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The Positive Spin on Lockouts
Notably, Rob Manfred took an unusual approach regarding the impending lockout, suggesting that it could have positive implications for negotiations. While this sort of rhetoric might be intended to ease fears about missed games, it risks further inflaming tensions. The reality is that a lockout is a tool used by management to exert pressure on labor negotiations, and framing it as an opportunity can be seen as disingenuous.