it’s your turn to be the boss
The Florida Marlins have agreed to increase their payroll in light of complaints from MLB and the MLBPA that they are in violation of the revenue sharing provisions with in the collective bargaining agreement. This agreement between the three parties runs through the 2012 season up until the Marlins new ballpark is scheduled to open. [...]
Today, Michael Weiner officially became head of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) in a unanimous vote, taking over for the parting Donald Fehr. So who is this man that holds a very powerful yet fairly anonymous position within the hierarchy of baseball. According to his bio on MLBPlayers.com “he graduated from Williams College in [...]
Bud Selig has turned down a contract extension offer from the owners per Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune. Selig is 75 years old and has eluded to the fact he wants to invest his time in other passions. He would like to teach History, the subject he majored in at University of Wisconsin, and [...]
