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Friday 18 November 2022
Manfred sure Mets-Yanks collusion query will find no issue

By LARRY FLEISHER slow pace of free agency
Associated Press in subsequent seasons led
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball agents to believe collusion
Commissioner Rob Man- may be occurring.
fred confirmed Thursday In 2006, MLB paid $12 mil-
that Major League Baseball lion in claims pertaining
is looking into potentially to the 2002-03 offseason.
improper communication Owners also agreed to pay
between the New York $280 million to players for vi-
Mets and Yankees regard- olations following the 1985,
ing star free agent Aaron ‘86 and ‘87 seasons.
Judge and said he is confi- Manfred was also asked
dent the inquiry will find no Thursday about the
issues. league’s relationship with
“I’m absolutely confident FTX, a cryptocurrency ex-
that the clubs behaved in change being investigat-
a way that was consistent ed by state and federal
with the agreement,” Man- authorities for allegedly
fred said Thursday, referring investing depositors funds
to the league’s collective in ventures without their
bargaining agreement. approval. Manfred admit-
“This was based on a news- ted the recent news of a
paper report. We will put class-action lawsuit against
ourselves in position to New York Yankees Aaron Judge reacts as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run FTX, along with celebrities,
demonstrate credibly to against the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning of Game 5 of an American League athletes and teams who
the MLBPA that this is not an Division baseball series, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in New York. Associated Press promoted it, was “jarring.”
issue. I’m sure that’s going MLB was not named as a
to be an outcome, but ob- Judge turned down a There is also concern from ration of the CBA after the defendant.
viously we understand the $213.5 million, seven-year players about comments 2021 season. Manfred said FTX would not
emotion that surrounds that offer from the Yankees be- made recently by Houston “I think those conversations return as a sponsor for the
word (collusion) and we’ll fore opening day, then hit owner Jim Crane. Speak- were instructive, positive, league in 2023.
proceed accordingly.” an AL record 62 home runs. ing to MLB.com, Crane said helpful in terms of building “We had been really care-
The Athletic first reported According to the report, AL Cy Young Award winner a better relationship, which ful in moving forward in
MLB was investigating the the union requested MLB to Justin Verlander “is seeking always begins with better this space,” Manfred said.
teams after a story on SNY. look into communications a deal similar” to the $130 communication,” Manfred “We’ve been really reli-
com, the website for the specifically between Co- million, three-year contract said of his meetings with gious about staying away
Mets’ television network, hen, who purchased the Max Scherzer signed with players. “I was encouraged from coins themselves as
said a “mutually respectful Mets from the Wilpon fam- the Mets shortly before a by players to continue the opposed to more com-
relationship” between Mets ily for $2.4 billion in 2020, three-month lockout be- practice, and I do intend to pany-based sponsorships.
owner Steve Cohen and and Steinbrenner, who gan last year. continue that practice.” We think that was prudent
Yankees owner Hal Stein- took over as the Yankees’ After the lockout, Manfred The last time collusion particularly given the way
brenner would prevent a managing general partner said one of his goals was came up as an issue be- things unfolded. We will, I
“high-profile bidding war” following the 2008 season. to improve relations with tween players and owners think, proceed with caution
for Judge. The 30-year-old Manfred, speaking at the players following conten- was five years ago, when in the future and of course
is expected to be named end of this week’s owners’ tious labor battles around the union considered filing how much we have to wor-
AL MVP on Thursday night meetings, said he will not restarting play during the a grievance. Ultimately, ry about it’s going to de-
and could command over directly be involved in the coronavirus-shortened the union to declined to file pend on when this exactly
$300 million in free agency. investigation. 2020 season and the expi- a grievance, though the lands, as well.”q

AP source: Ndamukong Suh joining

Eagles on 1-year deal

Suh is joining the Philadel- The Eagles (8-1) are shor- interior of the defensive
phia Eagles, a person fa- ing up their run defense af- line. Suh and Joseph join
miliar with the deal told ter giving up 152 yards on six-time Pro Bowl defensive
The Associated Press. the ground to the Wash- tackle Fletcher Cox and
The Eagles and Suh agreed ington Commanders in Javon Hargrave inside.
on a one-year contract on their first loss of the season The 35-year-old Suh spent
Thursday, according to the on Monday. They have the the previous three seasons
person who spoke on con- 20th-ranked rush defense with the Buccaneers and
dition of anonymity be- and are 25th in yards per had six sacks last season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh (93) cause the team hasn’t an- carry allowed at 4.7. He helped Tampa Bay win
looks on during a NFL divisional playoff football game between
the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 23, nounced the signing. Nuh With rookie Jordan Davis the Super Bowl following
2022 in Tampa, Fla. bolsters a defensive line sidelined by a high ankle the 2020 season.
Associated Press that also added veteran sprain and Marlon Tuipulo- Suh was the No. 2 overall
Linval Joseph this week. tu also on injured reserve, pick by Detroit in the 2010
By ROB MAADDI Three-time All-Pro defen- Suh posted an emoji of an Philadelphia moved quick- draft. He has 70 1/2 sacks
AP Pro Football Writer sive tackle Ndamukong eagle on Twitter. ly this week to improve the and made five Pro Bowls.q