ESPN - MLB 球員聊薪資上限、CBA談判等
MLB players on salary cap, CBA talks, potential lockout, more
MLB 球員聊薪資上限、CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement，勞資協議) 談判、潛在的封館與更多議題
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Sep 2, 2026, 07:00 AM ET
With the MLB playoffs just around the corner, the focus across baseball is usually on the excitement of the home stretch. But this year, there is
another topic looming over baseball: the ongoing labor battle.
隨著 MLB 季後賽即將到來，棒球界的焦點通常會集中在例行賽衝刺階段的刺激氛圍上。但今年，有另一個議題籠罩著棒球界：持續進行中的勞資爭議。
Just how often are conversations about CBA topics taking place in MLB
clubhouses? How do players really feel about a salary cap, their MLB Players Association leadership and how this round of negotiations compares to
previous years? Do big leaguers think a lockout that will shorten the 2027 MLB season is ahead?
在 MLB 球員休息室裡，關於 CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement，勞資協議) 議題的討論到底有多頻繁？球員們對於薪資上限、MLBPA (MLB Players Association，大聯盟球員工會) 領導層的真實看法為何？這一輪談判與以往相比又是如何？大聯盟球員們是否認為未來會出現縮短 2027 年 MLB 賽季的封館？
We asked more than two dozen current major leaguers for their unfiltered answers on the state of MLB's labor negotiations, granting them anonymity to ensure they could speak freely and openly. Here is what they had to say.我們詢問了二十多位現役大聯盟球員，了解他們對 MLB 勞資談判現狀最真實無保留的看法，並給予匿名保護以確保他們能坦率且公開地發言。以下是他們的說法。
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How open are you to a salary cap?
你對薪資上限的接受度有多高？
NL starting pitcher entering arbitration: Not open.
國聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：不接受。
NL infielder making eight figures annually: Zero. No chance.
國聯年薪達八位數的內野手：零。沒機會。
NL infielder on two-year contract: Zero. Absolute zero.
國聯簽下兩年合約的內野手：零。絕對是零。
AL catcher entering arbitration: I need more information, but perhaps I would listen on it.
美聯進入仲裁階段的捕手：我需要更多資訊，但或許我願意聽聽看。
NL pre-arbitration journeyman: From what I've been told, I don't think it's good for the game. I just don't know if I know all the pros and cons of it. But, from everything we've been told, it doesn't sound like it's a good thing.國聯尚未取得仲裁資格的浪人球員：根據我所聽到的，我不認為這對這項運動有好處。我只是不確定自己是否了解所有的優缺點。但是從我們被告知的一切來看，這聽起來不像是一件好事。
NL reliever on multiyear contract: With the right criteria, I'd be open to it.國聯簽下多年合約的中繼投手：如果在適當的條件下，我持開放態度。
AL starting pitcher in arbitration: I don't want it. In '94, they canceled the World Series, so if those guys can miss over half a year and miss the World Series, I think we're fully prepared to hold out for sure.
美聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：我不想看到薪資上限。在 1994 年，他們取消了世界大賽(World Series)，所以如果前輩們能缺席半年以上並放棄世界大賽，我想我們絕對做好了挺身抗爭的準備。
NL rookie making the minimum, signed for first-round bonus: It's not something you want to hear. I know the other sports have it, but baseball has always been different.
國聯拿領底薪、曾簽下首輪簽約金的新人：這不是你會想聽到的事。我知道其他體育項目有薪資上限，但棒球一直以來都不一樣。
AL infielder making eight figures this season: I've seen how it affects long term. If you look at the other leagues and everything like that. So, most likely not. Because that's the whole point, is they're going to make it look really good for the first one. But then every five years, we're going to have to renegotiate, we're going to have no power and they're just going to keep cutting our piece of the pie smaller. So the first one will look good.
美聯本季年薪達八位數的內野手：我見識過這對長遠發展的影響。如果你去看看其他聯盟和類似的情況。所以，極可能不接受。因為重點就在於，資方會讓第一份協議看起來非常誘人。但之後每五年我們都必須重新談判，我們將失去籌碼，而他們只會不斷把我們的餅越分越小。所以第一份協議看起來會很美。
NL starting pitcher making seven figures this season: The thing that strengthens the argument against it is the first year of the cap, or the first offer of the cap, is going to sound decent on paper and people are going to look at it that don't know about the system and say, 'Oh, why
wouldn't they be OK with that?' Go look at what salary cap revenue
percentages have done [after the first year]. It starts at 53%, starts at 54%. ... The way that salary caps have been squeezed is inherently the reason we won't break.
