It appears likely that MLB owners are going to extend Bud Selig's contract as Commissioner when they get together in Philadelphia on August 17 for the quarterly meeting. A high-ranking official says "a number of clubs think its appropriate to talk about an extension and likely take action. The clubs are very pleased with the industry's direction and this is a development that comes directly from the clubs. The situation could change, I assume, but at this point I'd be surprised if something doesn't happen during the meetings."

Remember when there was lots of talk about either former Senator George Mitchell or NBC anchor Bob Costas becoming Commissioner? I guess a change at the top is far less likely now.

~Adam

I thought Bud Lite kept saying that he was "done, finished," that he would absolutely not stay in office past his current contract expiration. He kept telling people he was tired and that it was someone else's time to be Commissioner.

Uh huh. Now we'll hear him explain that no other good enough candidate was available, so to "save" the game he will stay. Selig, Baseball's Savior and Protector.

Geez, will this dolt EVER leave office? ....attendance and interest in our national pasttime is up in recent years IN SPITE of his incompetent "leadership", not BECAUSE of him.

But as long as Selig continues to kiss the asses of the corrupt billionaire owners like Reinsdorf, Angelos, et al (and they are the ones voting to KEEP him in office ) then sadly we may have to live with this former used car salesman (figuratively and literally) for too many years to come.

~Joe

Newspaper articles today indicate Selig will receive probably a unanimous approval of an extension through at least the 2009 season. As one owner commented, "Bud can stay in this job as long as he lives, if he really wants to."

Oy vay!