Seven months after negotiations began, the Players’ Association and MLB officials come to terms on a five-year collective bargaining agreement. The longest accord in baseball history, which will end in 2011, ensures the game will have a span of 16 years without a work stoppage

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On October 24, 2006 — Seven months after negotiations began, the Players’ Association and MLB officials come to terms on a five-year collective bargaining agreement. The longest accord in baseball history, which will end in 2011, ensures the game will have a span of 16 years without a work stoppage

 

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