Rafa Nieves

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Rafa Nieves @mlb_agent Jan 16, 2021

I don’t have a law degree.

I never even went to college.

I didn’t speak english until I was 17 years old.

Today, I settled 6 MLB salary arbitration cases on my own for the first time.

If you ever have doubts about pursuing something in life, watch this clip.

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Rafa Nieves @mlb_agent 1d

I grew up in Venezuela.

I can smell government bullshit propaganda from a mile away.

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Baseball fans have repeatedly told us they have two issues with the game today: blackouts and fairness

We’re proposing to make three major changes to baseball:

1. Entering into a partnership with players where all revenues that are generated are split 50/50 between the teams and the players

2. Implementing a salary cap and floor that will regulate what each team can spend

3. Revenues from media generated in baseball are shared equally by the clubs

This will reduce the revenue disparity in baseball and help us address local blackouts

Major League players’ total compensation would go up and fans would get a more competitive game

It’s a win for everybody

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Rafa Nieves @mlb_agent 3d

Welp, I wasn’t expecting this comment to make headlines, but here we are.

A few things worth clarifying:

#1 – My point was simple. During their first few years of service, players earn a fraction of their true market value. After years of limited earning power, the solution cannot be to restrict their earning potential once they finally reach free agency. No chance.

#2 – This was not a shot at the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Junior is still in his pre-arbitration years, and his salary reflects the compensation structure established by the CBA.

#3 – There is no divide within the union here. Junior and I have both been vocal opponents of a salary cap, and that position has not changed.

4. The MLBPA is once again seeking record increases in both the minimum salary and the pre-arbitration bonus pool, reinforcing its commitment to improving compensation for younger players, particularly those in the early stages of their Major League careers.

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I want to let people know, as we prepare for the lockout, that adidas paid Junior Caminero more money than the Tampa Bay Rays this season ///
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Because of their cap. Lol

In play, fun(s) @TJenksTampa 3d

@mlb_agent This happens all the time in a bunch of sports lol.
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Rafa Nieves @mlb_agent 3d

Because of their cap. Lol

The Cranky Fan @RealCrankyFan 3d

LeBron James makes 10 TIMES as much with Nike than he does with 76ers.
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