Monday was supposed to be MLB’s self-imposed deadline to reach a deal with the players union or else the league would start canceling games. And barring a miraculous agreement, most expect the two sides to miss the deadline and for the lockout to continue.
The unwillingness from league ownership to make even minuscule concessions in the negotiations understandably has players across the league frustrated. The players want to play baseball, and apparently, reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper would be fine with taking his talents overseas for the time being.
As the players union and league ownership continued their talks in Jupiter, Fla., Harper posted on Instagram with a message to the Nippon Professional Baseball Central League’s Yomiuri Giants. He wanted them to know that he could be available this spring. Give him a call.
