EPISODE · Feb 9, 2022 · 40 MIN
Labor lawyer Eugene Freedman on the state of the MLB lockout
from Cubs Talk Podcast · host Chicago Sports Network
The MLB lockout is going on with hopes that the season will start on time in the balance. On today's pod, union expert, lawyer, and baseball labor writer Eugene Freedman joins Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer to provide a detailed breakdown of what the players union is seeking in the new CBA, how will future negotiations go, and more. (4:00) - What does it mean when the owners lock out the players? (14:20) - Can the players do anything to push the owners their way? (29:00) - Can tanking be fixed? (38:16) - Where will negotiations go from here?
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The MLB lockout is going on with hopes that the season will start on time in the balance. On today's pod, union expert, lawyer, and baseball labor writer Eugene Freedman joins Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer to provide a detailed breakdown of what the players union is seeking in the new CBA, how will future negotiations go, and more.(4:00) - What does it mean when the owners lock out the players?(14:20) - Can the players do anything to push the owners their way?(29:00) - Can tanking be fixed?(38:16) - Where will negotiations go from here?
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