國聯本季年薪達七位數的先發投手：強化反對立場的原因在於，薪資上限發行的第一年，或者說第一個報價，在紙面上聽起來會很體面。不了解這個體系的人會說：「哦，他們為什麼會不同意？」你去看看薪資上限占收入的百分比在［第一年之後］發生了什麼變化。從 53% 開始，從 54% 開始……薪資上限利潤被壓榨的方式，本質上就是我們絕不妥協的原因。
NL infielder on a lucrative contract: Get ready to see a bunch of
schoolteachers and whatnot out there, because we're not playing if there's a cap.國聯簽下高額合約的內野手：準備好看到一堆學校老師或其他人上場比賽吧，因為如果實施薪資上限，我們就不打了。
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Would you be open to a salary cap if the league shows it can help youindividually make more money? 如果聯盟能證明薪資上限能幫你個人賺更多錢，你會對此持開放態度嗎？
NL pre-arbitration journeyman: That's a good question ... This is all anonymous? I mean, probably, yeah.
國聯尚未取得仲裁資格的浪人球員：這是個好問題……這真的是匿名的嗎？我的意思是，大概會吧，對。
NL starting pitcher on multiyear contract: I don't know how that would be possible. But I guess possibly.
國聯簽下多年合約的先發投手：我不知道這要怎麼可能發生。但我猜想是有可能的。
NL infielder on a multiyear extension: No, because that's not true.國聯簽下多年提前續約合約的內野手：不，因為那不是真的。
NL rookie making the minimum, signed for first-round bonus: I think we should always listen. Both sides should. I'll let our leadership determine what's right.國聯領底薪、曾簽下首輪簽約金的新人：認為我們永遠應該傾聽。雙方都應該如此。我會讓我們的領導層來決定什麼才是對的。
Reliever with union leadership role: With rare exception, or it would have to be crazy external circumstances, the cap is going to be bad for players, the player group in general. So, yeah, even if I can benefit specifically, it's about the whole.
擔任工會領導職務 (union leadership role) 的中繼投手：除非有極罕見的例外，或是發生極端瘋狂的外在環境變化，否則薪資上限整體而言對球員、對球員群體都是不利的。所以，是的，即使我自己能從中受益，這事關整體利益。
NL free-agent-to-be coming off multiyear deal: We've been taught to think of everyone, not just an individual.
國聯多年合約即將到期並成為自由球員的投手/野手：我們受到的教育是為所有人著想，而不僅僅是個人。
Reliever approaching arbitration: It's bad for everybody else, so, no, I wouldn't accept it. It's about all of us. And the thought that a veteran player is going to get $10 million under the system instead of eight -- I just don't think that's the case.
即將進入仲裁階段的中繼投手：這對其他所有人都不好，所以，不，我不會接受。這是關乎我們大家的。至於認為老將在這種體系下能拿到 1000 萬美元而不是 800 萬美元的想法──我根本不認為會這樣。
AL starting pitcher in arbitration: That just gets very individualized. I think the industry, as a whole, we're making a ton of money. The owners are making a ton of money, and I think our sport's in a really good spot and I don't know why we would change it from where it's at right now.
美聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：這就變得非常個人化了。我認為整個產業賺了非常多錢。球隊老闆們賺了非常多錢，而且我認為我們的運動處於一個非常好的狀態，我不知道我們為什麼要改變現狀。
NL starting pitcher making seven figures annually: The gains that we've made with younger players on all this stuff, the exponential jump in extensions --like young players aren't suddenly now twice as valuable as they were when I was 23. I turned down a borderline record extension pre-arb that now is being blown out of the water every year. The value proposition didn't change; we were just making way more money. The game has never grown the way it has now. The ceiling's higher than it's ever been, so why would we cap ourselves? It's just not going to happen.
