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MLB sends proposal, pissy letter to MLBPA

MLB has sent a new proposal to the MLBPA, per reports, with Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich saying it also includes a pissy letter (my description) from deputy commissioner Dan Halem that, from the quoted excerpts, seems designed to inflame and anger the players rather than get a deal done.

The owners latest proposal is a 72 game season with the players getting 70% of their pro-rated salaries, plus an extra 10% (making it 80%) if there is a full postseason. Under this scenario the players’ guarantee is basically the same as what they would get under the 48 game schedule owners have threatened to implement.