[dtel]

But there will be no work stoppage by either the union or the owners. The game is bigger (and more important) than either the owners or the players, therefore, their inability to agree will not hinder, disrupt, or damage the continuation of the season.

While we agree there will be no strike, we differ on the reasoning.
The bankers will not allow a strike, it has nothing to do with the players or owners love of the game.
Follow the money.

[good1]

I am sure there will be a strike unless the players get all of their demands. They have to strike to maintain their power over the owners.

It's not about money; directly. It is all about power. If you have the power, money is no problem.

This is the reason the Commissioner must act in this--to wrest the power over the game away from the players and the owners. The Commissioner must be a man of the game, thus the game has the power. Because it is now otherwise, we have the current, recurring, problems.