MLB official tells MLBPA that league is

On Monday Tom Seaver Jersey , , with the players withdrawing their proposal for earlier entry into free agency, among other things. The two sides will meet again Tuesday and meeting on back-to-back days qualifies as progre s, though they remain far apart on many i sues.According to multiple reports, , deputy commi sioner Dan Halem informed the MLBPA the league is willing to lose regular season games over several key outstanding items during Monday's meeting. Here are a few details from Drellich:Some on the players' side indeed thought it was notable that Halem would verbalize the po sibility of mi sing games, that it did amount to a threat, while the commi sioner's office disagreed....Glen Caplin, a former political operative who serves as MLB's spokesperson for collective bargaining, wrote in a statement that 's "reporting about comments from our negotiating se sion is mischaracterized and not a fair representation of the discu sion."MLB's owners initiated the lockout and Darryl Strawberry Jersey it wouldn't have teeth if the league weren't willing to sacrifice games. makes it pretty clear they're ready to drag this out. Saying they're willing to mi s games is MLB saying what we already knew more than i suing a threat. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would Mike Piazza Jersey like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Jose Reyes Jersey Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Sacrificing regular season games at a time when revenues are at an all-time high and the league's new 10-figure national television contracts are set to kick in would be deeply stupid and do incalculable long-term damage to the sport. Monday's meeting seemingly confirmed MLB's owners are ready to do exactly that to ensure they keep as much of the pie as po sible. Mi sing regular season games would cost everyone paychecks. Players are not paid during spring training and spring games don't generate enough Mookie Wilson Jersey revenue to really move the needle for clubs. Players are paid during the regular season and owners make the most money during the regular season. Once regular season games are lost, everyone's wallet takes a hit. MLB and the MLBPA will meet again Tuesday and the league is expected to submit a counterproposal to the union's latest offerings, though one not as comprehensive as the proposal made two weeks ago. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report in roughly three weeks. For spring training to start on time, .