Following a players’ only meeting held on Wednesday morning, the Red Sox have voted unanimously not to take the designated flight to Japan or participate in the two exhibition and two regular season games planned for this week. The players are upset that the coaches are not getting paid for this overseas adventure and are willing to take a stand against MLB.As of now, the players have closed the clubhouse to reporters and have yet to take batting practice. Curt Schilling who is on the DL said he's not sure if the team will even go out to play in today's scheduled spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Oakland A's, the other MLB team involved, were made aware of the coach's situation a few days ago but have yet to threaten a similar lockout.
If the Red Sox do not go, I'm assuming they'd forfeit the two regular season games scheduled. But as of now, details are bit sketchy.
We'll update you when we find out more information.
(Photo: Charles Krupa/AP; source)
UPDATE: Crisis is looking like it will adverted. The team took the field for their game against the Blue Jays an hour late but will likely board a plan straight to Japan after the game ends. Click here for more information.
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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