Brewers President and acting MLB Commissioner Bud Selig is
"seriously considering permanently accepting the position of
baseball commissioner," according to Tom Haudricourt of the
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL. Selig had no comment yesterday on
becoming full-time commissioner, noting that his team is in the
midst of trying to secure a new ballpark. But several baseball
officials who requested anonymity told the JOURNAL SENTINEL they
expect Selig to take the job permanently, "whether or not" the
Brewers get a new ballpark. If the Brewers are forced to move to
another city, Selig would "no longer have ownership ties in
Milwaukee, his hometown" -- which many associates believe is the
"only thing that has stopped him from agreeing to be full-time
commissioner." Rockies Owner Jerry McMorris said Selig "would
have no problem" getting the required three-fourths vote of MLB
owners. Others believe even if the Miller Park project is
finalized, Selig would become full-time commissioner since "once
the Brewers are headed in the right direction financially," he
would move on. If he leaves, Selig would likely relinquish
control of the team to his daughter, Wendy Selig-Prieb. She said
Tuesday she "did not feel comfortable commenting" on the position
(MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, 6/19).
