I want to begin a regular element in this weekly column. It will be called “If I were in charge” and, well, that is pretty self-explanatory.

Basically, if the powers that be foolishly let me decide what was in the best interests of baseball, well, I wouldn’t exactly run out of ideas quickly.

I think the correct place to start is a place where both MLB and the Players Association agree, which is like finding out that oil and water are going steady.

Before World Series Game 1, when queried what is most on his mind now, Players Association head Tony Clark talked about the abundance of pitching injuries afflicting the game — a problem that commissioner Rob Manfred also has expressed concern about.