國聯年薪達七位數的先發投手：我們在年輕球員這些權益上取得的進展，以及提前續約金額的指數級暴增──這並不代表年輕球員現在的身價突然比我 23 歲時高出兩倍。我在取得仲裁資格前曾拒絕過一份接近破紀錄的提前續約，而現在那個數字每年都在被輕鬆超越。價值的本質沒有變；只是我們賺的錢多得多了。棒球這項運動從未像現在這樣成長。天花板比以往任何時候都高，那我們為什麼要給自己設限？這絕不可能發生。
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Will there be a lengthy lockout that impacts the 2027 season?
是否會出現影響 2027 年賽季的漫長封館？
NL free-agent-to-be coming off multiyear deal: Yes. That's easy. Nothing gets done until a deadline. We managed to avoid it last time. Hoping for the same.國聯多年合約即將到期並成為自由球員的投手/野手：是的。這答案很簡單。不到最後期限，什麼事都談不成。上次我們設法避免了賽季受影響。希望這次也能一樣。
AL player rep: I hope not, but gut feeling is probably.
美聯球員代表：我希望不會，但直覺告訴我大概會發生。
Reliever with union leadership role: We're not missing games. I'm holding onto that hope. We're gonna put that out there and see what happens.
擔任工會領導職務 (union leadership role) 的中繼投手：我們不會缺席比賽的。我堅持著這個希望。我們會抱持著這種態度，看看會發生什麼事。
NL reliever on three-year contract: I think it's too early to tell, but I'd say it's probably about 50-50 right now.
國聯簽下三年合約的中繼投手：我認為現在說還太早，但我會說目前大概是五五波。
AL infielder making eight figures this season: If it's a yes or no answer, I'm going to go with hopefully not. I don't think so. I hope both sides
figure it out. It makes no sense for there to be a lockout. And the owners saying it as far out as they have, yes, there's going to be a lockout, yes, there's going to be a lockout. And I just hope it doesn't affect [the season]and we figure it out before then.
美聯本季年薪達八位數的內野手：如果一定要回答「是」或「否」，我會選擇「希望不會」。我不這麼認為。我希望雙方能解決這個問題。發生封館根本毫無意義。而老闆們提早那麼久就在喊「沒錯，會有封館；是的，肯定會封館」。我只希望這不會影響到［賽季］，且我們能在那之前解決問題。
AL starting pitcher in arbitration: It seems like it from what everyone is saying. I don't think we'll miss games. At least I hope not.
美聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：從大家的說法來看似乎是這樣。我不認為我們會缺席比賽。至少我希望不會。
NL reliever on two-year contract: I would lean toward yes. I think it ends up, if I'm guessing, I would say it ends up probably about how 2021 ended up.國聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：我傾向於會。如果要我猜的話，我認為結果大概會像 2021年那樣結束。
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How many 2027 games will be missed?
2027 年將會有多少場比賽因封館而缺席？
NL starting pitcher entering arbitration: As many as it takes, but the lockout's not up to us. I would say yes. It's out of our control, though.國聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：要缺席多少場就缺席多少場，但封館不是由我們決定的。我會說是（會缺席比賽）。不過這超出了我們的控制範圍。
NL starting pitcher making seven figures this season: I don't think we're playing until June.
國聯本季年薪達七位數的先發投手：我不認為我們能在六月前打比賽。
NL rookie making minimum, signed for first-round bonus: [Missing games] seems like a longshot. We haven't missed games in a long time right?
國聯領底薪、曾簽下首輪簽約金的新人：［缺席比賽］看起來不太可能發生。我們已經很久沒有因為勞資爭議缺席過比賽了，對吧？
NL infielder making eight figures this season: The last time we didn't miss games because we played doubleheaders, we played a lot of doubleheaders. We played the 162, but there were a lot of doubleheaders. I think this time, how can I say it? I would say probably, yes. There are going to be some games that will be lost.
國聯本季年薪達八位數的內野手：上次我們沒有缺席比賽是因為打了雙重賽，我們打了很多場雙重賽。我們打滿了 162 場，但那是有很多雙重賽。我想這次，我該怎麼說呢？我會說大概會吧，是的。到時候肯定會損失一些比賽。
AL reliever on a two-year contract: I think just like the last one, I think we will obviously go into a lockout, have a shortened spring training and if we miss, hopefully, only a few weeks of the season and make them up in
doubleheaders or maybe get in 150-something games. I think we'll miss a few games.美聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：我覺得就像上次一樣，我們顯然會進入封館，經歷一個縮短的春訓，如果缺席比賽的話，希望只會影響幾個星期的賽季，並透過雙重賽補回來，或是大概能打個 150 多場比賽。我想我們會缺席少數幾場比賽。
NL reliever on two-year contract: It depends on your definition of missing games. Starting on time? No. I doubt that. Missing games? I'm assuming it goes roughly like how we structured the '21 season. Would be my guess if I had to pick something. But I also wouldn't be shocked if we ended up missing some games.國聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：這取決於你對「缺席比賽」的定義。按時開打？不，對此我持懷疑態度。錯過比賽？我假設發展會大致像我們安排 2021 年賽季那樣。如果硬要我選一個，這是我的猜測。但如果我們最終真的錯過了一些比賽，我也一點都不會感到驚訝。───────────────────────────────────────
What one topic is most important to you during these labor negotiations?在這次勞資談判中，對你來說最重要的一個議題是什麼？
NL infielder making eight figures annually: Definitely has to be how we improve the game. For the fans, and the players and owners.
國聯年薪達八位數的內野手：絕對必須是我們如何改進這項運動。為了球迷、球員以及球隊老闆們。
AL hitter making eight figures this season: Getting a fair deal for players. I feel like we did that last time. The game is growing and players understand what they deserve.
美聯本季年薪達八位數的打者：為球員爭取到一份公平的協議。我覺得我們上次做到了。這項運動正在成長，球員們也清楚自己值得什麼。
NL starting pitcher entering arbitration: Getting all classes of players compensated fairly.
國聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：讓各個階層的球員都能獲得公平的報酬。
NL starting pitcher on three-year contract: I guess the salary cap situation would be priority No. 1.
國聯簽下三年合約的先發投手：我想薪資上限的情況會是第一優先事項。
NL reliever on two-year contract: The salary cap, the refutal of that is like No. 1. But beyond that, I think the game's in a fairly good place right now , and I think the only thing that hurts our game right now is the potential of a lockout and a work stoppage. I think that hurts our game and I think it hurts the owners every bit as much as it hurts us.
國聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：薪資上限，駁回這點絕對是第一要務。但除此之外，我認為這項運動現在處於相當良好的狀態，而我認為目前唯一會傷害我們這項運動的，就是潛在的封館與停工。我覺得那會傷害棒球，而且對老闆們的傷害絕對不亞於對我們的傷害。
AL reliever on two-year contract: To the owners it's the salary cap. For us players, I would say how do we encourage the owners to spend more money?美聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：對老闆們來說是薪資上限。對我們球員來說，我會說是我們該如何鼓勵老闆們投入更多資金？
NL infielder on multiyear extension: A lot of this stuff isn't for me anymore. For me personally it's more about taking care of the younger guys in our game; those guys who are never gonna get to free agency. Those guys who don't have the ability to play 10 years, 12 years in the big leagues. The lifespan of a major league player is 2½ , 3½ years, maybe, and then they're out.
國聯簽下多年提前續約合約的內野手：這當中的許多東西已經不再是為了我自己了。對我個人而言，更多的是去照顧我們這項運動中的年輕球員；那些永遠無法成為自由球員的人。那些沒有能力在大聯盟打上 10 年、12 年的人。一位大聯盟球員的職涯壽命大概就 2年半、3 年半，然後他們就退場了。
NL reliever on three-year contract: For me, it would be how long it takes to get to free agency. But secondary to what are the terms in which we're playing under? If we have a cap, if we don't have a cap moving forward. Things like that have to be answered before you can really discuss those other things.國聯簽下三年合約的中繼投手：對我來說，會是需要多久才能成為自由球員。但這次於我們是在什麼樣的條件下進行比賽？未來我們到底有沒有薪資上限。像這樣的事情必須先得到解答，你才能真正去討論其他議題。
Reliever with a union leadership role: As a reliever I care about making sure we're doing a good job of presenting some reliever awards and doing, like in the pre-arb bonus pool, we're doing like transactions so relievers aren't getting screwed when they throw three or four shutout innings and getting shipped out of there. So, some service-time pay. I care a lot about the minimums, for a lot of reasons. And I care about revenue, making sure that the parity problem is addressed without a cap.
擔任工會領導職務 (union leadership role) 的中繼投手：作為一名中繼投手，我在乎的是確保我們能好好頒發一些中繼投手獎項，並且像是在未獲仲裁資格前的獎金池
(pre-arb bonus pool) 中進行調整，讓中繼投手在投了三、四局無失分後不會被隨便調動下放而被坑。所以，需要一些年資相關的薪給。出於許多原因，我很關心最低薪資。我也關心收入，確保在不設薪資上限的情況下解決競爭實力均衡 (parity) 的問題。
AL starting pitcher in arbitration: Big league minimum. When you think about it, you're playing in cities like New York and California, if you're in the big leagues, you should have enough money to be able to live and not have so much money taken away from you and I think minimums should go up for sure.
美聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：大聯盟最低薪資。仔細想想，如果你在大聯盟，生活在紐約或加州這種城市，你應該要擁有足夠生活且不被抽走太多錢的收入，我認為最低薪資絕對應該調高。
NL pre-arb journeyman: I just hope it's done by spring training so we can play and make money. That's all I really care about right now.
國聯尚未取得仲裁資格的浪人球員：我只希望能在春訓前搞定，這樣我們就能打球賺錢。這是我現在唯一真正關心的事。
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How often do conversations about labor come up in the clubhouse?
在球員休息室裡，關於勞資議題的討論有多常出現？
NL starting pitcher entering arbitration: Pretty frequently. I'd say once a day. Whether it's in the dugout, flights, clubhouse. Guys ask a lot of questions about a cap ....They want to be aware of how it would affect them i ndividually and how it would affect all players and I think once they're fully informed, it's like, 'Yeah, we're not playing. If that's the sticking point in the negotiation, we'll miss games over it.'
國聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：相當頻繁。我會說大概一天一次。無論是在球員休息區、飛機上還是球員休息室。大家問了很多關於薪資上限的問題……他們想了解這會如何影響個人以及所有球員，而我想一旦他們充分了解後，態度就是：『沒錯，那我們就不打了。如果這是談判的癥結點，我們寧可錯過比賽也要抗爭到底。』
NL reliever on three-year contract: Around times like this conversations are had. After it's over, it's kind of an afterthought for two years and then three years out, you're like, 'Well, we're preparing to do this again.'
國聯簽下三年合約的中繼投手：每到這種時期就會有討論。等事情過後，大概會有兩年時間沒人去想它，到了第三年，你就會覺得：『好吧，我們又要準備再來一次了。』
NL free-agent-to-be coming off multiyear deal: Once in a while, kind of wondering if we're going to play next year. But not too much. We're focused on playing every day.
國聯多年合約即將到期並成為自由球員的投手/野手：偶爾吧，有點好奇我們明年到底會不會打球。但不會想太多。我們專注於每天的比賽。
NL pre-arbitration journeyman: I'd say a few times a week. Yeah, it gets brought up at least a few times a week.
國聯尚未取得仲裁資格的浪人球員：我會說一週幾次。是的，一週至少會被提起來幾次。
NL starting pitcher on three-year contract: This year definitely more than the past just because it's up at the end of this year. So I don't know. Maybe a couple of times a week.
國聯簽下三年合約的先發投手：今年絕對比過去多，只因為合約在今年年底到期。所以我不知道，可能一週幾次吧。
AL reliever on a two-year contract: Just whenever a huge headline comes out. I wouldn't say very often. In spring training [the salary cap conversation came up] probably once a week, then once the season started probably once every t hree weeks.
美聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：就每當有重大頭條新聞出來的時候。我不認為算非常頻繁。在春訓時［關於薪資上限的討論］大概一週一次，然後等賽季開始後，大概每三週一次。
NL infielder making eight figures this season: It's talked about, it's talked about. I'd say it's pretty common. As soon as it's brought up, [a potential salary cap] is brought up, it's like, 'No, it's not going to happen.'
國聯本季年薪達八位數的內野手：有在討論，一直在討論。我會說這蠻常見的。只要一提到這件事，一提到［潛在的薪資上限］，大家反應就是：『不，這不可能發生。』
NL reliever on two-year contract: I would say fairly regularly. I think it's one where it comes up more when things are said. Obviously, things get brought up in passing on occasion, but I think when bigger things like the proposals and whatever go, those things spur a lot of the discussion.
國聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：我會說相當定期。我認為當有消息發出時，這話題就會出現得更頻繁。顯然，偶爾大家順口會提到，但我想當有更大的事情（像是提案之類的）出現時，那些事情會引發大量的討論。
It's weird because we have an incredibly young team so a lot of guys, they're concerned about it, but their purview of it is down the road compared to older guys. We look at it like in the terms of one CBA negotiation versus some of these guys are looking at it over the course of two, potentially three
negotiations. So I think it's just a little bit different perspective.
這很奇妙，因為我們是一支極其年輕的球隊，所以很多年輕球員雖然關心，但相比於老將，他們的視角看得更遠。我們是用單一次 CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement，勞資協議) 談判的角度來看待，而他們有些人則是在看未來兩次、甚至是三次談判的過程。所以我認為這只是視角有點不同。
How confident are you in the MLBPA after recent leadership changes?在近期領導層變動後，你對大聯盟球員工會有多大信心？
NL rookie making minimum, signed for first-round bonus: Very confident. They have kept our reps informed I think.
國聯領底薪、曾簽下首輪簽約金的新人：非常有信心。我想他們一直都有讓我們的代表保持了解狀況。
NL infielder making eight figures this season: I'm very confident. Just because the group is more vocal this time around.
國聯本季年薪達八位數的內野手：我非常有信心。單純是因為這次團隊表達意見更為積極鮮明。
AL starting pitcher in arbitration: Super confident. Bruce [Meyer] is a lawyer. I think that really helps us understand the language written and everything, and we're looking forward to watching him continue to get through the
negotiations.
美聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：超級有信心。Bruce [Meyer] 是一位律師。我認為這真的有助於我們理解書面條款和所有事情，我們很期待看到他繼續推進談判。
NL starting pitcher on three-year contract: Just hearing Bruce and everyone talk, I feel like we are in good hands and I think we're in a good spot right now.國聯簽下三年合約的先發投手：只要聽到 Bruce 和大家發言，我就覺得我們處於很好的照顧之下，而且我認為我們現在處於很棒的位置。
Relief pitcher with a union leadership role: They've been great. They've stepped up great. As we knew they would. That's why we voted them in. They're
commanding rooms, they're commanding information, keeping everyone informed. They're strong, but open, willing to hear ideas from players and the other side. It's been a really good tone from our leadership showing strength, but also showing some creativity, willingness to compromise. All this stuff. But yeah, I think the big thing is just commanding the room and keeping guys informed.擔任工會領導職務 (union leadership role) 的中繼投手：他們表現得非常出色。他們站出來承擔大局，表現得很好。正如我們所知道的那樣。這也是我們投票選他們的原因。他們掌握全場、掌控資訊，並讓每個人保持知情。他們很強硬，但也很開放，願意聽取球員和資方的想法。我們的領導層展現了極佳的基調，既展現了力量，也展現了某種創造力與妥協的意願。所有這一切。但是的，我認為重點就在於掌管全場並讓大家隨時知情。
NL starting pitcher entering arbitration: I think Bruce has done a really great job. I think Matt [Nussbaum] is really sharp and he says exactly what needs to be said and not a word more. And he does a really good job keeping players unified and on the same page.
國聯進入仲裁階段的先發投手：我認為 Bruce 做得非常好。我認為 Matt [Nussbaum] 非常犀利，他說的話句句要害，絕不多廢話。而且他在保持球員團結和達成共識方面做得非常好。
All the other guys -- [Jeff] Perconte, Slow [Kevin Slowey], Andrew Miller --they're all in their jobs for a reason and they do a really good job of it. And then player wise, I think with the stuff that happened with Tony [Clark], it showed that we did a really good job with the subcommittee and we did a really good job electing player reps and we need strong leadership going into a labor negotiation and we have it.
其他所有夥伴──[Jeff] Perconte、Slow [Kevin Slowey]、Andrew Miller──他們能在這些職位上都是有原因的，而且他們做得非常好。至於球員方面，我認為從 Tony [Clark]發生的事情來看，這表明我們在小組委員會中做得很好，而且在選舉球員代表 面也做得非常好；進入勞資談判我們需要強有力的領導，而我們已經擁有了。
NL free-agent-to-be coming off multiyear deal: I'm confident in our union membership. We drove the bus the last time.
