All-Stars oppose MLB salary cap, say there's still time to reach deal
MLB All-Stars are voicing strong opposition to a proposed salary cap while maintaining that a deal can still be reached.
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Major League Baseball All-Stars have expressed opposition to a new salary cap proposal. Players including Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, Paul Skenes, and Mike Trout have sounded off on the plan, with Soto describing the proposal as something that 'sucks.' Coverage from ESPN, Bleacher Report, and Click2Houston emphasizes the players' disapproval of the cap.
Forbes has reported on the reasons why the league is currently pushing for the implementation of such a system. Despite the friction, reporting from ESPN and Click2Houston indicates that players believe there is still time for both parties to reach an agreement.
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Quick answers
Which players have spoken out against the salary cap?
Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, Paul Skenes, and Mike Trout have voiced their opposition.
What is the players' current stance on a potential deal?
While they oppose the proposal, All-Stars state there is still time to find a deal.
Who is proposing the salary cap?
The proposal is coming from Major League Baseball (MLB).
Coverage (7)
- All-Stars oppose salary cap, see time to find deal... www.espn.com · just now
- MLB Owners Get Political in Push for Salary Cap Bloomberg.com · 4h ago
- Baseball's All-Stars don't like MLB's salary cap proposal but say there's time to find a deal Click2Houston · 4h ago
- AP Top Sports News at 6:35 p.m. EDT AP News · 4h ago
- MLB Salary Cap: 10 Reasons Why Baseball Is Pushing It Now Forbes · 4h ago
- Mets' Juan Soto Says MLB's Salary Cap Proposal 'Sucks' as Harper, Skenes, Trout Sound Off Bleacher Report · 4h ago
- All-Stars oppose MLB salary cap, say there's still time to reach deal ESPN · 4h ago broke it first
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