April 15th and a 154 game schedule,

Just now, Lip Man 1 said:

If history is any indication nothing will even begin until after the new year and possibly not before 'normal' spring training would have opened.

That's the frustrating thing. Once the big network deals start losing games is the first time things will get serious. Asset valuations continue to grow so I am not certain why the owners want to adjust the system. Winning and losing means nothing to the asset valuation.