What the MLB lockout is doing to us and the game
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
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Show Notes
After MLB and the player's union came so close to making a deal, everything fell apart, causing MLB to cancel a second week of the regular season. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain what prevented the two sides from making a deal, why the international draft was such a strong sticking point for the players, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's strong words directed at MLB to play ball, and more.
(5:40) - There were signs that a deal could be done
(17:35) - An issue that's being debated is an international draft. Why?
(29:40) - Some blame can be placed on the Players Union
(35:10) - U.S. Senators speak on the MLB lockout