That's not true
by Siegfried08 (2020-05-14 16:49:08)

In reply to: Now Blake Snell won't play for a reduced salary. The ...  posted by Slotts

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The players, including Snell, have agreed to play for a reduced salary. What they refuse to agree to is a further cut in the form of capping salary pegged to revenues.

That's not clear from his linked remarks....
by Slotts  (2020-05-14 17:16:55)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

"Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell says he will not play this season for a reduced salary, especially because the risk of contracting the coronavirus is "just not worth it."
the union has agreed to a per game salary based on
by irishkey9  (2020-05-15 09:13:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

their current contract compensation. the owners want a further reduction as their revenue is going to be down roughly 40% with no fans. He is objecting to that.
My son happens to be a Rays employee and knows Blake well.