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For example, if teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates have historically been reluctant to spend on players like Paul Ske or Blake Snell, a salary floor would mandate a minimum level of investment. This could prevent situations where talented players are forced to leave smaller-market teams due to financial limitations, thus maintaining competitive integrity and player desire for stability.
However, players fiercely oppose caps on their earnings, insisting that their income should not be artificially limited by league-wide financial rules. An agreement on this front remains one of the most significant hurdles in negotiations.