Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Union Files Grievance Over Marlins' Release of Banks
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the MLBPA has filed a grievance against the Florida Marlins over the club's release of outfielder Brian Banks. Banks was released on March 31, two days after an MRI revealed "loose bodies" in his right knee. He underwent surgery, but should be ready to play by late May.
Banks' non-guaranteed major league contract called for him to receive $400,000 this season. He has since signed a minor league deal with the Marlins. The club is expected to respond that Banks would have been released anyway, regardless of the knee injury.
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The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the MLBPA has filed a grievance against the Florida Marlins over the club's release of outfielder Brian Banks. Banks was released on March 31, two days after an MRI revealed "loose bodies" in his right knee. He underwent surgery, but should be ready to play by late May.
Banks' non-guaranteed major league contract called for him to receive $400,000 this season. He has since signed a minor league deal with the Marlins. The club is expected to respond that Banks would have been released anyway, regardless of the knee injury.
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