A fun game since Theo Epstein was named a MLB consultant is “recommendations Theo Epstein should make.” While Epstein is wise enough to have ideas, and has some MLB lobbying ability, the game’s serious problems likely have to be negotiated between owners and players. Epstein has one aspect of professional baseball he can champion as well as anyone, but it's likely to go unfixed.
To discuss the problem, let's go back to the mid-1980s. When players were drafted, there was no fanfare. Or MLB TV coverage. Players received an official telegram notifying them of their selection. There were no bonus pools.