Comments on: Boston All-Star Game in 2012?

By: Michael Christopher

Michael Christopher — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:22:18 +0000

I may be wrong but I think it was St. Louis next year, Anaheim in ’10, and Philly requested ’11.

I still think that MLB can’t turn down the marketing-that-writes-itself with a 100 year anniversary ASG.

Last time Wrigley had an ASG was in 1990, but I wouldn’t be shocked if they had one in 2016 for their 100 year anniversary too.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:03:23 +0000

I have yet to attend a baseball game at Fenway, but I have taken the tour in the off season. I hope to catch a Phillies-Red Sox game up there some day.

But as far as hosting an all star game in 2012, I find it hard to believe that MLB would award Boston another all star game before Philadelphia. I don’t know if the Phillies put in a request for an all star game, but they have a new stadium to show off on a national stage. Boston is still in the same stadium they were the last time they had the event.

I think they want to spread it around a little mroe, although the 100th anniversary of Fenway is very solid selling point. It would receive the same fanfare Yankee Stadium did.

When was the last time the all star game was at Wrigley?

By: Michael Christopher

Michael Christopher — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:15:33 +0000

I’m glad to hear that. I always try to bring visiting friends to Fenway whenever I get a chance. It’s usually something that everyone enjoys, even non-baseball fans. The energy just gets people pumped up and excited. Unfortunately the pricing is starting to get to a point where I can’t afford to share my love of the park with anyone anymore. It’s gone through the roof.

By: fruitgirl

fruitgirl — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:28:28 +0000

I loved your writeup about Fenway Park. I went there for the first time the day after opening day in April 2008. (Boston vs. Detroit)
When I entered the park, I looked around in awe, someone tapped me on the shoulder and said: “This is your first time here, isn’t it ?”
I got that same tingle that you spoke about. It was very emotional. Other that adding more seating, I would not change anything-well, I would definitely lower the prices !!