That's the best we could do in collective bargaining. The penalties would be much tougher if I had my way. There will be no exceptions. - Bud Selig

Major League Baseball has not forgotten and will never forget the great contribution and sacrifice that Jackie made to baseball and to all of society

You mean guys don't get injured in spring training? Guys get hurt walking down the street. All the managers, pitching coaches [are] very sensitive. Look, you can always pick at something, but there's a broader picture, a grander picture.

The greatest country in the history in the world is being attacked. So all of this (baseball) doesn"t mean very much.