Selig's contract extended

[droski]

I wish I could do a selig like job and get an extension. amazing.

ESPN - Commissioner agrees to three-year extension - MLB

My favorite quote: "I'm proud of what we've accomplished but there's much work to be done in many areas," Selig said.

[OrangeEmpire]

Trader Bud's used cars!

[volfanbill]

i still maintain i have no problem with Selig. He's doing the best he can for the game of baseball with having to fight Fehr and the players' union every step of the way. Too many people just can't trust him because he's a former owner. No matter what he does, he'll always be considered "one of them".

[GAVol]

I can't stand the guy. He turned a blind eye to roids while it was convenient to do so and now he's holding a witch hunt to bust the very guys that made him look successful in brining the game back from the strike.

[volfanbill]

Originally Posted by GAVol

I can't stand the guy. He turned a blind eye to roids while it was convenient to do so and now he's holding a witch hunt to bust the very guys that made him look successful in brining the game back from the strike.

i can sort of see your argument, but at the height of him "turning a blind eye", he couldn't even get Fehr and the other player's union reps to agree on where they should meet for their contract negotiations. No way could he have even pretended to try and pull off steroid regulations.

[The Dude]

Fourteen million dollars a year is fairly good for a 74 year old.

[volfanbill]

i guess in the end it's easier for me to defend Selig because I put all my hatred into Donald Fehr. IMO, he's the ultimate of all bad guys.

[Vercingetorix]

I've been unable to do anything other than detest Selig ever since Fay Vincent was ousted. Not because Vincent was a particularly glorious commissioner or anything, but if you're just going to install one of the owners, then why even have the office of commissioner? Just call him "Head Owner" or something. Take the fig leaf of impartiality off; you're not fooling anybody.

[Business]

The only Commish I will like will be the one that does the right thing and puts Rose in the HOF.

[GAVol]

Not to mention the fact that Selig is not very good as the face of baseball. David Stern and Roger Goodell come off as smart, polished guys who are in control. Selig comes off as a car salesman with a comb over who stumbled into the job.

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by Business

The only Commish I will like will be the one that does the right thing and puts Rose in the HOF.

I used to be on the Rose in the HOF thing, but the longer it lasts, the stupider he gets. He's quickly going from Charlie Hustle to Chuck Brown.

[Business]

Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

I used to be on the Rose in the HOF thing, but the longer it lasts, the stupider he gets. He's quickly going from Charlie Hustle to Chuck Brown.

Seems like that is how things always are. His last attempts have been petty with the admitance, book, and bad haircuts.

Throwing out media, impressions, and all the BS and just getting down to baseball the man belongs.

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by Business

Seems like that is how things always are. His last attempts have been petty with the admitance, book, and bad haircuts.

Throwing out media, impressions, and all the BS and just getting down to baseball the man belongs.

I agree if it were just about his playing days, but it appears he gambled on his own team while managing. Since then, he's been little more than a circus clown.

[volfanbill]

if joe jackson can't get in the HOF, Rose shouldn't either.

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by volfanbill

if joe jackson can't get in the HOF, Rose shouldn't either.

with the stuff that we know today about the scandal, Jackson should be in, IMO.