“We’re a year away. I have owners with really strongly held views that I need to coalesce into a position that ultimately we’ll take to the MLBPA.” The post MLB’s latest push for a salary cap is getting closer. The posturing starts now. appeared first on Boston.com.
MLB is advancing a new push for a salary cap, with support from owners like David Rubenstein, Hal Steinbrenner, and Mark Attanasio, who argue it could enhance competitive balance. Commissioner Rob Manfred denies a specific plan but acknowledges the need to unify owners' views. Mark Attanasio emphasized the cap's necessity for financial fairness, contrasting MLB's revenue model with the NFL's shared revenue. Previously, the CBA included a competitive balance tax, which players accepted reluctantly.
