Jeff Passan talks about the latest meeting between MLB and the MLBPA and how prepared the players are to forgo their paychecks if the stalemate continues. (2:13)
Sources familiar with the situation said that a bargaining session between Major League Baseball and the players union lasted just 15 minutes and produced little progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement.
Sources say that the union asked for more money in a pre-arbitration bonus pool.
A three-man MLB delegation led by deputy commissioner Dan Halem arrived at the bargaining table for the sixth time in just over a month. According to sources, neither side felt there was much progress in the negotiations after the sides met on the 78th day of the Lockout.
According to sources, players and the league were angry about the lack of movement on the competitive balance tax.
MLB is expecting a proposal on Friday. Halem and Bruce Meyer had a one-on-one meeting after the negotiating session, which was described as candid.
The union asked for 80% of players with two years of service time to enter the system, down from the previous request of 100%. Super 2s are 22% of second-year players.
20% of second-year players would remain in pre-arbitration, but the union increased its request for a pre-arbitration bonus pool for the top 150 players. The top 30 players are being offered 15 million dollars by MLB.
The union wanted all players with at least two years of service time to be able to go to arbitration.
There are many issues that need to be resolved before a deal can be reached. The sides remain far apart on thresholds and penalties, and players are not happy with MLB's offers regarding the competitive balance tax.
Minimum player salaries are a major roadblock to an agreement.
The owners locked out the players after the last collective bargaining agreement expired. There is little hope that any games will be played in Arizona or Florida this month. The regular season needs to start on time if spring camps are to open in early March.
The union said it would meet every day next week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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