The international draft appears to be the last big remaining obstacle to reach a labor deal today. MLB badly seeks it, and will eliminate all qualifying offers for free agents in return. The union still is opposed as it receives input from players, former players and agents.
The players union requested to speak to its board again before responding to the latest MLB proposal and will be getting back to MLB at a more reasonable hour in the morning. So there’s a break in the action. Here’s hoping later today is the day!