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Rob Manfred sends MLB players headphones

  • March 3, 2023

    Major League Baseball commi sioner Rob Manfred has stated his desire to repair his tattered relationship with the league's players following the contentious owner- Colby Rasmus Jersey imposed lockout over the winter. The first step down that path to reconciliation appears to have been taken by Manfred -- and it involves headphones. , players were greeted on Opening Day with gift boxes that contained Bose headphones and a letter from Manfred. Here's what the letter reads, according to the image Nesbitt provided:"As we get ready to start a new season, I wanted to Joey Rickard Jersey take a moment to send a note of appreciation. Being a Major Leaguer is an extraordinary accomplishment that beyond your remarkable talent shows your dedication to this great game. Along with our clubs, I'm committed to working together with all players to grow the sport. I'm excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and by working together, I know we can bring the game to new heights."Please accept this gift as a small gesture of my appreciation for the Heston Kjerstad Jersey hard work that comes with being a Major Leaguer and your respect for our incredible fans. Thank 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 succe sful season." Rob Manfred has said he needs to repair his relationship with MLB players following the lockout. Heres a small gesture from Opening Day. Each player had a gift box waiting at their locker with Bose headphones and this note of appreciation from Manfred inside. Stephen J. Nesbitt (@stephenjnesbitt) The distrust between the Cal Ripken Jersey league's players and Manfred and the franchise owners has become a regular talking point over the last several years. It reached a crescendo during the lockout, that stretched 99 days and caused the regular season to be pushed back a week. It's unclear what step Manfred will take next, or if he'll succeed in his attempt to rebuild the bridge between the commi sioner's office and clubhouses around the sport, but, if nothing else, at least Mark Trumbo Jersey the players can enjoy their fancy headphones.