The Amateur Draft: A Power Struggle with a Hidden Agenda The latest salvo in the labor dispute between Major League Baseball owners and players has been fired, each side presenting its own vision for the future of baseball's amateur draft.
The owners' proposal would significantly reduce the number of rounds, increase the minimum age for eligibility, and slash the bonus pool. The MLB Players Association (MLBPA) has met this proposal with swift resistance.
The owners' plan bears an uncanny resemblance to the collective bargaining agreements of other sports leagues, such as the National Basketball Association and the National Football League.