Feb 13, 2009 8:58 AM EST

Commissioner Bud Selig told the USA Today that he is considering punishing Alex Rodriguez with a suspension in the wake of his steroid admission.

"It was against the law, so I would have to think about that," Selig said. "It's very hard. I've got to think about all that kind of stuff."

Rodriguez would be the first to serve a suspension without testing positive during the penalty years.

"I would be surprised if there was an attempt to do it," said Don Fehr, the executive director of the players' union.

Via USA Today