Word: beeston
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...fans are left with a season of 144 games per club, instead of the usual 162; players will find much less demand for their services, and some small-market teams, like the Expos and Kansas City Royals, have already upset the competitive balance by conducting clearance sales. Says Paul Beeston, president of the (still) defending world champion Toronto Blue Jays: "While it's nice to be back, this is a less-than-ideal situation. The worst thing is that we still don't have a deal. The best thing is that we have done such irreparable harm to the game...