{"id":1431636,"date":"2022-04-11T17:44:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T21:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1431636"},"modified":"2022-04-11T17:44:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T21:44:49","slug":"mlb-commissioner-extends-olive-branch-with-gift-of-bose-headphones-to-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mlb-commissioner-extends-olive-branch-with-gift-of-bose-headphones-to-players\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Commissioner Extends Olive Branch With Gift Of Bose Headphones To Players"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmlb-commissioner-extends-olive-branch-with-gift-of-bose-headphones-to-players%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1431636&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1369786828.jpg?w=1200&#038;h=800&#038;ixlib=react-9.3.0\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span>During Major League Baseball\u2019s 99-day lockout, I made a conscious effort to not rip commissioner Rob Manfred in every article I wrote attempting to provide an update on the negotiations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The fault did not land purely on the shoulders of Manfred; it was shared by all. The owners and the players were unable to come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by the time the previous one expired, forcing the owners to lock out players until a new CBA could be agreed to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But there are times when Manfred makes it so easy to poke fun, that I simply cannot help myself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>On Sunday, MLB writer for The Athletic Stephen J. Nesbitt reported that players coming to the ballpark for their Opening Day were greeted with Bose headphones, complete with a note from the commissioner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cAs we get ready to start a new season, I wanted to take a moment to send a note of appreciation,\u201d Manfred said. \u201cBeing a Major Leaguer is an extraordinary accomplishment that beyond your remarkable talent shows your dedication to this great game. Along with our clubs, I\u2019m committed to working together with all players to grow the sport. I\u2019m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and by working together, I know we can bring the game to new heights.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cPlease accept this gift as a small gesture of my appreciation for the hard work that comes with being a Major Leaguer and your respect for our incredible fans,\u201d Manfred continued. \u201cThank you for everything you do in a game that has such a rich history and deep meaning to our fans in the U.S. and around the world. Wishing you the best of luck for a successful season.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rob Manfred has said he needs to repair his relationship with MLB players following the lockout. Here\u2019s a small gesture from Opening Day. Each player had a gift box waiting at their locker with Bose headphones and this \u201cnote of appreciation\u201d from Manfred inside. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kxHnGcoaQT\">pic.twitter.com\/kxHnGcoaQT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Stephen J. Nesbitt (@stephenjnesbitt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stephenjnesbitt\/status\/1513202098355195908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span>It\u2019s the latest effort by Manfred to repair his relationship with players, an issue Manfred has tried to address since owners and players were able to end the lockout on March 11.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cOne of the things I\u2019m supposed to do is promote a good relationship with our players. I\u2019ve tried to do that. I have not been successful in that,\u201d Manfred <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/3176896\/2022\/03\/10\/rosenthal-rob-manfred-needs-to-build-a-partnership-with-the-players-with-his-actions-and-his-words\/\"><span>said<\/span><\/a><span> following news of the deal. \u201cI think it begins with small steps. It\u2019s why I picked the phone up after the ratification and called (union head) Tony (Clark) and expressed my desire to work with him. It will be a priority of mine moving forward to try to make good on the commitment that I made to him on the phone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>According to The Athletic, Manfred has met with multiple teams in person over the past several weeks, including meeting with players from the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago White Sox.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cYou need that relationship to be strong. It\u2019s been strained over the last little bit. Both sides need to take steps to repair that,\u201d White Sox closer Liam Hendriks <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/3220787\/2022\/03\/30\/rosenthal-rob-manfred-meeting-with-mlb-players-in-effort-to-improve-relationship-post-lockout\/\"><span>said<\/span><\/a><span>. \u201cGetting a sit-down meeting is important just to build that relationship so that when something is brought up in future years, the immediate thought isn\u2019t, \u2018OK, what\u2019s he trying to trick us with? Is there an ulterior motive?\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI did have the opportunity to ask about some of the past decisions Major League Baseball and Rob Manfred have made,\u201d Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/3220787\/2022\/03\/30\/rosenthal-rob-manfred-meeting-with-mlb-players-in-effort-to-improve-relationship-post-lockout\/\"><span>said<\/span><\/a><span>. \u201cThat was a good opportunity. There are a lot of decisions I don\u2019t necessarily agree with that they\u2019ve made. That meeting gave me a chance to ask about them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Maybe a pair of $350 headphones gifted to millionaires is a step in the right direction, but I doubt it.<\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece are the author\u2019s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>Joe Morgan is the Sports Reporter for The Daily Wire. Most recently, Morgan covered the Clippers, Lakers, and the NBA for Sporting News. Send your sports questions to sports@dailywire.com.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest growing conservative media companies for breaking news, investigative reporting, sports, podcasts, in-depth analysis, books, and entertainment for a reason: because we believe in what we do. We believe in our country, in the value of truth and the freedom to speak it, and in the right to challenge tyranny wherever we see it. 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