Trevor Bauer Gets Reinstated, but Did the MLB Get Caught Up in ‘MeToo’ Mania?

There’s been plenty of news lately about spending in baseball.  There was a whole lot of pending during the winter meetings, and new records were set, with the Mets leading the pack. Players with known skills on the field and character off of it were the big winners. Aaron Judge will make an average of 40 million dollars for the next nine seasons. Actually, he’ll make that amount regardless of “seasons” because baseball contracts are guaranteed. For example, unless Judge voluntarily retires he’s going to see every penny of his contract. There are a few exceptions. If an MLB player is caught with performance-enhancing drugs in his system he could lose all or part of his salary. But if, by chance Judge’s skills drop off and he’s released he, like every other player who doesn’t violate the “rules”, will get their salaries – in full.Read More