The Presidential Cabinet of Major League Baseball Players and Coaches

President Barack Obama can't do it all by himself, nor could any other leader of any organization or country.

That is why there is a Presidential Cabinet to assist the Commander-in-Chief. The Cabinet carries out particular functions to allow the government to run smoother.

I decided to have a little fun and come up with the Presidential Cabinet of the MLB.

Who said Bleacher Report was just about sports? Now B/R members can learn about the United States government while reading about sports.

President

The President of the United States of America duties are: executing federal law, acting as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, nominating executive and judicial officers, and granting pardons and reprieves.

My selection: Bud Selig

This was not a tough decision and didn't require much thinking. Alan "Bud" Selig is the current commissioner of Major League Baseball and runs the show. He sets forth the law and enforces it.

Vice President

The Vice President of the United States is also the President of the Senate and assists the President perform duties he or she assigns them to.

My selection: Tony La Russa

La Russa has led two teams to World Series titles, the Athletics and Cardinals, and is truly one of the greatest minds in baseball. La Russa would be a great assistant to any leader if not the leader himself. LaRussa seemingly pulls the right strings at the right times nearly all of the time.

Secretary of State

The United States' Secretary of State deals with foreign affairs and policies.

My selections: Ichiro Suzuki and Albert Pujols

To simply choose one foreign player as the Secretary of State was too hard, so I chose one Hispanic and one Asian player.

Pujols is one of the most feared and dominant hitters in the game. The two-time MVP has been bashing the National League, hitting .335 with 325 dingers in only nine seasons. The Cardinals slugger doesn't seem to be slowing down and looks like he could continue his torrid hitting for years to come.

Ichiro has brought Japanese players on to the scene in America ever since his MVP and ROY season in 2001. A singles hitter, Ichiro has showed flashes of power in games and good power in batting practice. He has hit .330 over eight times, all with the Mariners. Suzuki has been the consistant bat in their lineup and the most prolific player from Asia.

Secretary of Treasury

The Secretary of the Treasury of the United States deals with money and financial matters. He or she maintains economic and financial balance in America.

My selection: Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez

In baseball, wins are like money. Someone must maintain the money, and that someone is the closer. 

A main key to a team's postseason success is their closer.

Francisco Rodriguez, the current Mets closer, broke the record for most saves in a season in 2008, 62. K-Rod has led the league in saves three times and averaged 11.7 K/9 innings over his career. Rodriguez's windup and violent delivery can throw any batter off. He has been a shut-down closer over his entire career.

Secretary of Defense

The Secretary of Defense of the United States deals with armed forces and military matters. 

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