Bud Selig
Bud Selig
Allan Huber "Bud" Seligis an American baseball executive who currently serves as the Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball. Previously, he served as the ninth Commissioner of Baseball. He initially served as the acting commissioner beginning in 1992 before being named the official commissioner in 1998. Selig oversaw baseball through the 1994 strike, the introduction of the wild card, interleague play, and the merging of the National and American Leagues under the Office of the Commissioner. He was instrumental in organizing the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth30 July 1934
CityMilwaukee, WI
CountryUnited States of America
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With Cuba's entry in the tournament approved, the World Baseball Classic promises to be an historic event and will guarantee our fans the greatest possible competition among the best players in the world.
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Baseball's had a great year, ... and now we have a World Series that nobody predicted. I can assure you this wouldn't have happened eight or 10 years ago.
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Yes, we had some problems. We solved those problems. That's all part of what made it a great year. Record attendance, record revenues, great pennant races, great excitement. By any criteria one wants to use, the sport couldn't have a better year.
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We're trying to move as fast as possible. We've got eight great groups, and they are still submitting lots of information. When we know, it will get announced quickly.
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I have been saying for some time that my goal for this industry is zero tolerance. We are acting today to help restore the confidence of our fans in this great game.
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I am confident that baseball's many millions of fans will agree that this great game can move forward with pride and honor as we also investigate those who may be implicated in these matters.
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Most of the Yankee roster is there. I'll grant you that three of their great stars are here, but their whole pitching staff is there, sans Al Leiter. At some point, sometimes in life you do things that in the long run really help you and your sport.
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New and old fans throughout the world will have the opportunity to enjoy our great game and see many of baseball's best players competing in this historic event.
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I wish to thank the Department of State and the Department of Treasury for their assistance in securing the approvals necessary for Cuba to participate in the inaugural World Baseball Classic in March. The federal government thoughtfully and diligently helped us bring the application process to a successful conclusion. Now, with Cuba?s entry in the tournament approved, the World Baseball Classic promises to be an historic event and will guarantee our fans the greatest possible competition among the best players in the world.
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I am terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Harry Dalton. He was one of the great general managers of our generation. I was fortunate to have him serve as general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers from 1978 through 1991.
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I am terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Harry Dalton, ... He was one of the great general managers of our generation. I was fortunate to have him serve as general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers from 1978 through 1991.
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Barry hasn't been convicted of anything; it's unfair at this point, ... The sport is having a great year. Has Barry's absence helped or hurt? I don't know, I really don't know.
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I have a great deal of confidence today that this will satisfy any concerns they have, ... I'm proud of what the game has done to get to this point.
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Major League Baseball is fortunate to have a man of Jimmie Lee's experience, intellect and dedication already on board to handle such a complex and important position as the chief of our baseball operations. Over the years, he has demonstrated considerable skill in working through the labyrinth of our minor league system. I have great confidence that he will be an enormous success in this key position.