Where I've been

Directions: The following question presents a sentence, part or all of which is in italics. Below each sentence you will find five ways to phrase the italics portion. Choice (A) repeats the original version, while the other four choices are different. If the original seems best, choose (A).

The newly elected baseball commissioner has asked that a federal arbitrator would mediate negotiations between representatives of the umpire's union, which has threatened to go on strike, and the lawyers representing major league franchise owners.

A. that a federal arbitrator would mediate negotiations between representatives of the umpire's union, which has threatened to go on strike

B. that a federal arbitrator mediate negotiations between representatives of the umpire's union, which have threatened

C. of a federal arbitrator that he mediate negotiations between representatives of the umpire's union, which have threatened

D. a federal arbitrator that he mediate negotiations between representatives of the umpire's union, which has threatened

E. a federal arbitrator to mediate negotiations between representatives of the umpire's union, which has threatened

Yes, I am studying for the GMAT to be taken on September 20. In the meantime, if you wonder why the Reds' offense has tanked this season and why they always swing at the first pitch, look no further:

"I hear people in the stands say, 'Take a pitch,'" Baker continued. "For what? That could be the best pitch to hit because most times they're going to throw you something hard and away, and then they'll start messing with you."