No sacred cows... | 
“No sacred cows.” That is the only rule Commissioner of Major League Baseball Bud Selig has laid out for his new committee on the game. This committee has been formed to evaluate everything about the game today and provide suggestions to the Commissioner on ways they feel the game can be improved.
Anything and everything is on the table and open for debate amongst a group of baseball people that Commissioner Selig himself has referred to as “blunt”. While Selig has a decided interest in the efficiency of the game on the field, many other subjects are scheduled to be approached. Instant Replay, scheduling for both the regular season and playoffs and the strike zone have already been suggested subject matter. Add to this the Designated Hitter rule as it pertains to baseball, the All Star Game, and Interleague Play, and there are few baseball fans that would not like to be a fly on the wall for this one.
While some things discussed will surely have to go before the player’s union as well as gain full support of owners in the league, some things can be exacted directly from the meetings. It seems Commissioner Selig is interested in moving as fast as possible with any credible ideas brought about.
In forming this committee, you can see that Commissioner Selig has compiled a list of baseball minds that have been in the game for a long time, have experience with both leagues, and are well decorated champions. Serving on the fourteen man committee will be four managers, four former and current general managers, four owner representatives and two special guests of Commissioner Selig. These participants are: managers Joe Torre of the Dodgers, Jim Leyland of the Tigers, Mike Scioscia of the Angels, and Tony Larussa of the Cardinals; general managers John Schuerholz of the Braves, Andy MacPhail of the Orioles, Terry Ryan formerly of the Twins and Mark Shapiro of the Indians; owner’s representatives Chuck Armstrong of the Mariners, Paul Beeston of the Blue Jays, Bill DeWitt of the Cardinals and Dave Montgomery of the Phillies and finally two special guests of the Commissioner, Hall of Famer Frank Robinson and columnist George Will.
It will be interesting to see what the committee can accomplish, what they suggest, and what changes come from it.
It is always good to see baseball show willingness to grow and adjust to the times, and this committee may be just what the game needs.
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The concept is great, however I think there is a serious flaw with this idea. There are no current players on this committee. Wouldn’t it make sense to have a few(perhaps nominated by the Players Union) players to chime in? Their comments and concerns would absolutely be beneficial to anything actually coming out of this.