Even though all signs point against a new CBA by September 15th, why does my gut tell me it will be agreed upon?

Maybe it is just the "fan" in me, hoping against all hope but if you look at this logically, there is no way there should be a lockout, even for one day.

Both sides have too much to lose by not reaching an agreement.

Hopefully they realize that and come to an agreement before this gets real ugly.