I'm kind of on the fence about this one. Sure, it's nice that they're getting something. BUT if I work a job for less than 5 years does that mean I deserve a pension from that company? No! Just move on to the next job. It's not like these guys weren't able to do anything else just because they played baseball. Personally, I don't get vested into the pension through my union for 5 years(less than a year to go, yay!). Why should these guys be any different? Granted, I will agree that minor league service should have been counted towards their 5 years though.
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