NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig hopes for incremental progress from his new committee that will try to take steps to shorten game times. Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz chairs the committee, which includes Commissioner-elect Rob Manfred, players' association head Tony Clark, Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner and partner Michael Gordon, New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson and Major League Baseball Executive Vice President Joe Torre. MLB can't alter the rules for 2015 without agreement from the players' association, but could implement changes unilaterally with one year advance notice. Chicago Cubs manager Rick Renteria advocated the enforcement of current rules, such as 8.04, which states: When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball.