Why didn Fox TV have a postgame interview with Selig?
Fox President Ed Goren was in the commissioner’s box in the middle of the 11th inning when the decision was made and told Selig, “It’s your game, you do what you have to do.” But he also requested Selig go on camera after the game to explain it to the TV audience. Goren said Selig was in the dugout waiting to do the interview with Fox reporter Jeanne Zelasko while they were in a commercial break. “About 45 seconds before the break ended, Bud just turned and left, saying he had to do a press conference,” said Goren. “He just bolted.” Goren was not happy about the whole situation. “I think the commissioner of the sport owes it to a television audience and the network that is the most financially important corporate partner you have to provide an explanation.” Were the players upset? While almost all of them said they would have preferred an outcome, they also agreed that it wasn’t worth risking an injury to a player. “I don’t think it’s going to have a long-term impact on the integrity o
