August 1, 2002 [LINK]
[ Owners and players still talking ]
The owners and players' association representatives held a somewhat more productive negotiation yesterday, so the threat of a strike has eased slightly. The poor Montreal Expos are still in a nose-dive, while the Braves and Yankees are still beating almost everyone they face. The Twins are building a huge lead as well in the AL Central Division, while both the American League and National League West Division races are tightening up.
