NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says he would accept government help if the players union doesn't accept rules changes.
Selig was commenting on Arizona Senator John McCain remarks about the steroids controversy.
McCain, while at the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia on Saturday, said there is a need need for baseball to invoke stronger rules against players using performance-enhancing drugs.
Selig and Major League Baseball has been attacked by lawmakers for a loose testing policy, which was reached under the collective bargaining agreement in 2002 by the union and management. It expires following the 2006 season.
"I appreciate the support of Senator McCain on this serious issue of ridding Major League Baseball of performance enhancing substances and I am grateful for his assistance and concern," Selig said. "The illegal use of these substances is damaging our great game's credibility."
