Guest Moneyball Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Jays may make run at '08 all-star game DETROIT (CP) - The all-star game is headed back to the American League in 2008, and the Toronto Blue Jays are thinking about making a run at it. The Blue Jays last hosted the all-star game on July 9, 1991, a 4-2 win for the AL. But with the renovations the club is making to its Rogers Centre home, president Paul Godfrey believes the time is right for a return to Toronto. ''I am seriously considering bidding for 2008, as it would fit in with the updates of the Rogers Centre,'' said Godfrey. The 2006 all-star game will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and will remain in the National League for 2007 in San Francisco. Commissioner Bud Selig said earlier Tuesday that the all-star game would head back to an AL city in 2008 and possibly 2009 as well. Hosting the event would give Toronto's economy a nice little boost. The Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates this all-star week's economic impact on the city to be nearly $55 million US. If MLB wants to improve their image in Canada they should do this. BUT if they want to showcase ballparks then they should skip. KC hasn't hosted a game in a very long time. Speaking of future ASGs, I think MLB will unveil next year's ASG logo tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 They should go to Philly....they have a fantastic ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fritz Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 The HR derby at that CBP would be pretty awesome in its ridiculousness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I like the idea of Rogers Centre in 2008. As for Kansas City, the Royals won't go after it until they either build their new ballpark or get the renovations to Kauffman Stadium. 2010 is screaming for either Kansas City or Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPosey Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 selig has already announced that the 2008 all star game will be in an AL park...IMO the obvious choice is Yankee Stadium, have they even hosted an all star game since it was remodeled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPosey Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 What about Anaheim? Even Tampa Bay makes more sense than Toronto to me. 853581[/snapback] they hosted on recently (1989 i think?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fritz Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I doubt the Yankees get one until the new stadium is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 No new AL stadiums are opening up in the next year or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mets_bs Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 NY isn't even bidding for the All-Star game, nothing but a headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 What about Oakland or Texas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPosey Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 What about Oakland or Texas? 854205[/snapback] i would love it to be in oakland, but that will not happen since it's going to be in San Francisco in 2007...that would be cool to attend consecutive all star games though Texas hosted one recently as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Maybe the Devil Rays will go after it for the Trop to attempt to energize their season ticket base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan24 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 What about Oakland or Texas? 854205[/snapback] Well considering that Bud took it away from the Marlins because they play in a dual purpose stadium, I highly doubt Bud would allow Oakland to host it. And didn't Texas just have it a few years ago? Texas hosted it in 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moneyball Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 What about Oakland or Texas? 854205[/snapback] Well considering that Bud took it away from the Marlins because they play in a dual purpose stadium, I highly doubt Bud would allow Oakland to host it. And didn't Texas just have it a few years ago? 854663[/snapback] Yeah, 1995. Jeff Conine All-Star Game MVP. :mischief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan24 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 What about Oakland or Texas? 854205[/snapback] Well considering that Bud took it away from the Marlins because they play in a dual purpose stadium, I highly doubt Bud would allow Oakland to host it. And didn't Texas just have it a few years ago? 854663[/snapback] Yeah, 1995. Jeff Conine All-Star Game MVP. :mischief 854666[/snapback] I know I found it. :thumbup And I can still remember him hitting that Home Run to win the game! Btw for anyone who is wondering, here are the last 20 ASG in their host cities: 2005 Comerica Park, Detroit 2004 Minute Maid Park, Houston 2003 U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago 2002 Miller Park, Milwaukee 2001 SAFECO Field, Seattle 2000 Turner Field, Atlanta :mad 1999 Fenway Park, Boston 1998 Coors Field, Denver 1997 Jacobs Field, Cleveland 1996 Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia 1995 The Ballpark at Arlington, Texas 1994 Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh 1993 Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore 1992 Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego 1991 SkyDome, Toronto 1990 Wrigley Field, Chicago 1989 Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim 1988 Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati 1987 Oakland-Alameda County Stadium, Oakland 1986 Astrodome, Houston 1985 H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsJimEdmonds15 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 All I know is St. Louis better get one soon.. With their new stadium coming too you would think they would.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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