"Such a massive W" "Maybe they can get paid the bare minimum to survive now" - MLB Twitter reacts to Rob Manfred's groundbreaking announcement confirming the unionization of minor league players

League commissioner Rob Manfred made a groundbreaking revelation earlier today that the MLB will formally recognize a union of minor league players.The move will allow minor league players to unionize with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).Manfred, in a press conference devoted to discussing new on-field rules for 2023, said that the Players Association has been notified of the decision.Jeff Passan@JeffPassanMajor League Baseball will voluntarily recognize minor league players' efforts to unionize with the MLB Players Association, commissioner Rob Manfred says.The rapid timeline for minor leaguers to join the MLBPA has now hastened. Huge news for the entire sport.6194844Major League Baseball will voluntarily recognize minor league players' efforts to unionize with the MLB Players Association, commissioner Rob Manfred says.The rapid timeline for minor leaguers to join the MLBPA has now hastened. Huge news for the entire sport.&quot;Major League Baseball will voluntarily recognize minor league players' efforts to unionize with the MLB Players Association, commissioner Rob Manfred says. The rapid timeline for minor leaguers to join the MLBPA has now hastened. Huge news for the entire sport.&quot; - Jeff PassanThis marks an important step in the league's effort to recognize the rights and struggles of minor league players. Unionization and collective bargaining will also help improve the working conditions and pay of minor leaguers significantly.mets pls score@Jakeweissman@JeffPassan Maybe they can get paid the bare minimum to survive now!15@JeffPassan Maybe they can get paid the bare minimum to survive now!Savanna D@SavOre23@JeffPassan So does that mean Minor Leaguers are gonna finally be treated like human beings?38@JeffPassan So does that mean Minor Leaguers are gonna finally be treated like human beings?Scott Duwe@mountain_Duwe@JeffPassan rare W from Bobby M.34@JeffPassan rare W from Bobby M.The union is trying to reach common ground with the league on the structure of the bargaining unit. An agreement is expected to be in place by next week.Cy Pujols (81-57)@SadCardinalFan@JeffPassan such a massive W for minor leaguers4@JeffPassan such a massive W for minor leaguersJoseph Stallone@Master16Rooster@JeffPassan@JeffPassan https://t.co/rFIRYc3qxBTim Iskra@BigIsk@JeffPassan Now that's a change I can get behind!!!1@JeffPassan Now that's a change I can get behind!!!Fans have a tendency to take everything Rob Manfred and the league committee does with a pinch of salt. They have their reasons for skepticism, and it showed even today.Don’t Be A Jerk, It’s Christmas@AcunaAndrew@JeffPassan I’m so jaded by Manfred and the corrupt owners that I’m sitting here thinking “what’s the catch?“681@JeffPassan I’m so jaded by Manfred and the corrupt owners that I’m sitting here thinking “what’s the catch?“Zack Kiiffner@zkiiffs9@AcunaAndrew @JeffPassan Only way to look at it tbh. They wouldn’t give in this easily unless they were getting something out of it.9@AcunaAndrew @JeffPassan Only way to look at it tbh. They wouldn’t give in this easily unless they were getting something out of it.Dozer Dude@TheDozerDude@JeffPassan MLB is not going to just spend money without a catch. Is nobody else concerned this will eventually lead to reducing the number of minor league teams which will also mean some players who are not “sure things” losing their jobs? Hopefully I’m totally wrong.@JeffPassan MLB is not going to just spend money without a catch. Is nobody else concerned this will eventually lead to reducing the number of minor league teams which will also mean some players who are not “sure things” losing their jobs? Hopefully I’m totally wrong.The MLBPA has also indicated that it intends to represent players in the Dominican Summer League, even though it's based outside the U.S.The unionization drive was launched on Aug. 28th, after obtaining signed authorization from over 5,000 minor league players. Prior to Manfred’s comments earlier today, the league hadn’t commented publicly on the matter.MLB announces major rule changes for 2023 The league committee announced major changes today that will come into effect next season. These include the introduction of a pitch clock and a ban on defensive shifts.Commissioner Manfred issued the following statement on the new rules:Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleCommissioner Rob Manfred’s statement6121Commissioner Rob Manfred’s statement https://t.co/twBLE5ppO3&quot;These steps are designed to improve the pace of play, increase action, and reduce injuries, all of which are goals that have overwhelming support among our fans.&quot; - Rob Manfred (via Bob Nightengale)In an effort to create a quicker pace of play, there will be a 30-second timer between the batters. Between pitches, there will be a 15-second timer with the bases empty and a 20-second timer with runners on base.Concerning the shift, the defensive team must have a minimum of four players on the infield. At least two infielders must be present on either side of second base.In addition to these two rules, the league also approved bigger bases to be implemented from 2023 onwards. Traditionally 15 inches square in size, the bases will expand to 18 inches square next year. The home plate will remain unchanged.

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