Young, 65, has been named league executive of the year an unprecedented four times.

But two league executives said tonight that the proposal might be considered.

And according to most league executives, Coleman would be difficult to trade.

"I think he's on his last legs," another major league executive said.

The major league executive spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Some league executives insist that their policies are having an impact.

"All we can do," said one league executive, "is stay on top of this thing."

Cubs opponents know which he is, and one major league executive raised an interesting question.

A high-ranking league executive said he had never seen such language in a contract.

League executives, who hugged players before and after the game, were glad someone got to see it.