*Photo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette*
After MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA executive director Tony Clark met in Arizona yesterday, the proposals are back. After the MLB sent the MLBPA a 60 game proposal, the MLBPA has countered.
The proposal is for a 70 game season, starting on July 19 and ending September 30. It also includes $50 million in playoff bonuses, split playoff revenue in 2021, Universal DH, and mutually agreed waiving of grievances. There also are provisions for a possible neutral site postseason series, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Clark released a statement on the proposal, saying that "We delivered to Major League Baseball today a counterproposal based on a 70-game regular season which, among a number of issues, includes expanded playoffs for both 2020 and 2021, we believe this offer represents the basis for an agreement on resumption of play."
The MLB's 60 game proposal has the players receiving $1.51 billion this season, while the MLBpa's counter has the players earning $1.76 billion, so the sides are around $250 million apart. Money has been the major difference in season negotiations for both sides, which hasn't changed. The owners are reportedly expected to reject this proposal.
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