The MLB Stars Who Won’t Play
The Lead
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🗓️ 6 July 2020
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
A number of All-Star-caliber MLB players have decided not to take part in the 2020 season, including David Price, Felix Hernandez, Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond. Meanwhile, Mike Trout and Buster Posey are among the star players who are on the fence. Today, we’re joined by The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli to look at why some of these players have chosen to sit out, and whether many more will follow.
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| 0:06.1 | Hello, I'm Hannah. |
| 0:08.1 | And I'm Sirete. |
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| 1:08.4 | A number of top MLB players have decided not to play baseball in 2020. |
| 1:13.2 | That price for David Price to sit out is $12 million this year in salary. |
| 1:18.1 | The nationals will start their World Series title defense without Mr. Nash. |
| 1:23.2 | That is right, Ryan Zimmerman. |
| 1:24.6 | Well, Rocky's outfielder Ian Desmond announced tonight via his Instagram that he will not play baseball |
| 1:29.9 | in the upcoming 2020 season. |
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