Bud Selig Remembers What Really Matters

One might get the impression after waiting for Bud Selig to finally announce he'd follow Barry Bonds around, that the commissioner wasn't too big on travel. That person would be wrong because Bud will travel, but only when it involves something he truly cares about.

Be there as the most hallowed record in sports is broken? Maybe, unless he has other plans. Doing the groundbreaking for a new stadium? Bud will be right there, and he's bringing a shovel!

Selig has a private jet to zoom him to Minneapolis from Southern California. He plans to return to the West Coast, if necessary, on Friday.

"I wouldn't miss it; I'm not missing the Minnesota ballpark," Selig said. "I think of all the stadium situations I was involved in, and this one (Twins) went on, by my count, at least 12½ years. I really am so pleased that we got this done. This is a great moment for me, and I know how much it means to (Twins owner) Carl (Pohlad) and the entire family.

"I'm really looking forward to it. Whatever it takes to get there, I will be there. You bet."

Bud will do anything to get out of having to follow Barry Bonds.

We all know that there's nothing in the world Bud loves more than a new stadium. Just look at all the new places that have been built since he took over the job.

The only thing I'm wondering is if while Bud is giving his great speech about the history of the Twins, and the promise of their future in their new park, will he talk about how he nearly contracted the team? Something tells me he won't.