MLBPA Agent Exam Study Guide
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1. Agent Regulations - Equipment: -
$3,000 worth of equipment per year for each player.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
- Within 48 hours of an agent change, must report to MLBPA total amount of equipment
purchased.
- Annual disclosure must be submitted to MLBPA no later than 3/1.
2. Agent Regulations - Fee Statements: Must be submitted no later than 3/1.
3. Agent Regulations - Loans: - Loans prohibited w/o prior written approval by
MLBPA.
- Applies to ALL players.
- Only allowed for current clients.
- Cant contain provisions player continue as a client or penalty if terminates rights.
- Agent must report to MLBPA the terms of any third party loan.
4. Agent Regulations - Meal Disclosures: - Agents may pay for actual costs of
reasonable meals for non-clients on 2 occasions. - Meals with non-clients must be
disclosed.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
5. Agent Regulations - NON-Client Communications Disclosures: - Report all non-
client communications regardless of whether the Agent or the player initiates the
call/text/or Mtg......... (with the exception of quick "hello").
- Applies only to 40 man roster players.
6. Agent Regulations - Player/Agent Designations: - Every year must obtain signed
PAD form signed by clients.
- Only 40 man roster players.... Must submit renewed designation on becoming 40 man.
- If foreign player..... PAD in that language.
- Send copy to Lisa @ within 10 days.
7. Agent Regulations - Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to Non-Clients: An
Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will secure endorsements, marketing,
personal appearance to sign with him.
8. Agent Regulations - SRA: - 1 year max (must renew every year).
- Must mail copy to MLBPA w/in 10 days of signing.
- Player may at any time.
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- May not provide for damages or specific remedy for termination.
- Must submit renewed SRA on becoming 40 man.
9. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-Season Meal and Tip Allowance): -
Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
10. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance
7&7): - Hotel and per diem for first 7 days at home after assignment.
- Owed for every assignment to Major League Club.
- Unless sent to minors within 7 days.
11. Allowances (Spring Training): Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
12. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses): MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual andreasonable.
13. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements): -
Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated - "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
14. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players): - In season.....
clubs direct location of rehab (home city, on road w/ club, ST facility).
- In season...... consent required after 20 days for rehab @ St facility.
15. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Allowances while on Rehab
Assignment): - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st
class
hotel. -
MLB
per
diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
16. Arbitration (Eligible): Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
2. "Super Two"
A. at least 2 years of MLS but less than 3 years of MLS; and
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B. accumulated at least 86 days of MLS in immediate preceding season; and C. Ranks in
top 22% in total MLS among players who met requirements #1 and #2
17. Arbitration (Process): Timeline and Process
1) Club must tender UPC to each player it desires to retain on its reserve list (40 man) by
December 12.
A. The club's offer to a player may not be less than 80% of the player's salary and
bonuses the previous year or less than 70% of his salary and bonuses from 2 years
earlier. (exception if won arb. Award previous season which increased his salary 50%
or more).
B. if not tendered a K then immediately a FA.
18. Arbitration (Filing and Exchange Date): A. Mid January... eligible players may file
for salary arbitration... club submits theirs three days later. B. Article VI(E)(2).
C. Player and Club exchange their salary figures on exchange date.
19. Arbitration (Hearing and Decision): a. Article VI(E)(13)
b. Hearings scheduled 2/1 - 2/20
c. Each party has 1 hour to argue case and 30 minutes for rebuttal. The player is required
to attend and generally represented by agent. Club executive or attorney represents the
club.
d. Criteria the panel may consider:
i. Player's contribution to the club in terms of performance and
leadership; ii. The club's record and attendance; iii. "special
accomplishments"; iv. salaries of comparable players in his
MLS time class; v. the class ahead of them (if less than 5 years
MLS).
20. Arbitration (Criteria): MAY NOT consider:
i. Team finances; ii. Previous
offers made in negotiations; iii.
The Competitive Balance Tax iv.
Comments from the Press;
v. Salaries in other sports or occupations
21. Arbitration (Panel Selects): Panel selects either of 2 figures w/o opinion and awards
a 1 year, non-guaranteed contract at one salary or the other
i. If player is cut before the 16th day before the season begins, he is entitled to 30 days
termination pay. ii. If player is cut during spring training but after the 16th day before
season begins, he is entitled only to 45 days termination pay.
