Via NBC Sports:
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the league will make a proposal to the players’ union Tuesday that will be a compromise from the 50-50 revenue sharing split that had been floated earlier this month. This could serve as a starting point in negotiations from MLB’s side.
Meanwhile, the union is expected to propose a plan that allows players to receive their prorated salaries based on the number of games played, which was part of an agreement between the two sides finalized March 26. But a certain amount of money would be deferred to future years to help reduce the owners’ expenses for the 2020 season.
MLB reportedly told players in mid-May that each game held without fans and with prorated salaries will cost $640,000.
Both stances are considered starting points for negotiations, a source told Garfien.
It’s believed player-safety protocols are also a key issue.
The union recently submitted its response to MLB’s 67-page proposal for health guidelines, which included notes on the following areas:
- The frequency of coronavirus tests
- Protocols for when players/employees test positive
- Medical personnel at ballparks
- Protection for players, families considered to be high-risk
- Access to pregame and postgame therapies
- Sanitization
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