During Induction Weekend in ’01, the Hall announced a restructuring of the vets committee, which would now include all living Hall of Famers as well as living Frick and Spink award winners for broadcasting and writing, respectively.

The restructured committee has met every two years since, and has failed to elect anyone from either the player’s ballot or composite ballot, which includes managers, executives and umpires.

During a press conference last week Hall of Fame Chairman Jane Forbes Clark said it might be time for another change to the Veterans Committee. Hall officials will meet Tuesday in New York City to determine what, if any, changes will be made.

Before the restructuring, the Vets committee was made up of 15 individuals, including Hall of Famers, writers and club executives. Now, it is made up of over 100 people.

Clearly, getting 75 percent of a vote from 100 people is more difficult than getting it from 15. So, maybe the answer lies somewhere in between, like 30.

Hall of Fame spokesman Jeff Idelson said it was nearly impossible to get all members of the present committee together to talk about candidates. Instead, he dispenses information on all candidates to the committee individually.

And, while Hall of Famer and museum vice-chairman Joe Morgan said Idelson does a ``hell of a job’’ getting members information, it’s not the same as meeting face to face.

The committee should be reduced to a number where the members not only can, but are required, to meet at least once a year and discuss potential candidates.

Maybe the Hall can get someone like Bob Costas or other knowledgeable baseball persona to take a leadership role within the committee when they meet as well. [an error occurred while processing this directive]