MLBPA Rejects League's Salary Cap Proposal as CBA Talks Begin
Bruce Meyer voiced strong opposition to MLB's opening CBA offer, which centers on a salary cap and floor system, as both sides stake out early maximalist positions.
The MLBPA submitted its first collective bargaining proposal last Wednesday, with MLB responding the following day with a counter that confirmed the league's push for a salary cap and floor system. MLBPA executive director Bruce Meyer spoke with reporters Monday and expressed clear dissatisfaction with the league's proposal. Both sides' opening offers are considered non-starters, serving mainly to signal each party's priorities early in negotiations. An offseason lockout is widely anticipated if a new CBA is not reached.
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