>So there's no permanent harm. The average MLB player's career is 5.5 seasons and this guy might be losing 1.5 seasons. That is still a huge cost even if he e

>So there's no permanent harm. The average MLB player's career is 5.5 seasons and this guy might be losing 1.5 seasons. That is still a huge cost even if he escapes without permanent damage. >I don't think preventing athletes from doing their jobs for a few months by restricting everyone in that way is a sensible trade. I never suggested any specific ways to avoid this situation let alone any type of shutdown. I am simply pointing out the dangers.