MINNEAPOLIS -- Major League Baseball players say they may consider whether to discuss a possible ban on chewing tobacco when they negotiate their next labour contract in two years. Ron Jaworski Youth Jersey . For now, they hope individuals decide on their own to stop dipping. Players union head Tony Clark said Monday that several of his members have quit cold turkey following the death of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn on June 16 from oral cancer. While the use of smokeless tobacco was banned for players with minor league contacts in 1993, it is permitted for players with major league deals. The labour agreement covering 2012-16 says players may not carry tobacco packages and tins in their back pockets when fans are permitted in ballparks, and they may not use tobacco during pregame and postgame interviews and at team functions. "I think what we have been doing thus far has been a positive, and although Im not going to offer you a bargaining proposal today on chewing tobacco, we could have that conversation," Clark said Tuesday before the All-Star game. "Then we will see where the guys are and continue the education and their appreciation for or against, or what the many considerations that need to be made in the area even look like, and well have that conversation with Major League Baseball," he said. Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, who plans to retire in January, promised "it will be a subject that theyll discuss at the next collective bargaining" but acknowledged "I understand that individuals have the right to make their own decisions." Gwynn, 54 at his death, attributed his cancer to years of chewing tobacco. "We believe that the numbers suggest that the usage has declined significantly, declined in the minor leagues, declined in the majors," Clark said during a question-and-answer session with the Baseball Writers Association of America. "Our hope is that we continue to educate guys on that the damage that dipping can do, that they will continue to decide not to dip and chew." Clark, a former All-Star first baseman who never dipped, said Gwynns death "really smacks you between the eyes, and its unfortunate sometimes, that an event like that brings that decision instead of that decision being made beforehand." No change is planned during the current labour contract. "We give the players the opportunity to make the decision that theyre going to make against the backdrop of it being legal," Clark said. "We dont condone it. They know we dont condone it. ... So at the end of the day, yes, we will continue to educate guys, and yes, the players will continue to have a decision that they make in that area." Seth Joyner Jersey . Geovany Soto had an RBI for the Cubs. Carlos Silva gave up one run on three hits over six innings to pick up the win. Josh Willingham drove in the lone run for the Nationals, who had just four hits. Seth Joyner Eagles Jersey . FLIP SAUNDERS (Timberwolves): Im not the least bit surprised that he appointed himself as head coach after his search concluded. http://www.eaglesrookiestore.com/Eagles-Shareef-Miller-Jersey/ . - A pitch clock will be used this season during minor league games at Triple-A and Double-A, but it has been ruled out for the major leagues this year.Does Alastair Cook have designs on winning back his place in Englands one-day setup? It looked that way at Lords as the Test skipper went into limited-overs mode shortly before declaring against Sri Lanka with his charges having carved out a lead of 361.First, Cook swatted Shaminda Eranga over midwicket for his 11th Test match six and then unfurled a Jos Buttler-esque scopp shot that looped just out of reach of wicketkeeper Dinesh Chandimal. Alastair Cook unleased a scoop at Lords Hoowever, it probably wont be enough to convince Trevor Bayliss and his fellow England selectors to break up the Jason Roy-Alex Hales opening partnership for the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka!Cook is highly unlikely to be in that squad but you can find out who is when the names are released on Monday. Andre Dillard Youth Jersey. Then catch each of the five ODIs, plus the sides T20I clash, live on Sky Sports, starting with the opening ODI at Trent Bridge from 1.30pm, Tuesday, June 21 on Sky Sports 2. Also See: Fixtures/results Live cricket on Sky Get Sky Sports Cricket videos ' ' '