Weiner approved as MLBPA executive director
New York, NY (Sports Network) - The executive board of the Major League Baseball Players Association voted unanimously to approve Michael Weiner as its new executive director, effective immediately.
Weiner replaces Donald Fehr, who announced his decision to retire on June 22, stepping down from a position he had held since December of 1983.
When he announced his decision to step down, Fehr recommended that Weiner take his place, and the executive board on July 7 gave its approval. The MLBPA's endorsement vote announced Friday was an overwhelming majority of 1,055 to four.
"It is with great pleasure that today we officially name Michael Weiner as our next executive director," said Association Player Representative, Tony Clark. "For more than 20 years Michael has worked diligently and tirelessly to support and defend the rights of players. We are extremely confident that the future of our union is in good hands with Michael at the helm. Also, I want to thank Don for all he accomplished on our behalf during his tenure. We all owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude."
Weiner, 47, joined the MLBPA in 1988 as counsel and was the association's general counsel since 2004.
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