How is this allowed?
Article XXIII is the Competitive Balance Tax.
Article XXXIII G (1) says a club and player cannot “enter into any agreement… that includes any terms designed to defeat of circumvent” the Competitive Balance Tax.
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Athlete does public free agency tour…
Media: “Look at the ego. All about themselves. Attention seeker.”
Athlete tries to keep everything private:
Media:
Highest passer rating (minimum 60 attempts) in NFL history when the game is tied in the fourth quarter or overtime:
5. Aaron Rodgers - 105.9
4. Andrew Luck - 108.3
3. Vinny Testaverde - 108.6
2. Rich Gannon - 111.6
1. Dak Prescott - 148.3
#Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs on the next play (the go-ahead touchdown): "They came right back. Hit a double move. I kind of let up. It was my fault. I should have been on top of it. I take full accountability for that. It’s my fault. Next time, I’m going to be better." @NBCDFWSports
A simple solution for players who don't want to participate in the All-Star Game: In spring training, ask MLB and the Players Association to withdraw your name from consideration. That way, fans can vote for players who want to go, and union brethren get the support, attention.