Here's the thing. The owners are financially independent. They are wealthy in their own right. The players need MLB much more than billionaire owners. The players should learn that half a pay cheque is much better than no pay cheque. Also, the shelf life of a player is probably around 10-12 years so it wouldn't make sense to lose a year's pay.I wouldn't hold your breath. The two sides are far apart on the financials in terms of resuming the season. There's a lot more to this then when the lockdown ends.