A commissioner may have already been chosen

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Per Jersey Guy, who seems to have toned down his attitude towards the Big East (even more or less defends them regarding the MSG in another article).

http://ajerseyguy.com/?p=6860#more-6860

Which leaves the strong possibility of some mystery candidate emerging at the last-minute. No matter which person is chosen, according to sources familiar with the process, a selection is expected to be announced in the next 7 to 10 days.

Reportedly, a candidate had been chosen, with negotiations on a contract that could play as much as $1 million per year.

Not clear if he means someone is chosen and is negotiating or if possibly someone turned them down, since he uses 'had.'