Berkman Claims Selig Extorted Astros Move To AL

Former Houston Astro Lance Berkman made a harsh accusation about MLB commissioner Bud Selig today.

"I feel basically like the commissioner extorted Jim Crane into moving the Astros," stated Berkman to espn.com.

When Berkman was basically asked if he state how he felt to Bud Selig's face., Lance said, "I'd tell him. I think that's exactly what it was."

MLB writer Jerry Crasnick of espn.com has more on Berkman's passionate objection. Click here to check it out.