ATTACHMENT 42 David M.

Prouty, Esquire Chief Labor Counsel Major League Baseball Players Association 12 East 49th Street New York, New York 10017 Dear David: This will confirm our agreement that Clubs and Players are prohibited from including as a Special Covenant to a Uniform Players Contract (UPC) a provision that gives the Club the right to void a guaranteed year of the contract based on the occurrence or non-occurrence of certain events. Nothing herein is intended to preclude Clubs and Players from agreeing to include as a Special Covenant to a UPC an option to extend the term of a guaranteed contract, including an option that vests as a result of the occurrence or non-occurrence of certain events. Moreover, the parties reserve their legal positions regarding the enforceability of any other Special Covenants to a UPC, including but not limited to Special Covenants that limit the extent of a guarantee or otherwise permit the Club to convert the UPC into a non-guaranteed contract. Sincerely, Daniel R. Halem Senior Vice President, General CounselLabor Major League Baseball Office of the Commissioner

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