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Rob Manfred Addresses MLB Salary Cap Stance as Brewers, Rays Compete for World Series Title

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred continued the league's push for a salary cap prior to Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. Rob Manfred has reiterated his stance on behalf of the owners that a salary cap is needed for Major League Baseball, despite two small-market teams competing for a championship. Manfred stated that there is an "unprecedented level of unanimity among ownership" for a salary limit. Despite the Brewers and Rays' combined $242 million in payrolls, this is the lowest for a World Series matchup in the last 10 seasons. The initial proposal for a cap was set at $245.3 million and includes a salary floor of at least $171.2 million. This comes amid a potential labor battle between MLB and the MLB Players Association, as the current collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1.

Rob Manfred Addresses MLB Salary Cap Stance as Brewers, Rays Compete for World Series Title

Publié : Hier par Adam Wells dans Sports Business

Speaking to reporters prior to the start of the Tampa Bay Rays-Milwaukee Brewers series, Manfred reiterated his stance on behalf of the owners that a salary cap is needed despite having two small-mark... [2300 symbols]


Les sujets: Baseball, World Series, MLB, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays

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