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Drellich: MLB looks to follow NFL lead on fewer TV breaks

FORT MYERS — At last, Roger Goodell and ownership are on the same page.

Red Sox ownership.

No one would complain about fewer cuts to commercials on NESN Red Sox telecasts. Not the fans, and apparently, not even those profiting from the ads either.

Sox chairman and NESN big wig Tom Werner, a member of MLB’s pace of play committee, said yesterday he’s on board with the idea of fewer commercial breaks in baseball — an idea the beloved NFL commissioner has promoted in his sport, as well.

“I can just speak for myself,” Werner said, “I think that is a good idea.