"As the (economic) problems have exacerbated, it has become clearer to me that everything should be on the table, including contraction." - COMMISSIONER BUD SELIG, commenting on the possible elimination of two major league teams as soon as next season.

Commissioner Bud Selig, before Game 2 of the World Series, says Major League Baseball is considering eliminating two teams by next season. The highly controversial contraction would include the Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, or Florida Marlins.