Minor leaguers back union stance on boycott risk in camps
West Palm Beach AP report notes a 63 percent minor league vote to boycott spring training exhibition games. Fehr calls it indication of players’ readiness, while Selig says clubs may replace major leaguers. Several teams warn replacements may be sent home for nonparticipation.
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Parrish seeks Royals spot amid spring camp odds
Lance Parrish, 39, in Kansas City Royals camp on a minor league deal, says he can still play after a .270 average in 40 games with the Pirates last season. He hopes to serve as a backup catcher, possibly at Omaha, while honoring his union stance during the strike and not playing in exhibition games.
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Negotiations Resume in Arizona on Baseball Labor Talks
Negotiations stated Monday in Scottsdale Arizona as players and owners debate core economic issues. The management team includes Bud Selig John Harrington Jerry McMorris and Rob Manfred with Chuck OConnor. A March 1 exhibition start looms as talks focus on a luxury tax and replacement players boycott rises among minor leaguers. Senator Leahy criticizes teams ticket refund policies as clubs offer partial or full refunds to frustrated fans.
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Phoenix St Petersburg Favored In New Baseball Expansion
The expansion committee denied a report promising a team to northern Virginia while Phoenix and St. Petersburg, Florida, remain the strong favorites. Discussions continue on adding two clubs likely in 1998, possibly placing them in one league with interleague play. Owners meet March 7 to 9 in Palm Beach to decide among bids from northern Virginia Orlando and other groups.
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Palm Beach
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