Representatives from both MLB and the MLBPA met in Manhattan Sunday for the 95th day of the league-instituted lockout, as the union had made a formal written proposal/response to the league. Spring training games have already been canceled through March 17, as well as the first two series of the regular season, leaving the two sides scant time to negotiate and attempt to get a new CBA in place before additional games get canceled.
The same core economic issues that have been creating the most friction were included in the new MLBPA proposal. The MLBPA also included its proposal on other portions that haven’t necessarily have had a formal offer, such as on–field rule changes.