Major League Baseball, Players Associate Will Finally Negotiate

Finally: There may be some discussions towards a resumption of Major League Baseball.   With pitchers and catchers scheduled to report to their respective camps in Arizona and Florida in just about a month, time is running out for a deal to get done to end the MLB-imposed lockout that began at the conclusion of business on December 1 at the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement.   According to a report, there may finally be some negotiations towards an agreement.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the two sides will meet:

Issues other than economics had been discussed to this point in limited negotiations.

Among the financial issues up for discussion are reportedly an expanded playoffs (which of course is a big moneymaker for owners), while players note that average salaries have decreased and a smaller share of the revenue is going to the players.   Other, smaller issues such as the implementation of a universal designated hitter are also part of discussions.

The offseason paused with a very busy free agency in the days leading up to the lockout.  But there is much work for teams such as the Phillies to do.  The Phillies do not have a stated reporting date for pitchers and catchers, but the date traditionally is February 14 or February 15.

The Phillies have to date made just a couple moves, signing reliever Corey Knebel and utility infielder Johan Camargo.

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