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There will be an MLB lockout next winter because of the Dodgers and ...

technically they didn't do anything wrong. They broke a system because the system was poorly designed. Even many of the larger market clubs (Mets, Cubs, etc) can't stand what the Dodgers have done, and as a result, there will quite possibly be no baseball for a large part of 2027. The players love it because it forces other clubs to 'overpay' but it tilts the competitive balance so badly that the entire sport is impacted. MLB will get some sort of salary cap and salary floor - that is the only way to make everyone 'happy'. The Dodgers have smart ownership with what seems to be limit-less resources and they will find a way around the new system too.
Posted: 04/15/2026 at 12:42 PM ET
(In response to this post by Vippie1)

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I've been attempting to find a reasonable analogy to the MBB marketplace
Vippie1 • 04/15/26 09:55 AM ET
How is this really that much different from before?**
marcbvtgm • 04/16/26 10:52 AM ET
I said along time ago that we are in an arms race that we can’t win. 🥹**
VPI63 • 04/15/26 11:04 AM ET
that explains why i saw CMY carrying a copy of this earlier today:**
squarerootofone • 04/15/26 09:34 PM ET
VT doesnt have to be number 1, even 20. But we are at the bottom and…
GoldCoast • 04/15/26 04:02 PM ET
I think thats pretty fair...
GCHokie34 • 04/15/26 10:45 AM ET
Yeah agree but in the MLB
Vippie1 • 04/15/26 11:39 AM ET
There will be an MLB lockout next winter because of the Dodgers and ... ◄
vt90 • 04/15/26 12:42 PM ET
The Orioles have a chance because of their CBA...
GCHokie34 • 04/15/26 11:43 AM ET
Do you think a CBA or CBA'ish structure will ever come to the NCAA?**
40ozDistrict • 04/15/26 11:52 AM ET
I think it has to
GCHokie34 • 04/15/26 11:58 AM ET
Given that the athletes currently are free to transfer between the 3 NCAA
VTHokie2000 • 04/15/26 02:41 PM ET
Obviously difficult to speculate so far away from it happening...
GCHokie34 • 04/15/26 04:21 PM ET
I assumed the NAIA and JUCOs would have to have their own CBA (if at all).
VTHokie2000 • 04/15/26 06:53 PM ET
This is why the ante money schools need a new table. Or new rules. NIL is
40ozDistrict • 04/15/26 10:08 AM ET
NIL has always been a farce - the team brand is the one with all of the
hokiehill1117 • 04/15/26 02:18 PM ET
I think it's time to call them employees, sign a collective agreement and
HokieBrazil • 04/15/26 10:06 AM ET
Without knowing revenue numbers of football programs of the SEC or NFL,
chagerma • 04/15/26 11:18 AM ET
You might want to look.......
2hhoop3 • 04/15/26 12:58 PM ET
Well, we know football and basketball are the only profitable sports...
chagerma • 04/16/26 10:05 AM ET
What does removing....
2hhoop3 • 04/16/26 10:40 AM ET
It was just an exercise to compare an NFL org to a college program...
chagerma • 04/16/26 12:57 PM ET
It is all good.......
2hhoop3 • 04/16/26 01:11 PM ET
If the top 10 brands advocated for this it would happen
VT ChemE 1986 • 04/15/26 10:54 AM ET
Agree...they are essentially minor leagues now....I keep waiting for...
BleedinOandM • 04/15/26 10:43 AM ET
UNC addressed that a long time ago. :)**
4dhokies • 04/15/26 11:35 AM ET
Good analogy**
VT ChemE 1986 • 04/15/26 09:57 AM ET