The New York Times – Sports:
The longest-tenured Met would give up one year at $30.5 million while seeking a new contract. Pete Alonso, meanwhile, was fine after a scary car accident.
Author: James Wagner
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Mets Owner Steven Cohen Is Not Scared of the ‘Cohen Tax’
The New York Times – Sports:
Steven A. Cohen, the Mets’ team owner, has spent lavishly this off-season. Asked if he would surpass the special luxury tax aimed at limiting his spending, he said, “I probably will.”
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Unvaccinated M.L.B. Players Will Not Be Allowed to Play in Canada
The New York Times – Sports:
Canada’s border restrictions bar those players, and the players will not be paid while the team is abroad as part of the sport’s new labor agreement.
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Max Scherzer on MLB Lockout: ‘It’s Over. Let’s Just Play Baseball.’
The New York Times – Sports:
The Mets ace, Max Scherzer was a vocal leader for the union during the lockout. Now he is focused on getting ready for the season.
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For M.L.B. and the Union, a Relationship in Need of Repair
The New York Times – Sports:
Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to shift gears and work with the players. Tony Clark is “looking forward to those conversations.”
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MLB Lockout Ends and 162-Game Season Will Be Played
The New York Times – Sports:
After a long series of deadlines, threats and delays, a tentative agreement was reached and a full 162-game season should begin on April 7.
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M.L.B. Cancels Another Week of Games as Lockout Continues
The New York Times – Sports:
The league and the players negotiated long after another self-imposed deadline, but a deal could not be reached to save a 162-game season.
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MLB Lockout: Another Deadline Set for Canceling Games
The New York Times – Sports:
While a 162-game season is still theoretically on the table, the latest talks could lead to another week of canceled games.
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‘It’s Not About Me’: Max Scherzer Bucks a System That Worked For Him
The New York Times – Sports:
A Mets ace, Max Scherzer stands to lose around $233,000 per day because of canceled games. He wants to fix the system for players who make exponentially less.