You’re probably already throwing up in your mouth a little bit at the idea of reading me bitch about the skinflint MLB owners, so I’ll keep this really concise. The league put forth yet another financial proposal Friday, imposing a Sunday deadline for acceptance by the players’ union. And unless something has changed drastically within the players’ ranks, this one is going to be rejected.
According to multiple outlets, here are some of the basic parameters of the offer:
- 72-game season starts around July 14, ends September 27
- Exact dates determined upon acceptance
- Playoffs expand to 8 teams per league
- Players guaranteed 70% of prorated salaries ($1.