How a cancelled season affects Gerrit Cole’s value

Mar 29 2020 by Pinstripe Alley

 
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The fundamental principle of long-term deals takes a hit with no 2020 season

For the first time, I’m seriously entertaining the notion that the 2020 MLB season will be wholeheartedly canceled. The agreement between MLB and MLBPA to not hold games until the CDC’s recommendations against mass gatherings have ended makes it incredibly difficult to play enough games to make both the regular season and playoffs meaningful.

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