MLBPA reject latest proposal, release statement |
The MLBPA has rejected the latest MLB proposal and will not counter as they want Major League Baseabll to let them know when they are ready to play baseball in 2020.
The MLBPA released the following statement on Saturday: "Players want to play. It's who we are and what we do," MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said in a statement. "Since March, the Association has made it clear that our No.1 focus is playing the fullest season possible, as soon as possible, as safely as possible. Players agreed to billions in monetary concessions as a means to that end, and in the face of repeated media leaks and misdirection we made additional proposals to inject new revenues into the industry -- proposals that would benefit the owners, players, broadcast partners, and fans alike. "It's now become apparent that these efforts have fallen upon deaf ears. In recent days, owners have decried the supposed unprofitability of owning a baseball team and the Commissioner has repeatedly threatened to schedule a dramatically shortened season unless players agree to hundreds of millions in further concessions. Our response has been consistent that such concessions are unwarranted, would be fundamentally unfair to players, and that our sport deserves the fullest 2020 season possible. These remain our positions today, particularly in light of new reports regarding MLB's national television rights -- information we requested from the league weeks ago but were never provided. "As a result, it, unfortunately, appears that further dialogue with the league would be futile. It's time to get back to work. Tell us when and where." It's not looking great for baseball in 2020 with all of these public statements going after each side in the media. MLB & MLBPA: pic.twitter.com/jJoY0VpdNc
