As MLB owners continue to push for the implementation of a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement, players are reportedly gearing up to battle it out. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, MLB players "plan to refuse any such entreaties, regarding a continued pursuit of a cap as a declaration of war." Still, the players are preparing to face a strong push for a salary cap. Despite the deadline for a new CBA being over a year away, things have already become tense between the league and the MLB Players Association. Despite the contention from players, MLB owners still view the salary cap as a viable solution to control spending and create competitive balance in the league.