Major League Baseball needs a collective-bargaining agreement; it’s in the best interest of both sides to quickly resolve this matter. But the ballclub owners are being very unreasonable. They want value for their money, a return on their investment (i.e., a profit). In short, they want to be fiscally responsible. The nerve, the audacity, the unmitigated gall. Shame on them. Instead they should wake up, be fair and offer the following:
– Free-agent status to any player no longer under contract.
– Annual quintupling of a player’s salary guaranteed (even when a .230 lifetime average hitting star has an off year.
– A promise never to say no to any player’s salary request.
– No-cut contracts for all, including players abusing alcohol and/or using other drugs, or those convicted of felonies. After all, players are not to be blamed for their actions and should not be held responsible for them.
– Minimum salary of $1 million per player per year, including unproven rookies.
– $1,000-per-day meal allowance.
– Unlimited sick and injury days.
– However, owners should insist on a salary cap where no player can receive a salary over $1 billion per year.
Such an offer is required to release the players from their poverty-stricken existence. Only then will the stalemate be unlocked and the players sign the agreement.
