As a 3rd lister I am painfully aware of both sides of this issue. I understand the textbook definition of binding arbitration, but I also don't see the logic in a never ending litigation over an 8 year old seniority list, that never was implemented.

Now with the M-B legislation in place, would it make more sense just to take all 3 lists as they stand today through the process? The M-B process is not going to allow a strictly DOH combination and must factor relative seniority for career expectations. Granted the West guys would probably not enjoy the same advantages of the Nic, but they would not suffer DOH either.

Again, I don't have a dog in the fight but I do have a front seat at the show. Right now we are looking at an unstoppable force pushing an immovable object.