Bud Selig Baseball Quotations

Major League Baseball has always recognized the influence that our stars can have on the youth of America. As such, we are concerned that recent revelations and allegations of steroid use have been sending a terrible message to young people.

Major League Baseball is a national institution and we take our responsibilities seriously when it comes to how the game affects the lives of American youth.

Major League Baseball wants to do its share to help those who are suffering from the devastating wreckage caused by Hurricane Katrina. I thank the players' association for joining us in making this initial contribution and I thank in advance our clubs, players, employees, business partners and fans who offer assistance in the days ahead.

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.

One of my priorities -- one of the game's priorities -- is the internationalization of baseball. We're doing everything we can to move the sport in an international direction. I think it's going to be absolutely spectacular.

I wish to thank the Department of State and the Department of Treasury for their assistance in securing the approvals necessary for Cuba to participate in the inaugural World Baseball Classic in March. The federal government thoughtfully and diligently helped us bring the application process to a successful conclusion. Now, with Cuba?s entry in the tournament approved, the World Baseball Classic promises to be an historic event and will guarantee our fans the greatest possible competition among the best players in the world.

When it comes to the integrity of baseball, an impartial independent investigation is called for. Baseball must confront its problems head on.

With Cuba's entry in the tournament approved, the World Baseball Classic promises to be an historic event and will guarantee our fans the greatest possible competition among the best players in the world.

Baseball is in the midst of a remarkable renaissance,

This is an important and very historic development for Major League Baseball. Baseball has always served as a bridge that links generations. We created this academy to shore up that bridge in the urban community.

This is going to be the most important international baseball event ever staged.

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.

This is a matter of integrity. Baseball must confront its problems head-on.

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.

It is the start of the season, and I look for this to be the biggest season in Major League Baseball history. I believe we will set an attendance record (this season). The sport has never been more popular, I'm very proud of where we are today, and this should be a remarkable year in terms of both competitive balance and attendance.

Nothing is more important to me than the integrity of the game of baseball. When it comes to the integrity of this game, an impartial, thorough review is called for and baseball must confront its problems head on.

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.

On behalf of Major League Baseball, I applaud the National Baseball Hall of Fame for conducting this special election of former Negro League stars, and I heartily congratulate those who were elected. I look forward to being in Cooperstown on July 30 to witness their enshrinement into the Hall of Fame.

The intensity has been just remarkable. In the end, the beneficiary of all this will be baseball all over the world. I mean, who knows, long after I'm gone, this event will be big. But more importantly than this event will be big is what it's going to do for baseball, including American baseball.

The federal government thoughtfully and diligently helped us bring the application process to a successful conclusion. Now, with Cuba's entry in the tournament approved, the World Baseball Classic promises to be an historic event and will guarantee our fans the greatest possible competition among the best players in the world.

In the interest of security and out of a sense of deep mourning for the national tragedy that has occurred today, all major league baseball games for today have been canceled. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the families and victims of this horrendous series of events.

I guess none of this is unexpected. I'm saddened by it in the sense that opening day was such a good, positive day. Every game was sold out. It was really a great baseball day. But controversy will spawn with that type of activity, whether I like it or not.

I realized that baseball could expand the fulfillment of its social responsibility and help lead the fight against the abuse of steroids among our youth.

His distinct voice was a comfort to a generation of baseball fans in New England and throughout the country.

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.

On behalf of Major League Baseball, I am terribly saddened by the sudden passing of Kirby Puckett. He was a Hall of Famer in every sense of the term. He was revered throughout the country and will be remembered wherever the game is played. Kirby was taken from us much too soon — and too quickly.

How lucky have we been that the face of baseball for the past two decades, through ups and downs, has been Derek Jeter.

This has not only been a historic day in baseball but a very meaningful one.