“It Takes Way Too Much Time for the Top Performers…to Be Paid, it’s Ridiculous”- Chicago Cubs Star Marcus Stroman Speaks Out After MLB Lockout Continues to Spoil Season

The ongoing lockout in MLB has been a never-ending saga between the owners and players. Even after meeting multiple times in the last three-four months, the two sides haven’t reached a deal for the new CBA yet. And according to MLB star, Marcus Stroman, no one is to be blamed for this but the owners.

Notably, the players’ union is mainly advocating for a better future for the younger players in MLB. Among many demands from the owners, the union is asking the owners for a hike in the minimum salary. Talking about this current structure of MLB, the Cubs pitcher, Marcus Stroman, is definitely not a fan.

Stroman said that it takes way too much time for an MLB player to get their deserving salary.

Marcus Stroman of the Chicago Cubs takes a dig at MLB

Marcus Stroman has been vocal against the MLB for quite a time now. And this time, once again, the Cubs pitcher criticized the current state of Major League Baseball. 

The players’ union is clear on their stand, while the owners are not ready to accept the union’s offer for the CBA. And since MLB is in a lockout, Stroman is utilizing his free time in the best possible manner. Recently, he started a YouTube channel, and in one of his recent videos, Stroman explained how young players get exploited by the owners.

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Stroman said that in baseball, it takes too much time for a player to get a huge amount. He also expressed that a player can get his desired deal, only after becoming a free agent.

“Pretty much in baseball, it takes way too much time for the top performers, especially young guys to be paid, it’s ridiculous. Yeah, you got some guys coming leaking 30, 40, 50, homers as rookies. But they only being paid the bare minimum,” said Marcus Stroman. “Think about this, I had to throw a thousand innings to become a free agent.”

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“That’s…that’s insane if you really truly think about it. Seven years of standing healthy body for me. Yeah, until you can become a free agent and explore your options and get a deal that you deserve, it’s kind of crazy.”

Do you agree with Marcus?