MLB Players Association Is Investigating Jay-Z For Gifting His Roc Nation Sports Client / Yankees' Player "Robinson Cano" A $34,000 Watch!

ESPN reports: "Section 5(B)(5)(a) of the Players Association regulations
states: "No Player Agent or Applicant shall provide, cause to be provided
or promise to provide, any money or any other thing of value to any
player, or any person related to or associated with such player, the
purpose of which is to induce or encourage such player to use or
continue to use any person's or firm's services as a Player Agent,
Representative, or Draft Advisor.''



There is a clause allowing certain gifts if the player was already a client of
the agent; however, any gift exceeding $500 must be disclosed to the
union in writing. Players Association officials say the seven paragraphs of
rules are meant to ensure that players choose their representatives on
merit rather than what the union calls "improper inducements.''




Sources said that the Players Association has interviewed several of the
principals and that Jay Z could be subject to unspecified discipline if he is
found in violation."


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