Selig's contract extended two years

Commissioner Bud Selig yesterday had his contract extended two years though the 2014 season. Selig, 78, has held the position since 1992, first as acting commissioner before becoming commissioner in 1998. If he stays until September of 2016, he would surpass Kenesaw Mountain Landis (1920-44) as the longest-serving baseball commissioner. After owners approved the extension, Selig said he was ...