The MLB Lockout continues after three months with no end in sight. In fact, recent reports make it harder to believe that a deal will be made anytime soon. Thursday, news broke that four MLB team owners were against the league’s proposed luxury tax increase. According to The Athletic, these are owners Arturo Moreno of the Los Angeles Angels, Ken Kendrick of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Bob Castellini of the Cincinnati Reds, and Chris Ilitch of the Detroit Tigers.
Tuesday, March 1, the MLB made their final offer to the MLB Players Association in an attempt to end the lockout. The offer included a $5 million increase on the pre-arbitration bonus pool from $25 million to $30 million. It also included an increase of minimum salaries from $675 thousand to $700 thousand, moving up $10 thousand each year.