Are you suggesting that the MLB (in collusion with the NFL) may have timed the dismissal such that the arbitrator now faces the possibility of having both of his league jobs threatened should he come out with a ruling that is in favor of the players in the bounty aribitration?
In other words, the NFL has induced the MLB to attempt to influence the NFL arbitration process, that is otherwise supposed to be independent and fair, and a product of collective bargaining?
It's an interesting idea. I can say that attempting to influence an arbitrator is criminal in most states. So is conspiracy to influence an arbitrator. I suspect that it would also be a patent violation of federal labor law and could be subject to substantial damages in civil litigation that would not be barred by the CBA.
Not saying that isn't what is going on, but there sure better not be any evidence of it. Ever. Including testimony.