Earlier this week, ESPN reported that MLB is considering holding its entire season _ however long that is _ in the Phoenix area. The 30 teams would gather at 10 spring training stadiums and the Diamondbacks' home to host a fan-free season.
MLB has since responded to the report, essentially saying it's still just kicking around ideas. But as Jeff Passan noted in the initial story, this might become the most feasible, and perhaps only way any season is played.
"MLB has been actively considering numerous contingency plans that would allow play to commence once the public health situation has improved to the point that it is safe to do so," MLB said in a statement. "While we have discussed the idea of staging games at one location as one potential option, we have not settled on that option or developed a detailed plan."
In the past few days, reporters have piled onto the potential plan. But the reality is, MLB might have to find a way to eventually make it work. Less-than-ideal baseball is better than no baseball, the prevailing thought says.
Here's a brief rundown of some questions (in no particular order) surrounding a potential all-Arizona season. It ignores the suggestion that MLB could return in May, but given the unknowns surrounding the coronavirus, it seems improbable that it comes together so soon.
By the way, this doesn't begin to scratch the surface of questions. There are endless Google results of stories pondering how MLB could pull this off. For now, I'll cover these thoughts:
