MLB and NBA Contract Examples

Question 1

Ruth contract vs. today’s mlb contracts

Answer 1

ruth: prior to CBAs and labor unions
mlb: has a cba

Question 2

provision 5 in mlb contract (aaron boone)

3 options

Answer 2

provision 5: agree not to engage in other sports

options: 1. take no action
2. void and release
3. amend and keep on roster

Question 3

paragraph 8 of contract - renewal

Answer 3

reserve clause: team can keep renewing player year after year

Question 4

loyalty clause

Answer 4

• in current mlb contracts

- players must maintain health

Question 5

nba contracts (2)

Answer 5

1. section 5B: conduct
2. section 7C: professional athletes can get workers’ comp
   
   • with workers’ comp, you cant sue your employer