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New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer understands that his job is all about the fans, even when he isn't playing.
The MLB Players Association rejected the MLB's final offer. Minutes after the news broke, SNY TV tweeted a clip of Scherzer signing baseballs and other merchandise for fans.
Max Scherzer signs autographs for fans following the MLBPA rejecting MLB's final offer: pic.twitter.com/G0EkEzpZRn
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 1, 2022
Scherzer signed items handed to him through a metal gate outside of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium following the final negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA.
The Mets pitcher has been a huge advocate and representative for the MLBPA throughout the 2022 MLB lockout.
MLB insider Bob Nightengale also tweeted a photo of two fans with signs supporting Scherzer and his efforts to “save baseball.”
Still a group of fans waiting outside the parking lot for Max Scherzer, with some hanging out since 4:30 pm, some 9 1)2 hours ago. pic.twitter.com/sdyieMghNW
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 1, 2022
Florida baseball reporter Joe Frisaro, meanwhile, tweeted a photo of pitcher Andrew Miller also greeting fans in Jupiter, Florida.
Andrew Miller signs autographs for about 20 fans outside @RDCstadium The two sides were unable to reach agreement on Tuesday. #MLB #MLBPA pic.twitter.com/V5NZWpZrww
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) March 1, 2022
The MLB's final offer to the MLBPA included no change to CBT thresholds, a $5 million increase on the pre-arbitration bonus pool from $25 million to $30 million, and an increase of minimum salaries from $675,000 to $700,000, increasing $10,000 a year.
Shortly after the MLBA rejected the final offer, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the cancellation of the first two series of the 2022 season.
Scherzer has yet to take the mound for the Mets since he signed a three-year, $130 million contract on December 1. The 2022 season is uncertain, and it is unclear when the two sides will meet again to discuss it.
