SPORTS LAW

CASE STUDY – PROBLEM 2-3

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You represent one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB). You are in the process of negotiating his contract with the Philadelphia Phillies...

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Assume you were only able to select three of the following bonus clauses. Which ones would you select?

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Innings pitched?MVP?Most saves?World Series MVP?Most appearances by a pitcher in the league?Most Wins?Cy Young Award?

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Which one would you select? What is your negotiating strategy? What other bonus clauses would you suggest? What bonuses are more likely to achieve?

What Makes a GreatRelief Pitcher?

Low ERA (X<3.00)/Runs Allowed (Earn Run Average)≅ 1 WHIP (Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched)HoldsSaves*

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Innings pitched?MVP?Most saves?World Series MVP?Most appearances by a pitcher in the league?Most Wins?Cy Young Award?

Negot ia t ion St ra tegy

Appearances, especially crucial situationsERA/Runs AllowedWHIPSaves (if applicable)

Other Incent ives

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