MIAMI -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig arrived in South Florida on Tuesday to meet with Miami and Miami-Dade officials.

Selig met with Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez. He said the meeting was "constructive and it was clear that everyone was on the same page and that everyone wants to push the stadium deal through as quickly as possibly."

The Florida Marlins are hoping to reach an agreement to build a new stadium that will ensure the major league baseball team's future in South Florida.

The recent decision by the University of Miami to move to Dolphin Stadium next season has freed up millions of dollars that were designated for improvements to the Orange Bowl.

Now that those improvements won't be necessary, those in favor of building the new stadium believe that money could be used to help fill the $30 million deficit that's kept the stadium from becoming a reality. Selig didn't mention the Orange Bowl or any other specifics during his visit Tuesday.

The Florida Marlins' lease with Dolphin Stadium expires in 2010.

Building a new retractable roof stadium would cost $500 million. At last check, there was a funding gap of $30 million. Selig was asked if MLB so desperately wants the Marlins to stay in South Florida, would there be any consideration to help the team out financially.

"It really comes down to one's ability. Every community needs to make its own decision. I think if you today went to the 23 communities that have built stadiums, they are very happy they did so," said Selig.

This marked Selig's first visit to South Florida to try to resolve the stadium issue.