The MLBPA, the players' union, isn't commenting at this point, according to a spokesman.
Such statements must be forwarded to the MLBPA within ten days of receipt by the Commissioner.
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So, while the financials were not news to the MLBPA, they were probably eye-opening for clubs.
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Should American Needle lose in the Supreme Court, each can look to the MLBPA as the perfect model to adopt.
Furthermore, the MLBPA has the right to require the Commissioner to have an audit conducted if the financial information provided seems suspect.
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My guess is that was a result of the MLBPA being unhappy with what they were seeing from the Marlins on their financials.
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The company now has a digital license with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), which grants it access to all Major League Baseball players.
Bottom line: the MLBPA had access to the Marlins financial statements.
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These documents should have all looked familiar to the MLBPA, because they receive copies of audited financial statements for each club pursuant to the current revenue sharing plan.
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The only thing the MLBPA could have learned here, about any of the clubs, would be if these statements did not match the financials the association has previously received.
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Leading the NHLPA in this negotiation is Executive Director Donald Fehr, who is most famous for leading the MLBPA through a 7.5 month strike that cancelled the 1994 World Series.
Of course, from a legal prospective, unless the MLB and Yankees can come up with hard evidence of his usage of the drugs, the MLBPA will offer significant protection to Rodriguez.
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Remember earlier this year when MLB, the MLBPA and the Marlins all entered an agreement whereby the Marlins promised to increase payroll leading up to the opening of their new stadium?
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Just to clear it up, the MLBPA has a right to the audited financials of all 30 clubs, amongst other financial data, pursuant to Article XXIV D(2) of the collective bargaining agreement.
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Even though there were varying levels of disagreement regarding the concept, Mr. Weiner was quick to point out that the MLBPA has been able to work with the owners on joint initiatives such as the World Baseball Classic and charitable efforts.
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