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The current CBA will expire on December 1, Eastern Time, and the new version of the CBA may include a salary cap. Outsiders believe that this may become one of the triggers for the closure of the club.
The Dodgers made a trade with the Tigers in the middle of this year, acquiring the "half-season rights" for two-time Cy Young ace Scuba. After becoming a free agent in the off-season, Scuba's movements became the focus. Now there is news that Scuba will rush to secure his new contract before the end of the current CBA.
According to the well-known "ESPN" reporter Passan, the existing CBA will expire on December 1, Eastern Time, and Schkooper is expected to decide on his new contract before this contract expires, that is, before December 2, Eastern Time.
The new version of the CBA may include a salary cap, and outsiders believe it may become one of the triggers for the closure of the club. If the contract is signed before the expiration of the CBA, Schüber has the opportunity to avoid the salary cap restriction; it is currently predicted that Schüber's new contract may exceed the US$325 million contract signed by Yamamoto Yunobu in 2023.
In addition, Passan revealed that in addition to the Dodgers, the Mets and Cubs have also been rumored to be interested in acquiring Scholper. However, since Scholper's asking price is extremely high, this will make the Cubs team carefully evaluate.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Scoop will finalize a new contract before December 2, Eastern Time
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