It’s official. The world is ending.
Rob Manfred took to the airwaves for the first time in months Thursday to announce that the owners and players have reached an agreement on non-core financial issues for the next CBA. That includes the designated hitter expanding from the American League to the National League.
Manfred also announced that the game will be instituting a draft lottery, which they hope will reduce the desire to tank – lose games on purpose to get a better draft pick. Lastly, they are eliminating draft pick compensation for free agents who receive a “qualifying offer” from their previous team.