As frustrating as the Reds have been after the opener, I'd still prefer to have the games played, but I fear the MLB season may be shut down soon. If the Marlins had not been idiots and gone clubbing, the isolated 1-2 cases on a few teams would not be so magnified, and they could play through it. But the MLB is getting a major PR hit, and Manfred doesn't like it.
Meanwhile, in sports leagues that are better managed, the NBA and NHL bubble concept looks like it might work. Perhaps Manfred and team should have paid attention to the smart guy (Adam Silver). I realize quality stadiums are harder to come by, but 3 bubbles (for the West, Central and East schedule groupings) would have worked.
- West bubble in metro LA has 3 Dodgers, Angels, and Jackie Robinson Stadium (UCLA) . If not UCLA, Petco is 1.5 hours from Anaheim.
- Central could have used Chicago (Wrigley. White Sox and Standard Bank Stadium (minor league). If not, Miller Park is 1.5 hours from Wrigley.
- East is easy, New York, with Yankees Citi and several minor league parks, or Philly 1.75 hours on a bus.
10 teams sharing 3 stadiums means 5 games daily, with afternoon (2) and evening games (3). but Manfred and company figured all the travel was better. Sigh.