Carlos Correa, Curt Flood & Free Agency

Carlos Correa looks for new home amidst Giants & MetsScott Boras & Steve Cohen’s next stepsChristmas Miracle with the Red Sox? Free Agency began with Curt Flood and his Christmas Eve letter to the commissioner, Bowie KuhnBrad Snyder, Author of "A Well-Paid Slave" Curt Flood cerebral man, civil rights activist, 7x Golden Glove player, 6x MVPRacism in Reds minor leagues 1961 integrated spring training in St PetersburgCurt works with Jackie Robinson, Medgar Evans for Civil Rights in MississippiCincinnati All Black outfield would not stand and Curt was traded to CardinalsPhiladelphia trade – black players faced a lot of racismHoward Cosell interview MLBPA Players Representatives including Roberto Clemente & Reggie JacksonMarvin Miller would have selected different counsel for CurtThe Reserve Clause – a reserve system of perpetual ownership of the sport. An illegal monopoly.NCAA recent challenge in Supreme Court – One Justice sites Flood v Kuhn as ridiculousJustices’ Baseball Fandom gets in the way of justice for FloodCurt Flood lost in Supreme CourtFlood’s efforts opened doors for change and empowered players beginning with Grievance ArbitrationCurt Flood 10 & 5 rule allows qualified players to veto any trade Marvin Miller kept Curt Flood’s efforts top of mind reminding young players of how they enjoyed the fruits of his effortsGerrit Cole gave credit to Curt Flood as he signed his contract with the Yankees.Jackie Robinson was the Guardian Angel for Curt FloodFloods exclusion in Hall of FameWhat's Next SantaBaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts You can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter & Brandon @SportsBlitzPod Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"