Selig Presses On About Schedule

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With the rain pouring outside and Game 3 of the World Series heading toward a rain-delayed first pitch past 10 p.m., it might not have been the best time for commissioner Bud Selig to defend baseball's decision to push the World Series into November next season. But weather concerns aside, Selig stood firm.

Speaking to a group of reporters after he presented the Roberto Clemente Award to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols, Selig said the league had a "big debate" about its 2009 schedule, pushed into November because of the

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Selig Presses On About Schedule

World Baseball Classic and the decision not to start the regular season until April 6.

Ultimately, he said, the possibility of cold weather in the playoffs couldn't dicta...

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