Just heard on radio 980am that it is official that Kansas City was awarded the Major League Baseball All Star Game for 2012. I had heard the rumor earlier from a Boston newspaper, but I guess they are now reporting it as fact.
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Kansas City gets All Star Game for 2012
Started by warthog, Nov 16 2009 07:01 PM
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Posted 16 November 2009 - 07:01 PM
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Posted 16 November 2009 - 08:53 PM
Red Sox miss out on 2012 All-Star bid
By Sean McAdam
CNNNE.com
The Red Sox have struck out in their attempt to bring the All-Star Game back to Boston for the second time in 13 years.
The Sox, who hosted the game in 1999, had been seeking to host the mid-summer event in 2012 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park. Instead, a baseball source confirms, the 2012 game will be held in Kansas City, where Kauffman Stadium recently underwent a major renovation.
MLB typically awards the game to cities and host teams with new ballparks or renovated facilities.
Red Sox ownership is said to be disappointed with the decision by Major League Baseball, but refused comment.
The 1999 event was one of the most memorable in recent history, highlighted by one of the last public appearances by Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Williams sat in a cart on the pitcher's mound and was surrounded by All-Stars who paid tribute to him.
A second source said the Red Sox still plan a number of events to mark Fenway's centennial in 2012.
The All-Star game will be held in Anaheim in 2010 and Phoenix in 2011. An official announcement on Kansas City hosting the 2012 game is expected no later than next month's winter meetings.
http://www.csnne.com...442&feedID=3352
By Sean McAdam
CNNNE.com
The Red Sox have struck out in their attempt to bring the All-Star Game back to Boston for the second time in 13 years.
The Sox, who hosted the game in 1999, had been seeking to host the mid-summer event in 2012 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park. Instead, a baseball source confirms, the 2012 game will be held in Kansas City, where Kauffman Stadium recently underwent a major renovation.
MLB typically awards the game to cities and host teams with new ballparks or renovated facilities.
Red Sox ownership is said to be disappointed with the decision by Major League Baseball, but refused comment.
The 1999 event was one of the most memorable in recent history, highlighted by one of the last public appearances by Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Williams sat in a cart on the pitcher's mound and was surrounded by All-Stars who paid tribute to him.
A second source said the Red Sox still plan a number of events to mark Fenway's centennial in 2012.
The All-Star game will be held in Anaheim in 2010 and Phoenix in 2011. An official announcement on Kansas City hosting the 2012 game is expected no later than next month's winter meetings.
http://www.csnne.com...442&feedID=3352
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Posted 16 November 2009 - 10:25 PM
Good. I am planning on trying to go to this game.
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Posted 16 November 2009 - 10:37 PM
If I can't get to the game, I'm going to try and get to the HR derby.
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Posted 17 November 2009 - 09:31 AM
warthog, on 16 November 2009 - 10:37 PM, said:
If I can't get to the game, I'm going to try and get to the HR derby.
Absolutely. That's on one thing I'd like to see in person, is the HR derby.
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Posted 09 December 2009 - 11:34 PM
Me Too!! What do you thing ticket prices will be? Under $500 or over.
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Posted 28 December 2009 - 08:58 PM
That's awesome news, I'm just glad it didn't go back to Boston. I can't stand the Red Sox.
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Posted 15 June 2010 - 11:40 PM
Big announcement tomorrow before the Royals game and Bud Selig will be there, hmmmm, wonder what that will be about. BTW, they will celebrate with free hot dogs for all during tomorrow nights game.
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