The 99-day MLB lockout has come to a close, according to the Associated Press, with players in the league voting to accept a new labor deal offer by management. Here's what you should know about the current situation. FOX13
change following anger over a declining average salary, middle-class players forced out by teams concentrating payroll on the wealthy and veterans jettisoned in favor of lower-paid youth, especially among clubs tearing down their rosters to rebuild.
Players were hoping to see that threshold lowered, allowing them to become free agents while younger and more valuable. They also wanted to see a designated hitter added to National League rosters, which players hope will secure a job for a veteran.had reported the players also wanted to see the league’s luxury tax threshold raised from $210 million to $245 million, allowing teams to take on a higher payroll without a financial penalty.
If the sides do not reach an agreement by July 25, direct amateur-draft pick compensation would remain in place. International players would lose the right to pick which team they sign with. The age for the draft would be in the year a player turns 16. "I started last week, and it was five or six, then word got out," said Austin Slater with the San Francisco Giants. "Today, it’s gotta be close to 30 of the guys.""It’s been great to talk with these guys and get to know them and discuss what’s going on, and most importantly, work out," said Patrick Wisdom with the Chicago Cubs. "For me, just to be outside and throw some balls across the diamond.
Meanwhile, the owners of Willies Taco Joint and Crown Public House say they are ready for fans to came pouring back to Downtown Phoenix with a thirst for baseball, beer and bar food."We do want everyone to come down. It's a big time of year that we hire people for. It gets money flowing. It gets people coming out," said Hunter Katen with Willies Taco Joint.
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