The schedule maker, however, still forces them to play every Sunday.
Chicago has already gotten a break from the league's schedule makers.
For 1978/79, the season prior to his death, he reluctantly gave up his duties as schedule maker to a software program.
If the Mets hope to get off to a quick start this season, the schedule maker did not do them any favors.
And the schedule makers didn't take it easy on Carolina just because it is an expansion team.
In addition, the schedule makers set a record with the first regular season game where the teams combined for at least 25 victories.
Is there something to be said for greater sensitivity on the part of schedule makers in the interest of fairness or assimilation?
Although Martínez would rather not pitch in this series, the schedule makers are forcing him to find closure.
This year, though, the schedule makers have other issues to consider: allegations of theft, for instance.
"At least the schedule makers are going to be busy."