The dreams of young people from around the world who aspire to compete in the Olympic Games in softball and baseball were dealt a setback today. We are disappointed the IOC chose to not reconsider its decision.
Baseball is a public trust. Players turn over, owners turn over and certain commissioners turn over. But baseball goes on.
A cloud hangs over baseball. It's a cloud called drugs and it's permeated our game.
Here lies Mickey Mantle. Banned from baseball.
Baseball deserves to be in the Olympic Games. I think there's some reorganization that needs to be done internationally and domestically. But softball is and was ready to be in the Olympic Games.