Major League Baseball has made a proposal in collective bargaining that includes a significant change to free agent contracts. The proposal would limit these contracts to five years. Additionally, it would eliminate contract deferrals.

The MLB Players' Association has responded critically to the proposal. Further details on the proposal and the response from the players' association are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald.

The proposal is part of the ongoing collective bargaining between Major League Baseball and the players' association, with more information on the negotiations available from the source.