The MLB Lockout drags on. And with it, the chances of a timely start to the 2022 season draw are ever so slim. Recently, however, there have been a few developments. With the player’s union coming together for a meeting, League commissioner Rob Manfred, too, addressed the public.

In a short address on Thursday, Manfred agreed that to lose any games was not something that the league wanted. Francisco Lindor, of the New York Mets, too, was seen at the Player’s Union Meeting and contributed that they too wanted the lockdown over before any games were lost in the schedule. However, they were looking for a fair deal coming out of this, and that took primacy.

Francisco Lindor is one of the top shortstops in the league. Simple as. The New York Mets may not have a name as flashy as Correa or Semien in their infield, but Lindor is no joke either. Granted, his hitting has seen a bit of a drop-off in 2021, but that’s bound to see an uptick this year. Especially with the signing of hitting coach Eric Chavez.

In fact, despite making a slow start last year, Lindor registered a decent second half of 2021. Notably, after July 2nd, Lindor batted a respectable .262/.354/.506. And with the full winter behind him to make swing adjustments, the only way to go is up.

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Francisco Lindor speaks out about the lockout

Francisco had turned up to the media without having seen what Rob Manfred had to say; so his remarks were without any comment on the commissioner’s address to the media late on Thursday. However, Lindor did mention that the players were looking for the best deal. And while not losing games to the lockout was ideal, it was not an option that they thought was off the table. “At the end of the day, we just want a good deal,” said Lindor.

Speaking about a shortened season and cutting down the games, Lindor added, “We don’t want to do it. We want to play the full season. But if that’s what it comes down to.”

Carrying forward the players’ line about wanting to continue the negotiations in good faith, Lindor also said, “We continue to come to the table and bring good things, so we’re ready.”

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Capturing the crux of all labor negotiations, Lindor added that the players were all unified in their asks from the owners. “Everybody’s together,” said the star shortstop.

And while the New York Mets player will be itching to get on the diamond, a start to the season still seems a little way off. Hopefully, no games are lost, however, and baseball fans get to engage with the 2022 season in all its glory.