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NEW YORK — The minor leagues are prepared to agree to Major League Baseball’s proposal to cut guaranteed affiliations from 160 to 120 next year, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, a plan that would that would impact hundreds of prospects and cut player development expenses.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because no announcements were authorized. The development was first reported by Baseball America.
An electronic negotiating session is scheduled for Wednesday.