Why?

 

As of this writing, Major League Baseball and its players' union do not have a collective bargaining agreement.  There has been a lock out for months.  Negotiating sessions are going nowhere.  Regular season games have already been canceled, and I'm sure more are on the way.

I'm all for fair treatment of the working man, or in this case, the playing man.  I don't see any owners flirting with bankruptcy, but they do deserve a decent return on their investment.

This is clearly a labor problem that hurts both sides.  It really hurts the fans-- the people who pay big bucks for a day or night at the park, and who pay hefty cable bills.

Why?

Baseball was struggling in recent years-- attendance issues, soft television ratings, and general  public indifference.

Baseball, fix this, or your situation will get even worse.