Baseball headed for another disaster By Tony Mullen Sports Editor Don t look now, but baseball is just around the corner. The Cincinnati Reds will officially open up the season when pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Feb. 13. The Cardinals open camp on Feb. 15, while the Royals start on Feb. 17. But while baseball fans are preparing for the 2001 season, they should also be preparing for another damaging work stoppage. Owners need to institute a salary cap, but players won t allow it, arguing a cap would limit the amount of money they can earn.
Baseball can t afford another work stoppage.
Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa brought most fans back to the game with their incredible home-run race of 1998. Baseball would be hard-pressed to dig itself out of another hole. Players and owners need to come together for the benefit of the game. Until each side can come to some kind of compromise, baseball, especially its fans, will suffer. Many fans have already given up on the game thanks to escalating ticket prices.