Arlington, Texas ? Fully expecting he’ll make another start before beginning his suspension, Kenny Rogers said Saturday he and the players association wouldn’t necessarily continue their legal fight if commissioner Bud Selig reduced Rogers’ 20-game suspension.

Selig isn’t expected to rule until at least Wednesday, the day after Rogers’ next scheduled start.

The players association is expected to file a grievance on Rogers’ behalf after Selig’s ruling, alleging the collective-bargaining agreement was violated. If the union challenges Selig’s decision, the case would have to go before an independent arbitrator, which probably would keep Rogers eligible until at least the end of the month.

Rogers, who was also fined $50,000 after shoving two TV cameras and ultimately the cameramen who operated them June 29, said the grievance process was only an option if the union believed the penalty was unprecedented.

“Whether we use that option or not is undetermined at this point,” Rogers said. “But, if (the suspension) followed precedent, I wouldn’t have argued in the first place.”

Rogers said his three-hour appeal hearing with Selig on Friday went “fine.” He declined to reveal the basis of his appeal.

“I think Mr. Selig will do what he feels is necessary,” Rogers said. “I didn’t go up there with any knowledge of what would or will happen.”