It’s not paranoia. Half of all people in the world are going to get this thing if people aren’t proactive en masse. Obviously it is extremely unlikely to kill pro athletes or most fans, but >10% of people over age 75 who get it will die. An “abundance of caution” is completely appropriate.
If the paranoia gets out of hand....the coronavirus will die out and it will be all for nothing. If the paranoia isn't out of hand, the virus will spread and become an issue for Americans.
This. .there are still good odds he becomes a great player. The flip side is that the same odds are that he's a bust.
https://theathletic.com/1662485/202...ob-manfred-to-speak-to-owners-about-covid-19/ For now, at least, Major League Baseball expects to begin its season as planned. On Monday, commissioner Rob Manfred is scheduled to speak to major-league owners about the coronavirus on a conference call. Team officials have been in communication with the league, but Monday will mark the first leaguewide call on the topic between the owners and the commissioner himself. To this point, the league has given no indication that teams will need to delay the season or play games without fans present, five people with knowledge of the communications told The Athletic. All clubs have appointed a point person as they evaluate their specific situations, and plans can change as new information becomes available. Officials in the sport at all levels are discussing contingency plans, an acknowledgment of the many what-ifs involved with a public health matter. A particular city or market could require steps or plans that other markets do not. Washington governor Jay Inslee said Sunday on “Face the Nation” that his state is “looking to determine whether mandatory measures are required.” Washington and California have the most reported cases in the U.S., per the Center for Disease Control and The New York Times. A cruise ship hit by the coronavirus is slated to dock in Oakland. The commissioner’s office has been in touch with the CDC as well as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Major League Baseball Players Association is looped in as well. The baseball experience has already changed because of the coronavirus. Some players are avoiding the usual spring training fare of handshakes and autograph signings as a precaution. Instead, some players have handed out pre-signed items. The Italian government said last week that all sporting events in the country must be played without fans in the stadiums until at least April 3. NBA players have adjusted their routines as well.
Assuming it does only cause him to miss a little time, it may not be a bad thing for Verlander. By the time the WS rolled around he had already thrown 248 innings, not including ST. That's not good for anybody, particularly a 37 year old. He likes to take the ball, which is certainly admirable, but this may be a good way to help curtail his innings.
Well this is concerning. Rotation with only Greinke and McCullers at the top doesn’t exactly scream top notch. Really hope Whitley at some point turns into the pitcher Astros management thought he was.
I was thinking the same. Will have gas in the tank come playoff time. We just need the other pitchers to hold down the fort while he's down.
