Reports: Commissioner Bud Selig Offered Contract Extension

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Updated: January 10, 2012
Bud Selig

Commissioner Bud Selig’s contract expired at the end of the 2012 season. However, baseball owners say Commissioner Bud Selig will be offered a contract extension at this week’s meetings in Phoenix.

ESPN.com first reported that Selig will be offered an additional term when owners meet Wednesday and Thursday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Two owners, speaking on condition of anonymity so as not to attract criticism from Selig, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that a new term will be proposed.

Selig has been instrumental in implementing the wildcard into the playoff system and incorporating instant replay to minimize mistakes by umpires.