I believe it, but thanks for sharing as I had not heard that
July 31, 20205 yr Hmm....guess it's not related to Moustakas, Nick Senzel or Matt Davidson. Now the Cardinals just played the Twins for two games...this is like contact tracing by going backwards into each team's schedule the previous 7-10 days. Of course, beyond baseball, the Midwest and Missouri/Ohio are two of the many areas that are currently experiencing outbreaks as the pandemic shifts gears again in the heat/humidity of the summer months. They're going to have to play so many doubleheaders or go through without any off days at this rate. It's going to lead to even more pitching injuries, because you just can't suddenly ramp up to game conditions at 95-100 MPH with just 2-3 weeks of summer camp behind you. Edited July 31, 20205 yr by caulfield12
July 31, 20205 yr At least they're seemingly taking less chances after positive tests after the failure to cancel the Marlins game last Sunday. The new doubleheader rules will be big, we're going to see a shit load of them if the season does play out.
July 31, 20205 yr 6 minutes ago, pcq said: I look forward to the Sox split squads facing off in the World Series. Pretty much what we will be looking at.
July 31, 20205 yr Cardinals instructed to self-isolate in (MILWAUKEE) hotel after possible positive tests The Cardinals arrived in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening and had an off day Thursday before planning to play the Brewers in their home opener on Friday. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Friday morning that the Cardinals game would be postponed due to multiple positive tests for COVID-19. The Post-Dispatch has only been able to confirm that the team's sudden lock down Friday morning is the result of at least one positive test. The Cardinals' situation is an alarm for Major League Baseball, which was already dealing with an outbreak on the Miami Marlins and the postponements that caused for the Phillies, Yankees, and Orioles. The Cardinals are in the process of doing contact tracing in order to determine who else should be concerned. The Cardinals last played at Target Field on Wednesday night with the Twins. Since then, however, Cleveland has come to Target Field and presumably used the same visitors' clubhouse. https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/cardinals-instructed-to-self-isolate-in-hotel-after-possible-positive-tests-postpone-friday-game/article_20cc4c13-7035-50d3-bb05-c53027475c4e.html Edited July 31, 20205 yr by caulfield12
July 31, 20205 yr "Should of picked 2 states in the middle of nowhere like Montana and Idaho and just played there. No sense in playing in over crowded downtown areas with no fans. Gee I wonder why he Cardinals tested positive? Could have to do with selfish individuals protesting and rioting in Minneapolis the past month? Oh no they are hero’s according to the MSM." From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article comments section. Not going to bother addressing the second part, but I love how fans think that there are stadiums/facilities in Montana and Idaho capable of coming close to meeting major league lighting, fencing/safety, field condition and clubhouse requirements to pull that off. In retrospect, they could have moved everyone to the Northeast and played the games in Boston, two NYC stadiums and Philly, maybe Washington, D.C. Of course, then you'd have the issue with the players and families being thousands of miles away from the majority of team sites. But the NBA and NHL have managed to pull off the feat, granted, with roughly half or 75% of the roster numbers that those two leagues feature.
July 31, 20205 yr Twins just played Cards. Twins currently playing Tribe. Those games could be called. Sox head to Milwaukee on Monday, and will use the clubhouse the Cards have been using (if any games played this weekend). Edited July 31, 20205 yr by ChiSox59
July 31, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Twins just played Cards. Twins currently playing Tribe. Those games could be called. Sox head to Milwaukee on Monday, and will use the clubhouse the Cards have been using. Not sure the Cardinals even made it there (to Miller Park)...as Thursday was an off-day.
July 31, 20205 yr Eight days into a 67 day regular season, and it’s not looking too swell. I mean, we can hope for the best, but this is trending horribly.
July 31, 20205 yr Just now, flavum said: Eight days into a 67 day regular season, and it’s not looking too swell. I mean, we can hope for the best, but this is trending horribly. And it's going to get even worse in those areas of the country where they are forcing kids (especially middle and high school) back into school en masse. Between that and the October/November flu season combined with Covid-19, there's just no way they're going to be able to make it. Enjoy it while it lasts, I guess.
July 31, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, flavum said: Eight days into a 67 day regular season, and it’s not looking too swell. I mean, we can hope for the best, but this is trending horribly. If they're going to cancel games for 1 positive test for the team with the positive (even if clubhouse staff), and any team they've been in recent contact with, there is absolutely no way this season is finishing.
July 31, 20205 yr So 2 positives on the Cardinals and they're still planning on playing tomorrow with a DH Sunday
July 31, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: If they're going to cancel games for 1 positive test for the team with the positive (even if clubhouse staff), and any team they've been in recent contact with, there is absolutely no way this season is finishing. They kinda have to as long as the lag time is a couple days. One positive guy gets on a plane and suddenly you lose 60% percent of a team. If they can’t cut the lag times it’s probably time to bang it now anyway.
July 31, 20205 yr 20 hours ago, StrangeSox said: Just keep postponing games until they're playing baseball in blizzards in January. Or they may have a ton of double headers in September. I hope they come up with a plan. Playing eight or nine games in a week might be necessary.
July 31, 20205 yr 45 minutes ago, Kalapse said: Not sure why Jesse Rogers of all people keeps getting this info. Miami bringing out the tried and true "plague ship" approach, nice.
July 31, 20205 yr When players and staff are running around town what do they expect? Everyone involved in MLB should have been told to isolate and stay put.
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