''MLB made it clear today: No deal Feb. 28, regular-season games are canceled.  And if one thing is going to prevent a deal, the CBT is it. Owners are saying they can’t go much above $214M. The union hasn’t made a CBT proposal since the lockout began. It’s a staring contest''

''Maybe this week, maybe later, one side will blink. When it does, a deal will happen, free agency will flourish, trades will commence, bats will crack, mitts will pop, opening day will arrive. I just don't know when that will be. All that's at stake is the sport's future.''