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[I've posted a link to an Associated Press story below. Take a look at the article and post what you think about it.]
Some major-league baseball players WILL RECEIVE $4,775 PER DAY in advance pay for the first 60 days of the season during the stoppage caused by the new coronavirus, A TOTAL OF $286,500. Less veteran players receive smaller amounts specified in the agreement: $16,500, $30,000 or $60,000, depending on the contract.
That was confirmed by Major League Baseball and the players' association following a recent agreement on how to pro to proceed during the work stoppage.
Some major-league baseball players WILL RECEIVE $4,775 PER DAY in advance pay for the first 60 days of the season during the stoppage caused by the new coronavirus, A TOTAL OF $286,500. Less veteran players receive smaller amounts specified in the agreement: $16,500, $30,000 or $60,000, depending on the contract.
That was confirmed by Major League Baseball and the players' association following a recent agreement on how to pro to proceed during the work stoppage.
Report: MLB vets get $4,775 daily during hiatus
Under the terms of the deal, major league teams are combining to give $170 million in advance pay to players on 40-man rosters, injured lists and outright assignments to the minor leagues.
www.espn.com