The strike that currently exists in the Major Leagues could not be resolved at the end of yesterday’s meetings between the parties. 1st. The owners of the 30 teams and the players’ union are discussing improvements for the “workers”, a right that belongs to every worker, no matter how much or how little they earn (there are several players who earn more than 30 million dollars for six months of ball)… 2nd. It is about renewing a collective agreement that was valid for 5 years, and that ended last 1st. from December. 3rd.. All of December and a large part of January passed, and they did not use that time to start talking, on the contrary, they went on vacation after the world series. 4th. As the talks started late, now they will have to continue fighting a little more until they reach an agreement. But that will come soon, because “there is no evil that lasts a hundred years”. The solution will come very soon, I think.
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS: The Cleveland franchise isn’t called the Indians anymore. Now they are the Guardians (Guardians), and thus they have solved an old problem with the indigenous natives of the United States. That club, which has its origins in 1894, has been to the world series six times and has only won two, 1920 and 1948. In other words, it is the oldest franchise without winning a crown, exactly 73 years.
THE MANAGER: Terry Francona, 62, is in his 10th season in charge of Cleveland. He was in the 2016 World Series against the Cubs, they had a 3-1 lead, but they lost. Before that, Francona managed Boston for 8 seasons and was champion in 2004 and 2007.
PITCHING: Cleveland also lost key players in free agency. Its rotation for 2022, so far, is projected with Shane Bebier, Aaron Civale, Zach Plesac, Cal Quantrill, Kriston McKenzie and something else. The closer is the Dominican Enmanuel Clase, with 24 saves and 1.29 ERA, 74 strikeouts in 69.2 innings..
OFFENSE: They lost catcher Robert Pérez and César Hernádnez, among others. Now they go with Sandy León as catcher, Bobby Bradley at first, Andres Giménez at second, and the Dominicans José Ramírez (3rd) and Amed Rosario (short)., Franmil Reyes of DH.. In the outfield, Josh Naylor, Myler Staw and Oscar Mercado.
In 2021, the club had a negative record of 80-82, and do not expect anything better for 2022.
A LITTLE MORE: How were the Dominicans in Cleveland last year? José Ramírez was very good with 36 home runs and 103 RBIs, plus 27 stolen bases… The short Amed Rosario did not start regular, then he received the opportunity and established himself, averaging .282, with 11 home runs and 57 RBIs… and the Designated Franmil Reyes hit 30 homers, 85 RBIs…He was limited by 149 strikeouts, and if that line is improved he could yield a little more…Cleveland had a record of 80-82, second place in the Central Division, but all the other teams ( obvious) also had a negative record…Only the Chicago White Sox, division winners, were good…Sandy León, the Venezuelan, was a catcher for the Caimanes de Barranquilla in the last Caribbean series and helped win the title…Now will share his work with Austin Hedges.
THE STOP: The Major League commissioner decided to eliminate the first two series of the regular calendar, that is, the first week of activity. For some that will mean 6 games, for others 7, but that will be determined later…. It is likely that this week there will be a definitive agreement, and call the training sessions soon… It is the most advisable, in these discussions for “pure money”… Thousands of families are affected, those who work in the stadiums in multiple jobs… Will they understand this way?
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