國聯多年合約即將到期並成為自由球員的投手/野手：我對我們的工會成員有信心。上次就是由我們掌握主導權的。
NL infielder on a multiyear extension: I've been very, very impressed. It was a really sad situation for that to happen when it did, but honestly, the job that Matt and Bruce have done, stepping up in those positions, has been huge.國聯簽下多年提前續約合約的內野手：我印象非常、非常深刻。在那種時刻發生那種事確實很令人難過，但老實說，Matt 和 Bruce 站出來接下那些職位所做的工作真的非常巨大。
AL infielder making eight figures this season: The whole situation was a little unfortunate, but I think there have been some bright spots blossoming through it all. Our new head negotiator, Nussbaum, really good speaker. I think he grabs the attention of the room well. Makes a lot of really good points. Extremely smart individual. So I feel like we're in good hands.
美聯本季年薪達八位數的內野手：整個情況有點令人遺憾，但我認為在這一切之中展現出了一些亮點。我們的新任首席談判代表 (head negotiator) Nussbaum 是一位非常優秀的演說家。我認為他能很好地吸引全場注意力。提出了很多非常好的觀點。是非常聰明的人。所以我感覺我們處於很好的照顧之下。
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How does the state of labor negotiations compare to this point in 2021?勞資談判的現狀與 2021 年此時相比如何？
NL free-agent-to-be coming off multiyear deal: It feels very similar to where we've been for years. So that may not be a great thing, but things can always change.
國聯多年合約即將到期並成為自由球員的投手/野手：感覺與我們多年來的處境非常相似。所以這可能不是件好事，但事情總是有可能發生變化。
NL infielder making eight figures this season: It's the same thing. It's the same playbook.
國聯本季年薪達八位數的內野手：都是同一套。就是同樣的劇本。
AL infielder making eight figures this season: This is typically how the first couple of proposals are. Both sides kind of understanding, hopefully we can find a middle ground.
美聯本季年薪達八位數的內野手：前幾次提案通常就是這樣。雙方都有某種默契，希望能找到中間地帶。
I'll say this: I think baseball's in a great spot right now. I personally am a fan of the pitch clock. I think it's made games, No. 1, more entertaining for fans, better for the players. I know some pitchers would probably disagree.我會這麼說：我認為棒球現在處於一個非常好的狀態。我個人是投球計時器的支持者。我認為第一點，它讓比賽對球迷來說更有娛樂性，對球員也更好。我知道有些投手可能會不同意。
I understand [the league's] arguments. But I just feel like the whole thing, it's really running well right now, and I would hate to see that stop. And hopefully it's not necessary to make it stop, but unfortunately, business is business.
我理解［聯盟］的論點。但我只是覺得整個體制現在運作得非常好，我不希望看到它停下來。希望沒有必要讓它停擺，但遺憾的是，在商言商。
AL reliever on a two-year contract: I think we're a little bit more prepared. We know what to expect, especially with the lockout. So I would say we're definitely more confident going into this one.
美聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：我認為我們準備得更充分了一些。我們知道會面臨什麼，特別是關於封館。所以我會說進入這次談判我們絕對更有信心。
NL reliever on a two-year contract: I think the players are very together and dug in: no salary cap, because it's never been good for any sport that's ever had it for the players. So we're very aware a cap in no way ever helps us. All it does is basically give owners cost control and helps them increase franchise valuations. All it does is help them because it mitigates any variability in cost.國聯簽下兩年合約的中繼投手：我認為球員們非常團結且立場堅定：絕不實施薪資上限，因為對任何實施過薪資上限的體育項目來說，這對球員從來都不是好事。所以我們非常清楚薪資上限絕不可能對我們有幫助。它所做的基本就只是給予老闆們成本控制能力，並幫助他們提升球隊估值。它唯一的作用就是幫助老闆，因為它消除了成本上的任何變數。
Relief pitcher with a union leadership role: The cap is more of a centerpiece issue this time around, but there were a lot of things we were coming in hot about last CBA that were not well received by the other side and all that stuff, so it was similar. But we got a deal done without missing games. I'm hopeful we can do the same thing this time around, but we'll see.
擔任工會領導職務 (union leadership role) 的中繼投手：這次薪資上限更像是一個核心議題，但上次勞資協議( CBA ) 談判時，我們也有很多態度強硬提出的訴求，但並未受到資方的好評等等，所以情況是類似的。但上次我們在沒有缺席比賽的情況下達成了協議。我希望這次我們能做到同樣的事，但我們拭目以待。
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