July 06, 2006
Lack of Communication
The Red Sox and the commissioner don't appear to be on the same page in regards to Manny Ramirez's knee.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona has indicated in several conversations over the last week with MLB officials that he would rather Ramírez not participate, citing a sore right knee.
...
Commissioner Bud Selig yesterday said the Sox hadn't officially contacted him regarding Ramírez's expected withdrawal.
``Nobody has officially called or talked to anybody," Selig said. ``The clubs know how I feel. This is a game that's very important to the sport. Fans have done a lot of voting. There's been a lot of effort, so I expect everybody to be as sensitive as they can to everybody. This is a time to do the right thing. It's a big honor, and I expect everybody who can be there to be there."
It's time for Bud to back off of the silly idea that the All-Star Game's result should determine the home field advantage in the World Series.
He can't have it both ways in which every team must be represented and each representative gets to play in the game and the managers must manage to win the game.
Either it's an exhibition (which it is) or a meaningful game. Let the fan have the stars and have them play the game but don't expect the game to count. Rest time for players seem reasonable as well.
Bud's behavior continues to show his belief that every teams' players actually beong to him & no one else. He exhibits the same disregard for players' health as in previous commercial endeavors (not involving players under contract to him). Do the right thing &
sacrifice. He could be stopped, but people have lost the
belief that they can make a difference.
