"Dick Monfort is one of the leading figures on the owner's side in labor negotiations with the MLB Players Association. The 71-year-old pointed out that he'll have more work to do on that end with the collective bargaining agreement expiring a little over a year from now. "I have a lot more responsibility with the league over the next year, so I have to allocate time there. Plus, I'm getting older," he told reporters (including Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post)."
"It is generally believed that Monfort will be one of the leading proponents of a salary cap push by the owners. The MLBPA has maintained that's a non-starter, setting the stage for another round of contentious negotiations. The sides recently opened preliminary talks, but they're almost certainly going to negotiate throughout the entire 2026 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred has already indicated he expects offseason lockouts to be a norm."
Paul DePodesta was introduced as the Rockies' new president of baseball operations with owner Dick Monfort and executive vice president Walker Monfort present. Dick Monfort said he will reduce his direct role in baseball operations and devote more time to league matters, including looming collective bargaining negotiations. The collective bargaining agreement expires a little over a year from now, and owners are expected to push for a salary cap while the MLBPA opposes that move. Walker Monfort, recently promoted to executive vice president, will handle much of the club's daily operations and helped lead the DePodesta hiring.
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