K9831 2017–2021 BASIC AGREEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I—Intent and Purpose .............................. 1 ARTICLE II—Recognition .................................... 1 ARTICLE III—Uniform Player’s Contract ..................... 1 ARTICLE IV—Negotiation and Approval of Contracts ........ 2 ARTICLE V—Scheduling ..................................... 3 A. Length of Season ...................................... 3 B. Championship Schedules .............................. 5 C. Additional Scheduling Agreements .................... 5 D. Interleague Play ....................................... 11 ARTICLE VI—Salaries ....................................... 11 A. Minimum Salary ....................................... 11 B. Maximum Salary Reduction ........................... 13 (1) Maximum Salary Cut Rate ........................ 13 (2) Calculation of Previous Seasons Salaries .......... 14 (3) Disputes .......................................... 18 C. Standard Length of Season ............................. 18 D. Salary Continuation—Military Encampment ........... 18 E. Salary Arbitration ...................................... 18 (1) Eligibility ......................................... 18 (2) Notice of Submission ............................. 19 (3) Withdrawal from Arbitration ...................... 19 (4) Form of Submission .............................. 20 i Page (5) Selection of Arbitrators ........................... 20 (6) Location of Hearings ............................. 20 (7) Conduct of Hearings .............................. 20 (8) Continuances, Adjournments or Postponements . 21 (9) Hearing Costs ..................................... 21 (10) Criteria ........................................... 21 (11) Confidential Major League Salary Data ........... 23 (12) Prohibition Regarding Competitive Balance Tax .................................... 23 (13) Timetable and Decision ........................... 23 ARTICLE VII—Expenses and Expense Allowances ........... 24 A. Transportation and Travel Expenses .................... 24 B. In-Season Meal and Tip Allowance .................... 26 C. Spring Training Allowances ............................ 28 D. All-Star and Home Run Derby Participant Benefits .... 29 E. In-Season Supplemental Allowances ................... 30 F. Allowances for Disabled Players ....................... 31 ARTICLE VIII—Moving Allowances ......................... 34 ARTICLE IX—Termination Pay ............................... 36 A. Off-Season ............................................ 36 B. Spring Training ........................................ 36 C. In-Season .............................................. 37 D. Split Contracts ......................................... 37 E. Injury .................................................. 38 F. Non-Duplication ....................................... 38 ii Page ARTICLE X—World Series, League Championship Series, Division Series, and Wild Card Game Players’ Pool ................................... 39 A. Creation of Pool ....................................... 39 B. Distribution of Pool .................................... 39 C. Division of Players’ Pool .............................. 39 D. Guarantee of Pool ..................................... 40 ARTICLE XI—Grievance Procedure .......................... 41 A. Definitions ............................................ 41 B. Procedure .............................................. 45 C. Special Procedure with Regard to Certain Disciplinary Action .................................. 47 D. Grievances Initiated or Appealed by a Club ............ 49 E. Grievances Initiated or Appealed by the Association ......................................... 50 F. Miscellaneous ......................................... 50 G. Survival Following Termination of Basic Agreement .................................... 51 ARTICLE XII—Discipline .................................... 51 A. Just Cause ............................................. 51 B. Conduct Detrimental or Prejudicial to Baseball ........ 52 C. Notice ................................................. 52 D. Investigation and Discovery ........................... 53 E. Compliance ............................................ 54 F. Major League Rules 15 and 16 ......................... 55 ARTICLE XIII—Safety and Health ............................ 55 A. Safety and Health Advisory Committee ................ 55 iii Page (1) Safety and Health Advisory Committee ........... 55 (2) Committee Meetings .............................. 55 (3) Power and Authority of Committee ............... 56 (4) Other Rights and Remedies ....................... 56 B. Safety Complaints—Responsibility of the Commissioner ....................................... 56 C. Disabled List .......................................... 56 D. Second Medical Opinion ............................... 57 E. Certified Athletic Trainers ............................. 58 F. Locker Room Equipment .............................. 58 G. Disclosure of Medical or Health Information ........... 59 H. Location of Rehabilitation Facilities ................... 62 (1) Rehabilitation During the Championship Season . 62 (2) Rehabilitation During the Off-Season .............. 62 (3) Rehabilitation During Spring Training ............. 63 I. Medical History Questionnaire ......................... 63 J. Sports Psychologists.................................... 63 K. Strength and Conditioning Advisory Committee ........ 63 (1) Strength and Conditioning Advisory Committee . 63 (2) Committee Meetings .............................. 64 (3) Nutritional Supplements ........................... 64 (4) Weight Rooms..................................... 65 (5) Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Programs. 65 ARTICLE XIV—Spring Training Conditions .................. 65 A. Reporting .............................................. 65 B. Living Away from Club Headquarters .................. 65 iv Page C. Meetings with Players ................................. 66 D. Extended Spring Training .............................. 66 ARTICLE XV—Miscellaneous ................................ 66 A. No Discrimination ..................................... 66 B. Parking Facilities ...................................... 66 C. Winter League Play .................................... 67 D. [Reserved] ............................................. 67 E. Active Player Limit .................................... 67 F. Spanish Translations and ESL Courses ................. 69 (1) Spanish Translation of Notices..................... 69 (2) English Language Acquisition ..................... 70 (3) Bilingual Media Coordinator ...................... 71 G. Future Expansion ...................................... 72 H. Future Contraction ..................................... 72 I. Sale of Club ........................................... 72 J. Default Notice ......................................... 73 K. Interest Rate............................................ 73 L. Players Association Tickets ............................ 73 M. Family and Medical Leave Act ......................... 74 N. All-Star Game ......................................... 74 (1) Roster ............................................ 74 (2) Designated Hitter ................................. 74 (3) Election and Selection Process .................... 74 (4) Emergency Replacements ......................... 77 (5) Reserve Pitching Plan ............................. 77 v Page (6) Participant Benefits ............................... 77 (7) Players Trust Benefits ............................. 78 (8) Miking ........................................... 78 O. Special Events.......................................... 79 ARTICLE XVI—Deferred Compensation ...................... 81 ARTICLE XVII—Existing Agreements ........................ 83 ARTICLE XVIII—Rule Changes .............................. 83 ARTICLE XIX—Assignment of Player Contracts ............. 84 A. Consent to Assignment ................................ 84 B. Assignment to Minor League club ..................... 86 C. Disabled List—Assignment to Minor League club ..... 86 D. Foreign Assignments ................................... 89 E. Optional Assignments .................................. 89 F. Waivers ................................................ 89 G. Designated Player ..................................... 90 H. Unconditional Release ................................. 90 I. Forms ................................................. 91 ARTICLE XX—Reserve System .............................. 91 A. Reservation Rights of Clubs ........................... 91 B. Free Agency ........................................... 92 (1) Eligibility ......................................... 92 (2) Procedure ......................................... 92 (3) Rights of Former Club ............................ 94 (4) Compensation .................................... 95 vi Page (5) Miscellaneous .................................... 98 C. [Reserved] ............................................. 100 D. Outright Assignment to Minor League club ............ 100 (1) Election of Free Agency—3-Year Player .......... 100 (2) Election of Free Agency—Second Outright Assignment ..................................... 101 (3) Effect of Free Agency Election .................... 101 (4) Procedure ......................................... 101 E. Individual Nature of Rights ............................ 102 ARTICLE XXI—Credited Major League Service .............. 104 A. Definitions ...........................................