Bud Selig Quotes (160 Quotes)

I've often said I won't rest until I rid the sport of steroids. If we can't solve our problems, then I submit to you the government should do what it has to do.

Given the very unique circumstances of the situation, I believe their request is a reasonable one and would have no adverse effect on any other club. Therefore, I have determined that the game will not be played.

I poured my heart out in that call.

I believe if we had done it earlier, there would be no question about that. But I don't know the answer today.

Mitchell has my permission to expand the investigation and follow the evidence wherever it might lead. I can't today sit here and tell you where this thing is going to take us.

I made the decision, and I meant what I said that the competition was incredible and there will be a lot of disappointed people, ... I have to try to be fair. I understand they had only had a game 12 years ago, but they met all the criteria other than that. They have a gorgeous ballpark ... and Kevin McClatchy was about as tenacious as you can get.

Baseball is a social institution with enormous social responsibilities. While baseball gets all the headlines, steroid abuse is rampant otherwise.

In the '80s, this sport had a very serious cocaine problem - and that was a pretty consistent pattern.

While it's preferable for us to solve our problems, if this goes ahead, I said I would support it, and I will,

completely ignores the sensibilities of those groups of people maligned by Mr. Rocker and disregards the player's position as a role model for children.

I need to get a new life, because I sat and watched The Weather Channel all day determining about low temperatures, high temperatures, medium temperatures.

I believe the timing on this proper given the charges, given the specificity of the charges for the first time.

The sport is having its greatest year, ... We're going to top 54 million people in attendance (Saturday), and we could come close to 55 million by (today). We're at a stunning attendance pace.

Obviously, we've only seen parts of things. And the book itself doesn't come out until the end of the month, but we'll review everything that there is to look at.

They bring enormous baseball experience to the table, ... Their hires and reorganization will allow us to prepare for and handle every situation that arises in the baseball operations area.

We've got eight great groups, and they're still submitting a lot of information, ... But when we know, believe me, that will get announced quickly.

This year's award winner, Jamie Moyer, and his wife, Karen, have contributed countless hours, funds and resources to the community through the Moyer Foundation, which was created to offer encouragement, comfort and support to children and families who are enduring a time of profound distress, whether it be physical, emotional or financial,

I don't want to embarrass him. We've played trivia for a long time. He's good, but... That's all I'll say.

I am saddened by the recent announcements of violations of baseball's drug program. There exists some doubt in the public sector about our sincerity in eliminating steroids from the game. That is wrong. We must create an understanding everywhere that when

It made my day. (Garner) had some tough times (in Milwaukee), but he's done very well and he's a terrific baseball man, no question about it. I had a chance to visit with both Phil and Cecil, and it's always a pleasure.

I'll say this, it is a fair statement to say the program is working. It's the integrity issue that transcends it. That's why we not only need tougher penalties, but we need to go to independent testing so there's nobody who doesn't understand that we are serious. Same thing with amphetamines.

I am pleased that Nippon Professional Baseball and its players' association have agreed to participate in the first ever World Baseball Classic, ... Japanese players are among the best in the world and their participation in this event is important to the global growth of the sport.

You mean guys don't get injured in spring training? Guys get hurt walking down the street.

I'm very troubled by the alleged depth of the relationship between certain players and those involved in the illegal distribution of performance-enhancing substances.

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.

This is their policy, ... This is criteria they use in April and May. When I told Drayton that, he was fine with it.

I know there's been grumbling, but not much. I think overall this deal really doesn't increase that level to any degree that one would worry about.

but only if the number is high enough so we don't hurt the kids coming along in the next generation.

This is the first step in taking this sport to heights that will become apparent years from now. This is a watershed moment in baseball history.

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.

We celebrate new records, that's what we do. We're being consistent. There's nothing to read into that.

No one denies that it is a problem. It's a problem we can and must deal with now, rather than years from now when the public says, 'Why didn't you do something about it' I'm very worried about this.

On behalf of Major League Baseball, I am terribly saddened by the sudden passing of Kirby Puckett.

It's going to be a very tense situation, I think, for all parties, ... But he's entitled to come back. And if he wants to come back, and I guess he does, he'll be back. And whatever the reaction is going to be, whether it's in Camden Yards or around the American League, is something he's going to have to live with.

John has had an outstanding career on the field of play, but equally outstanding is the work, support and dedication he and his wife, Dyan, have contributed to the Atlanta community. Their good deeds have been exemplary and in keeping with the tradition of the man for whom this award is named.

While I believe in the sanctity of completing Major League Baseball's entire 162-game championship season schedule using every practical means at our disposal, the Giants have requested that, due to cross country travel and other logistical issues that have arisen, it would be in their best interest to forego playing Monday's game,

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.

The only response I received from the union is that they were in the process of talking to their players and collecting their feedback. Unfortunately, that was more than five months ago.

We've studied weather, winds, we've studied humidity. There isn't a cloud within 800 miles of here. In Milwaukee, you don't get a day like this until July Fourth.

It wasn't a question of putting anyone in a corner. It was an integrity issue facing our sport. This is good for the sport, good for the players, good for the health of everybody in the country.

St. Louis is closer to Minneapolis than Milwaukee is.

There is no change. We have eight groups bidding, and it's aggressive, spirited bidding, and we hope to have a decision in the coming short period of time.

I hope we can. This has been a long journey. ... I don't see that we have a choice.

Walking in here today, you really did feel a resurgence of interest and dedication. Cincinnati is not only the oldest franchise, it's in many ways a symbol of our sport. So it's important that this franchise succeeds.

Clemente will be remembered as a great baseball player and humanitarian, ... To honor his legacy, we have designated this special day to not only remember Roberto, but to honor those players who have contributed so much to their communities.

They were obviously illegal. It should be a subject of this investigation.

This was a day many people never thought would happen, ... And there were a lot of moments that there was a lot of justification for that.

They're thrilled to be here. Any time you try to do something different, there is just an inbred resistance.

It should prove at least to everybody that we weren't kidding, ... I don't care who you are. You're out for 10 days.

The one thing we know today is we can't continue to do business the way we have in the past.