Well, the NBA and NHL have suspended their seasons today, how long will it be before MLB does the same and suspend the beginning of the 2020 season. I figure it will happen in about two weeks or less.
I guess it was less than 4 hours as it turned out.
The coronavirus had better be taken seriously by then, or we may never see organized sports played in arenas, or stadiums ever again.
There is so much to write about but I am having a hard time getting interested in writing.
This might be my last blog until there's something positive to write about. My heart is heavy, but I guess I can say that I will return when there's news about this terrible virus being curtailed.
There are 1200 cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States but the worldwide pandemic reached a tipping point on Wednesday as actor Tom Hanks announced he and his wife have the virus, and the NBA suspended its season after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert preliminarily tested positive.
Wednesday afternoon the Columbus Blue Jackets announced fans would not be allowed to attend the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and there was to be an NHL statement on its future, as well.
Reports initially indicated the NHL season would cautiously continue, but the NHL punted their decision until Thursday with the following statement
“The National Hockey League is aware of the NBA’s decision tonight to indefinitely suspend its season due to a player testing positive for the coronavirus. The NHL is continuing to consult with medical experts and is evaluating the options. We expect to have a further update tomorrow.”
Most NHL teams have between 12 and 14 games remaining in the regular season with the playoffs scheduled to begin in mid-April. Various reports suggested several options were being discussed including pausing the regular season or canceling the rest of the regular season with play to resume in the playoffs when feasible.
The NBA (and NHL) is currently in the middle of the postseason push as it nears the end of its regular season. The suspension comes at an unfortunate time for the league, but it is necessary. MLB is in a much better position. The season has not started yet and MLB can easily shut down, and resume with an abbreviated schedule when appropriate.
Well, until next time, and I hope there is a next time, I am signing off Baseball Junkie...for the time being.
Pray for sanity and pray for a cure.
Stay safe everyone.
No comments:
Post a Comment