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MLB Collective Bargaining & Curt Flood. By: Bryan Levine. Preview. Recap of what we’ve learned MLB Collective Bargaining pre- Curt Flood Flood v. Kuhn Post- Curt Flood MLB power Recent CBA negotiations. What we already know. Sherman Act Clayton Act MLB exemption MLB reserve system.
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MLB Collective Bargaining & Curt Flood By: Bryan Levine
Preview • Recap of what we’ve learned • MLB Collective Bargaining pre- Curt Flood • Flood v. Kuhn • Post- Curt Flood • MLB power • Recent CBA negotiations
What we already know • Sherman Act • Clayton Act • MLB exemption • MLB reserve system
Trade to Philadelphia • Typical MLB career • Curt Flood • “Spark” • Flood sues MLB
Flood v. Kuhn (1972) • Original decision • Appeal • MLB’s rejoice
Legacy of Curt Flood • Curt Flood career • Curt Flood support • Curt Flood Act • Impact
Piazza v. MLB • MLB exemption • Team moves in other leagues • Piazza v. MLB (1993)
Latest CBA discussions • Minimum contracts • Qualifying offers • Extra draft picks • Playoff expansion
Review • Recap of what we’ve learned • MLB Collective Bargaining pre- Curt Flood • Flood v. Kuhn • Post- Curt Flood • MLB power • Recent CBA negotiations
Discussion Questions • Who is curt Flood? How did he change MLB? • What is Curt Flood’s legacy? • Why can MLB block teams from moving, while NFL can’t? • What were some issues discussed in the newest CBA? • Discuss Flood v. Kuhn • Discuss Piazza v. MLB