Clark vows to keep deliberations internal after failed attempt to oust baseball union negotiator
Tony Clark, head of the Major League Baseball Players’ Association, has committed to keeping the union’s deliberations internal following a failed attempt to remove deputy executive director Bruce Meyer. This attempt, led by former union lawyer Harry Marino, aimed to oust Meyer, who negotiated the 2022 collective bargaining agreement. Clark emphasized the importance of maintaining private discussions in preparation for future collective bargaining, particularly with the current agreement set to expire in 2026. Clark addressed these issues and others during a press conference ahead of the All-Star Game. He dismissed concerns about leadership challenges and highlighted the union’s long history of facing such tests. He also discussed the record number of teams paying the luxury tax in 2023 and the ongoing debate about allowing teams to trade draft picks, a proposal that MLB has historically opposed. Clark's focus remains on preparing for the next round of collective bargaining negotiations while navigating the complexities of the current MLB financial landscape.
See "Clark vows to keep deliberations internal after failed attempt to oust baseball union negotiator", Ronald Blum, Associated Press, July 17, 2024