22. Assignment (Optional): - sent to minors but remain on 40 man
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1. Agent Regulations - Equipment: -
$3,000 worth of equipment per year for each player.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
- Within 48 hours of an agent change, must report to MLBPA total amount of equipment
purchased.
- Annual disclosure must be submitted to MLBPA no later than 3/1.
2. Agent Regulations - Fee Statements: Must be submitted no later than 3/1.
3. Agent Regulations - Loans: - Loans prohibited w/o prior written approval by
MLBPA.
- Applies to ALL players.
- Only allowed for current clients.
- Cant contain provisions player continue as a client or penalty if terminates rights.
- Agent must report to MLBPA the terms of any third party loan.
4. Agent Regulations - Meal Disclosures: - Agents may pay for actual costs of
reasonable meals for non-clients on 2 occasions. - Meals with non-clients must be
disclosed.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
5. Agent Regulations - NON-Client Communications Disclosures: - Report all non-
client communications regardless of whether the Agent or the player initiates the
call/text/or Mtg......... (with the exception of quick "hello").
- Applies only to 40 man roster players.
6. Agent Regulations - Player/Agent Designations: - Every year must obtain signed
PAD form signed by clients.
- Only 40 man roster players.... Must submit renewed designation on becoming 40 man.
- If foreign player..... PAD in that language.
- Send copy to Lisa @ within 10 days.
7. Agent Regulations - Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to Non-Clients: An
Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will secure endorsements, marketing,
personal appearance to sign with him.
8. Agent Regulations - SRA: - 1 year max (must renew every year).
- Must mail copy to MLBPA w/in 10 days of signing.
- Player may at any time.
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- May not provide for damages or specific remedy for termination.
- Must submit renewed SRA on becoming 40 man.
9. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-Season Meal and Tip Allowance): -
Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
10. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance
7&7): - Hotel and per diem for first 7 days at home after assignment.
- Owed for every assignment to Major League Club.
- Unless sent to minors within 7 days.
11. Allowances (Spring Training): Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
12. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses): MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual andreasonable.
13. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements): -
Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated - "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
14. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players): - In season.....
clubs direct location of rehab (home city, on road w/ club, ST facility).
- In season...... consent required after 20 days for rehab @ St facility.
15. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Allowances while on Rehab
Assignment): - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st
class
hotel. -
MLB
per
diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
16. Arbitration (Eligible): Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
2. "Super Two"
A. at least 2 years of MLS but less than 3 years of MLS; and
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B. accumulated at least 86 days of MLS in immediate preceding season; and C. Ranks in
top 22% in total MLS among players who met requirements #1 and #2
17. Arbitration (Process): Timeline and Process
1) Club must tender UPC to each player it desires to retain on its reserve list (40 man) by
December 12.
A. The club's offer to a player may not be less than 80% of the player's salary and
bonuses the previous year or less than 70% of his salary and bonuses from 2 years
earlier. (exception if won arb. Award previous season which increased his salary 50%
or more).
B. if not tendered a K then immediately a FA.
18. Arbitration (Filing and Exchange Date): A. Mid January... eligible players may file
for salary arbitration... club submits theirs three days later. B. Article VI(E)(2).
C. Player and Club exchange their salary figures on exchange date.
19. Arbitration (Hearing and Decision): a. Article VI(E)(13)
b. Hearings scheduled 2/1 - 2/20
c. Each party has 1 hour to argue case and 30 minutes for rebuttal. The player is required
to attend and generally represented by agent. Club executive or attorney represents the
club.
d. Criteria the panel may consider:
i. Player's contribution to the club in terms of performance and
leadership; ii. The club's record and attendance; iii. "special
accomplishments"; iv. salaries of comparable players in his
MLS time class; v. the class ahead of them (if less than 5 years
MLS).
20. Arbitration (Criteria): MAY NOT consider:
i. Team finances; ii. Previous
offers made in negotiations; iii.
The Competitive Balance Tax iv.
Comments from the Press;
v. Salaries in other sports or occupations
21. Arbitration (Panel Selects): Panel selects either of 2 figures w/o opinion and awards
a 1 year, non-guaranteed contract at one salary or the other
i. If player is cut before the 16th day before the season begins, he is entitled to 30 days
termination pay. ii. If player is cut during spring training but after the 16th day before
season begins, he is entitled only to 45 days termination pay.
22. Assignment (Optional): - sent to minors but remain on 40 man
