Bud Selig
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On the Beat: No Problem with the Pirates by John Perrotto
Baseball Prospectus &bull Aug 30, 2010
The Pirates lose a lot of games yet make a lot of money. If that sounds a big incongruous on the surface, imagine how Pirates fans feel. They have suffered through 18 straight losing seasons, a record for major North… Full Story »
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Major League Notebook: August 28
Fanhouse MLB &bull Aug 28, 2010
Here is what's happening around baseball on Saturday Aug. 28, 2010: Rotation problems continue for the Yankees, who saw A.J. Burnett get rocked Friday night in Chicago and are contemplating how to proceed moving forward. Joe Girardi said Friday night that he would "evaluate" the rotation… Full Story »
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Selig, team owners make gift to Wisconsin
Boston.com MLB News &bull Aug 27, 2010
MILWAUKEE-Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, along with owners of the Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland A's and Boston Red Sox, are donating an undisclosed amount of money to the University of Wisconsin. Donations from Brewers owner Mark Attanasio, A's owner Lew Wolff and… Full Story »
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San Jose officials tout their plan to woo A's, but hurdles remain
San Jose Mercury News Oakland Athletics News &bull Aug 27, 2010When San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed talks about the selling points of his city's efforts to woo the Oakland A's, he gets right to the point: "We have the best site, we're ahead of the others and this is the place that makes the most sense." There's an economic analysis that touts the $130 million annual impact of a proposed 32,000-seat ballpark near Diridon Station. There's San Jose's place atop the list of highest… Full Story »
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Hank Aaron: "Bud Selig is My Hero"
Babes Love Baseball &bull Aug 25, 2010
Babes Love Baseball is a blog on the big leagues written by ladies who are head over heels for America's Pastime. We credit each source at the end of every post and point you in the direction of other articles… Full Story »
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Selig's love of game praised at statue's unveiling
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers News &bull Aug 25, 2010Representatives from some 20 Major League Baseball clubs were on hand as well as luminaries including George Will and Hank Aaron to witness the unveiling of a statue honoring baseball commissioner Bud Selig. Full Story »
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- Bud Selig
- Baseball
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Selig helped make Milwaukee a better place
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers News &bull Aug 25, 2010The whole statue bit and the accompanying pomp-and-circumstance for Bud Selig might seem a little incongruous, but it was wholly appropriate for all those Hall of Famers to give the lifetime-achievement treatment to a flesh-and-blood character who has sweat an… Full Story »
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Bauman: Deserving honor for Selig
MLB Official Site &bull Aug 25, 2010
That is it. It is as simple as that, yet as large as that. Without Bud Selig, there would be no Major League Baseball in Milwaukee. It is true, and true times two. Tuesday, in a truly touching ceremony outside… Full Story »
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Out of Bounds: Selig in bronze for your amusement
NBC MLB News &bull Aug 24, 2010
They unveiled the Bud Selig statue on Tuesday at Miller Park amidst much fanfare ... The statue is nestled between Hall of Fame greats Hank Aaron and Robin Yount, a fact that Mr. Selig was sure to mention in his… Full Story »
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Reds to celebrate anniversary of Rose hit
MLB Official Site &bull Aug 24, 2010
The Reds will recognize the 25th anniversary of Pete Rose's record-breaking 4,192nd hit before the team's game against the Pirates on Saturday Sept. 11 . It's significant because the Reds have not been allowed to hold any official ceremonies on… Full Story »
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Cleveland Indians rank among big spenders on draft: Baseball Insider
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Aug 22, 2010Isaac Brekken, Associated PressJust 17, Bryce Harper left high school two years early in order to attend junior college in Nevada and become eligible for Monday's amateur draft. A catcher in high school, Harper is projected as a slugging outfielder who will likely be drafted No. 1 by… Full Story »
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Ex-Commissioner Fay Vincent Slams Bud Selig for Pete Rose Decision
Fanhouse MLB &bull Aug 21, 2010
Bud Selig's decision to allow the Cincinnati Reds to honor Pete Rose at their ballpark for setting the all-time hits record 25 years later has former Major League Baseball commissioner Fay Vincent fuming. Vincent, in an e-mail to the New York… Full Story »
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Selig approval makes D-backs pick a free agent
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Aug 17, 2010
PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Diamondbacks first-round pick Barret Loux will become a free agent on Sept. 1 as part of an agreement approved by commissioner Bud Selig. Full Story »
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D-backs to get comp pick for FA-to-be Loux
MLB Official Site &bull Aug 17, 2010
According to a statement released by the team on Tuesday morning, an agreement was reached regarding the status of Loux. Commissioner Bud Selig announced that Loux will be a free agent as of Sept. 1, making him free to sign… Full Story »
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Nationals President Slams Draft Pick Signing System
Fanhouse MLB &bull Aug 17, 2010
When the Nationals finally sealed their deal with first overall pick Bryce Harper on Monday night, they celebrated with cream pies and Elvis wigs. Their happy demeanor was merely a cover, however, because team president Stan Kasten was really, really sad inside. Kasten hates the current system in… Full Story »
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Sign with DC, or don't, Strasburg tells top draft pick
AZ Star Baseball News &bull Aug 16, 2010
Just like Strasburg a year ago, it appears that Bryce Harper and the Nationals will come down to tonight's deadline in an attempt to reach a contract agreement. Harper, a 17-year-old slugger, is represented by Scott Boras, who is known… Full Story »
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Arizona All-Star protest interrupts Nats-D'backs game
Houston Chronicle MLB News &bull Aug 15, 2010
WASHINGTON - Sunday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals was briefly interrupted by protesters urging commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 All-Star Game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration legislation. A man emerged from the left-field… Full Story »
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Protesters urge Selig to move '11 All-Star Game
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Aug 15, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) -- About three dozen people are protesting outside Nationals Park, urging commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 All-Star Game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration legislation. Full Story »
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Group urges move of '11 All-Star Game
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Aug 15, 2010
About three dozen people are protesting outside Nationals Park, urging commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 All-Star Game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration legislation. A banner reading ''Bud Selig Move The All Stars Game No SB 0170''… Full Story »
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Group urges Bud Selig to move '11 All-Star Game over immigration controversy
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Aug 15, 2010
WASHINGTON - About three dozen people are protesting outside Nationals Park, urging commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 All-Star Game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration legislation. A banner reading "Bud Selig Move The All Stars Game No… Full Story »
