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The battle over Major League Baseball's planned contraction continued today, as management representatives met with union leaders to attempt to sell them on plans for dealing with the players whose teams will be eliminated. The union has already filed a grievance with baseball's permanent arbitrator alleging that the owners have violated almost every rule and contract in the sport. Although some players think that the contraction is necessary, the overall feeling is that---aside from the legality of its actions---management insulted the players and the union by its lack of openeness and failure to consult with them.