Japan rejects World Cup

The Japanese owners have rejected MLB's plan for a professional baseball World Cup. Like some Major League players, they are concerned about the timing of the event in spring training. They also make a valid point:

"The owners object to Major League Baseball hosting the event and feel a third party like the International Baseball Federation should be in charge," said an official from the Japanese office of the commissioner, speaking on condition of anonymity.

If this is to be a proper international tournament, it should be run like one. Now, if only someone would object to how the participating countries are selected!