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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Sport
Jorge Castillo

Why haven’t MLB and players agreed on an international draft? Money, mistrust and more.

LOS ANGELES — In two weeks, Dodger Stadium, after 42 years, will finally host the MLB All-Star Game again. Stars will descend. Celebrities will surface. Major League Baseball will cash checks.

Just a few months ago, reaching the glitzy checkpoint was a pipe dream. Remember that? When the owners and MLB Players Association nearly didn’t come to terms on a collective bargaining agreement to avoid shortening the season?

The two sides ended the drama when they reached a deal March 10. But one piece remained unsolved, kicked down the road for future headaches.

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