Baseball officials are up front about this: They want to ban home-plate collisions to guard their investments.FILE - In this May 25, 2011, file photo, San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) is helped from the field after a home plate collision with Florida Marlins' Scott Cousins during the 12th inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, chairman of the rules committee, announced Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, that Major League Baseball plans to eliminate home plate collisions. He said player health and increased awareness of concussions were behind the decision.Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona leaves after the conclusion of baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, left, leaves after the conclusion of baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. leaves after the conclusion of baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.