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Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball's union chief said the owners' proposal of a salary cap this summer was a “nuclear bomb" and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner Rob Manfred maintains is needed for the sport to thrive.

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What happened Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener.
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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Oct 24, 12:01 AM

Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball's union chief said the owners' proposal of a salary cap this summer was a “nuclear bomb" and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner R...

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The IndependentNews report · Oct 24, 12:01 AM

Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener

Baseball’s union chief said the owners’ proposal of a salary cap this summer was a “nuclear bomb” and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner Rob Manfred mainta...

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Oct 24, 12:01 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Oct 24, 12:01 AM: The Independent joined the source map.

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