And with that, Sean Dolittle just became my favorite MLB player.

[ProfessorGAC]

13. It's The Bottom Tier Players

Pitcher makes, 30 million, but the 3rd reserved outfielder makes $600k. And they rarely get 8-15 years of earning time.
They need to set themselves up for life after sports. They aren't going to make $600k after baseball.
The reason why players overwhelmingly agree to play, is because all those guys without $250 million contracts don't want to lose that year.
That's especially true in football.
And, absent fans, I do think there's a way to make it safe, except probably football.
That stuff at the line? Guys grunting loud with faces 6 inches apart?
Don't know about that!