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HumnHilghtFreel · 03-13-2007, 03:57 AM

If MLB contracted a team, what would happen to the players' contracts? Would they be instantly nullified, or would the owner of the team or even Major League Baseball be obligated to pay out the reaminder?

I'm sure there's something like this written into the CBA or even in the contracts, but maybe not. It's just late and I got to thinking... lol

redsmetz · 03-13-2007, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HumnHilghtFreel

If MLB contracted a team, what would happen to the players' contracts? Would they be instantly nullified, or would the owner of the team or even Major League Baseball be obligated to pay out the reaminder?

I'm sure there's something like this written into the CBA or even in the contracts, but maybe not. It's just late and I got to thinking... lol

From an FAQ on Infoplease.com:

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How will the players be distributed?

• Players currently on the contracted teams' rosters will be dispersed through a draft. Although details of the draft have not been revealed, it is expected to be much like baseball's annual amateur draft, with teams selecting in reverse order of finish. Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh both finished a league-worst 62–100 in 2001.

George Anderson · 03-13-2007, 10:30 AM

I seriously doubt if you will any time soon if ever see a team eliminated. The players union will not allow the DH to be abolished because it will eliminate a job for one of their members. So no way will the players union go along with eliminating a whole team and the 25 union members that are employed.

rotnoid · 03-13-2007, 10:32 AM

That whole contraction thing was just baseball trying to muscle the players. I'm not saying it was wrong, just a negotiation tactic. Of couse, many of baseballs problems could be solved by simply contracting the Yankees.

Chip R · 03-13-2007, 11:11 AM

According to the new CBA there will be no contraction during the term of the agreement.

bucksfan2 · 03-13-2007, 11:31 AM

I dont think contraction will happen. There are other markets out there such as Portland that would love to have a baseball team.

KronoRed · 03-13-2007, 11:53 AM

While 30 teams is too many I doubt it will happen, sadly.

HumnHilghtFreel · 03-13-2007, 01:16 PM

I realize contraction probably won't be happening anytime soon(especially with what Chip mentioned), I was just sittin up at night and got to thinking, so this was just more of a hypothetical what if type of thing.

JaxRed · 03-13-2007, 01:18 PM

Didn't the current CBA give the owners the right to contract under certain conditions, or was that thr previous CBA?

Chip R · 03-13-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JaxRed

Didn't the current CBA give the owners the right to contract under certain conditions, or was that thr previous CBA?

The last one.

03-13-2007, 03:57 AM	#1
HumnHilghtFreel Manliness Personified Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,690	Random question about contraction If MLB contracted a team, what would happen to the players' contracts? Would they be instantly nullified, or would the owner of the team or even Major League Baseball be obligated to pay out the reaminder? I'm sure there's something like this written into the CBA or even in the contracts, but maybe not. It's just late and I got to thinking... lol

03-13-2007, 10:30 AM	#3
George Anderson Beer is good!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,118	Re: Random question about contraction I seriously doubt if you will any time soon if ever see a team eliminated. The players union will not allow the DH to be abolished because it will eliminate a job for one of their members. So no way will the players union go along with eliminating a whole team and the 25 union members that are employed. __________________ "Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard

03-13-2007, 10:32 AM	#4
rotnoid So long old friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 1,264	Re: Random question about contraction That whole contraction thing was just baseball trying to muscle the players. I'm not saying it was wrong, just a negotiation tactic. Of couse, many of baseballs problems could be solved by simply contracting the Yankees. __________________ I'm just like everybody else. I have two arms, two legs and 4,000 hits." -Pete Rose

03-13-2007, 11:11 AM	#5
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,216	Re: Random question about contraction According to the new CBA there will be no contraction during the term of the agreement. __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

03-13-2007, 11:31 AM	#6
bucksfan2 Waitin til next year Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 9,611	Re: Random question about contraction I dont think contraction will happen. There are other markets out there such as Portland that would love to have a baseball team.

03-13-2007, 11:53 AM	#7
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,342	Re: Random question about contraction While 30 teams is too many I doubt it will happen, sadly. __________________ Go Gators!

03-13-2007, 01:16 PM	#8
HumnHilghtFreel Manliness Personified Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,690	Re: Random question about contraction I realize contraction probably won't be happening anytime soon(especially with what Chip mentioned), I was just sittin up at night and got to thinking, so this was just more of a hypothetical what if type of thing.

03-13-2007, 01:18 PM	#9
JaxRed Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 9,228	Re: Random question about contraction Didn't the current CBA give the owners the right to contract under certain conditions, or was that thr previous CBA?

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