It was an emotional session this morning, beginning with Modell's stunning announcement that he was resigning as head (and the only member) of the television committee.

He served on the television committee of the Association of National Advertisers.

Baseball's television committee couched the package in terms of a bold move to help regenerate the game.

After their meeting ended Thursday without agreement on next steps, the members of the television committee continued their discussions Friday.

The television committee may also reach a decision about the campaign but not release a statement, she added.

"If people can believe in you now, it does speak well for you," said Larry Baer, a member of baseball's television committee.

Baseball's television committee has not begun negotiations with the networks on a new national television package.

The plan, which was created by baseball's television committee, is subject to approval at an owners meeting Thursday in Chicago.

It was around this time that Fitzgerald became chairman of the NBA's television committee.

The television committee wanted to explore industry changes since 1993, including the advertising market's strength and the entry of Fox in the market.