Possible protocols

Some of you have read this, but if not, it’s a 20 min read, including sources and the author’s credentials.

https://www.erinbromage.com/po...know-them-avoid-them

Nope, not from CD, not a peer-reviewed published paper. But it does lay out realistic, interesting scenarios for transmission. And, frankly, ones that I think may bode well for baseball.

My (total layman’s) takeaways are:

The batter’s box and dugout, with persons in close proximity in the same area for extended period of time, are by far the most likely areas for transmission
Umpires and catchers are at highest risk
Shouting/cheers In the dugout/close quarters should either be discouraged or only done with a mask on
Most facilities can, with guidance, accommodate spectators
Don’t go to the bathroom
As for other sports, football is in trouble

Curious as to other thoughts on this.

5/11/209:58 PM

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Man, if they would go to robo-umps then that would reduce a lot of risk right there. Some of us have been screaming for it when there was no pandemic, but now it just makes too much sense. There can still be a home plate umpire for certain calls, but he doesn't have to be looming over the catcher's shoulder, and can keep a safe distance.

I do believe that baseball is one of the sports that can be played with minimal risk, as long as some common sense used. Unfortunately, at the MLB level, the owners and players have such a toxic relationship that they seem to be incapable of agreeing on even the slightest changes in the game.

Constant spitting has to go!

No dogpiles!

Hockey, Football, and hoops seem to be some of the sports most at risk.

5/11/2010:57 PM

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