Let's assume there will be < 60 game regular season

[bravesfanMatt]

I could see more players on crappy teams opting out before anyone else.

[TheBravos]

It’s a dumbass rule that completely cheapens the game. But, it makes sense for a shortened season when there are no off-days.

I’m just afraid any of these rules they add like this...they will try to keep from now on. We know this had already been suggested before the Covid mess.

[Skeeter31]

Ian Desmond sitting out as well, for COVID, racism, sexism, labor war, homophobia, and cheating. Pretty sure he only needed to say COVID...

I’m also sure the Rockies aren’t too sad about not having to pay him his prorated $15M for his negative WAR

[tululush]

This season, which was already a joke for playing 60 games (assuming no COVID flare up), is now slowly losing any credibility. Sure nobody of significance is sitting out yet, but as soon as a good big name sits out the floodgates will open.

Yes, I’ll watch this season and be glad about it bc we don’t have any other sports, but damn is this going to feel like a cheapened, meaningless season.

[thewupk]

This season, which was already a joke for playing 60 games (assuming no COVID flare up), is now slowly losing any credibility. Sure nobody of significance is sitting out yet, but as soon as a good big name sits out the floodgates will open.

Yes, I’ll watch this season and be glad about it bc we don’t have any other sports, but damn is this going to feel like a cheapened, meaningless season.

It's only meaningless if the Braves don't win.

[OcalaBrave]

This season, which was already a joke for playing 60 games (assuming no COVID flare up), is now slowly losing any credibility. Sure nobody of significance is sitting out yet, but as soon as a good big name sits out the floodgates will open.

Yes, I’ll watch this season and be glad about it bc we don’t have any other sports, but damn is this going to feel like a cheapened, meaningless season.

The game is bigger than the players. Those opting out won't impact my ability to enjoy the season any more than one of them going down with a season ending injury would have.

[salmagundy]

Ian Desmond sitting out as well, for COVID, racism, sexism, labor war, homophobia, and cheating. Pretty sure he only needed to say COVID...

I’m also sure the Rockies aren’t too sad about not having to pay him his prorated $15M for his negative WAR

Kemp, who was cut loose by Fish, signed a MiLB deal with Rockies. Probably to fill Desmond's roster spot and be DH.

[thewupk]

Kemp, who was cut loose by Fish, signed a MiLB deal with Rockies. Probably to fill Desmond's roster spot and be DH.

Probably an upgrade over Desmond

[clvclv]

Probably an upgrade over Desmond

So long as he never sees the OF - can anyone imagine how bad his defense would be in Coors?

Can't imagine anyone has created a metric that can measure that!!!

[cajunrevenge]

I like having something new. 60 games will make every game feel like a playoff game. I think we are well set up for this format.

[TheBravos]

It's only meaningless if the Braves don't win.

Exactly...if we win it’s totally legit. If we lose, it’s meaningless lol.

The crazy thing is figuring out if you are gonna buy or sell after thirty games. That.is.nuts.

[MadduxFanII]

It's not hard to envision Kemp putting together a fluky good 60-game sample playing half his games in Coors and never having to touch a glove.

[zbhargrove]

I’m pretty pumped about the 60 game season. Should be a sprint with excitement from day 1.

[Skeeter31]

Minor league season officially cancelled for 2020. So only development players will get are those on the 60 man roster.

[jpx7]

Minor league season officially cancelled for 2020. So only development players will get are those on the 60 man roster.

I’m hoping Bryce Ball makes his way onto the sixty-man eventually.

[clvclv]

I’m hoping Bryce Ball makes his way onto the sixty-man eventually.

He was the one "shocker" for me. With A-Jax, Contreras, Langeliers AND Brown available in Gwinnett, adding Morales rather than using the time to get reps for Ball (or even Michael Harris) struck me as a little strange.

[50PoundHead]

I’m hoping Bryce Ball makes his way onto the sixty-man eventually.

Law mentioned Ball in his list article pointing out the various prospects included (or not included) on the 60-man squad. Mentioned him as someone who could likely benefit from the work.

[Freshmaker]

I’m hoping Bryce Ball makes his way onto the sixty-man eventually.

Ask and ye shall receive

[Tapate50]

Minor league season officially cancelled for 2020. So only development players will get are those on the 60 man roster.

100% the reason some of those first round picks and top prospects will be listed but likely not used.

[50PoundHead]

Nice story on Logan Brown in today's The Athletic.