Major League Baseball Club owners voted to extend the contract of Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig through the 2014 season, it was announced today. The Executive Council placed the two-year extension in nomination after requesting of Selig that he remain in the position past the expiration of his contract on December 31, 2012. Paul Beeston, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Blue Jays, said: "I'am very pleased that Commissioner Selig remained open to the wishes of the Clubs and has agreed to continue in a role in which he excels. The great prosperity of the game today is a reflection of Bud's record of accomplishment. He is uniquely suited to handle the demands of his position and serve as the leader of Major League Baseball."