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sports1 year ago

MLB Players Union Turmoil: Tension, Frustration, and a Coup Attempt

Turmoil at the MLBPA may lead to the ousting of deputy director Bruce Meyer, with some players seeking his removal and lining up Harry Marino as his potential replacement. The tension stems from concerns over the treatment of lesser-known free agents and the influence of high-profile agent Scott Boras. The situation could result in sweeping leadership changes within the union, potentially impacting the upcoming negotiations for the MLB-MLBPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

via CBS Sports|
#bruce-meyer#harry-marino#mlbpa
sports1 year ago

MLB Players Push for Leadership Change Amid Union Unrest

There is growing unrest within the Major League Baseball Players Association as players push to replace deputy director Bruce Meyer with former MLBPA lawyer Harry Marino. The call, involving 72 player representatives, ended without a clear resolution. Meyer and Marino have a strained relationship, and some players and agents have long grumbled about union leadership, suspecting that agent Scott Boras has outsized influence. Free agency struggles and the direction of the MLBPA have fueled the discontent, with minor leaguers now having a significant say in the union's governance.

via The Athletic|
#bruce-meyer#harry-marino#mlbpa
sports-labor-negotiations1 year ago

MLB Players Demand Leadership Change in MLBPA

Frustrated MLB players expressed their desire to remove MLBPA's deputy executive director Bruce Meyer during a three-hour Zoom call, advocating for the appointment of Harry Marino instead. The move comes amidst a decrease in team spending and extended free agency for notable players. Meyer's future remains uncertain as players seek a change in leadership and an audit of the union's spending, with some expressing disillusionment over recent player salaries and arbitration rulings.

via ESPN|
#bruce-meyer#labor-negotiations#mlb