Bruce Meyer and Tony Clark have made it clear the position of the Players Union after Rob Manfred announced the owners' decision to institute a lockout. Reiver Sanmartin has been pitching well in the Dominican Winter League and may be a dark horse candidate for a starting rotation spot. Adding a transaction deadline (or a multi-faceted one) could add intrigue to the MLB offseason.

After Rob Manfred said multiple times that the players' proposal was too extreme, Bruce Meyer retorted that the owners may have been even more radical. In fact, the League has put a line in the sand on multiple issues, already, stifling any negotiations. The two sides seem quite far apart on a potential CBA.

There could be two spots in the Cincinnati Reds starting rotation up for grabs this Spring and one candidate is already setting himself apart in the Dominican Winter Leagues. Reiver Sanmartin has allowed just five earned runs over 26 innings, this winter, and looks to bring his arsenal of deception to the Reds starting rotation.

The offseason in Major League Baseball is unlike any other professional sport...because it is so slow. Perhaps adding deadlines could liven up the news cycle, cause a sense of urgency for teams to get things done, and ultimately drum up interest in the sport at a time when it seems to be dwindling. Could be fun?

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