” I understand that, look, there are individuals and settlements are going to have a difference of viewpoint, and thats great,” he stated.
” Theres no trust, I must state is the best way to put it,” the Hall of Fame shortstop said on the premiere episode of “The Line Drive” with Marlins radio broadcaster Glenn Geffner.
” It was pretty sad to see the back and forth being played out publicly in a time like now,” Jeter said. It seems like often people are attempting to win a PR fight and ultimately its going to be the sport thats going to suffer.”
The Marlins CEO painted a bleak image of the relationship in between the 2 sides after commissioner Rob Manfred was forced to carry out a 60-game schedule to save what was left of the season.
During the talks, there were reports of particular owners who wanted to burn an entire season, with the Collective Bargaining Agreement up after the 2021 season. The Marlins were not one of those teams, Jeter stated.
” It was pretty unfortunate to see the back and forth being played out openly in a time like now,” Jeter said. Over 30 million people, 40 million people with no jobs.
Derek Jeter didnt sugarcoat the contentious and stopped working negotiations in between MLB and the Players Association, calling the talks to play a shortened season amid the novel coronavirus pandemic “awkward at times” and “pretty unfortunate to see.”
” I comprehend that, look, there are negotiations and individuals are going to have a disagreement, whichs great,” he said. “That occurs in every market. You just hope that moving forward there is a little trust develop and you have some civil negotiations.”
The 2 sides could not settle on prorated salaries and the variety of video games to be played, causing public reaction from fans.
Derek JeterGetty Images” I get it. Look, I was a gamer. I feel as though gamers must defend whatever that they feel as though they should have. And Ill constantly support them in that sense. In this specific case, I think some things ought to have been done behind the scenes. … There is no winner. It appears like in some cases people are attempting to win a PR battle and ultimately its going to be the sport thats going to suffer.”
