The economic damage to MLB itself will be 20 times greater. The big decline in viewership, ratings, merchandise purchases and attendance will cost MLB billions and may lead to some team bankruptcies.
They only care about the ChiCom market now.
Hope so. Just look at what the Mets just gave their shortstop. A contract worth over $300 million dollars.
And this is what they Mets organization wants you to do to attend a game:
In order to enter Citi Field, ticketed guests will be responsible for obtaining and displaying proof of one of the following:
Full vaccination, meaning both doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine received at least 14 days prior to the day of the game.
A negative test result from a PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the day of the game.
A negative test result from a COVID-19 Antigen test taken within six (6) hours of the game’s scheduled start time (i.e. 1:00 p.m. for a 7:10 p.m. game).
All guests ages two (2) years and older must wear a face covering at all times on ballpark property except when actively eating or drinking at their ticketed seats. Face coverings must cover nose and mouth.
Gaiters, bandanas and face coverings with an exhalation valve are not permitted.
In accordance with New York State government prescribed mandates, Citi Field will initially operate at 20 percent of its full capacity (capped at 8,492 seats)
Seats will be sold in pod format with seating clusters ranging in size from one to six seats. Each location will be separated from other pod locations by at least six feet.
Guests must maintain six feet of distance from anyone not in their seating pod at all times.
Lines at gates, concession stands, retail stores and restrooms will utilize floor markers to maintain proper distancing.
Elevator use will be limited to ADA guests or those requiring assistance. Elevator capacities have been reduced to assist with distancing.
Jump through all those hoops to see a subpar team and pay $8 for a crappy hot dog and a $12 beer.