Sox Bid for 2012 All Star Game at Fenway

The Red Sox, in addition to serveral other MLB teams, bid for the chance to host the 2012 All Star game at Fenway Park. Unfortunately, they lost out to Kansas City, which has a new stadium. 2012 marks the year Fenway Park turns 100, so it is easy to see why the Sox desperately wanted to secure the All Star game in Boston. I believe Sean McAdam, a credible and esteemed baseball writer, broke the story, at least in the Boston market. Here is the link to the article. The extra attention the Sox would garner would be susbstantial, in addition to the revenue for the park and the city. This would have been a great PR program for the Red Sox. As Sean McAdam points out inhis story, the Red Sox ownership and executive circle refused to comment on the fact they missed out. In general, they almost never refuse comment. Interesting.

But, allow me to regress for a minute. The 1999 All Star game was extremely special and was held at Fenway. Nomar Garciaparra and Pedro Martinez were at the peak of their careers, and it was also during the home-run era (now notorious). It was especially significant because it was one of the last public appearance by the late and great Ted Williams. I've included some pictures above and below to reminisce! Undoubtedy, the Red Sox will have their own unique and spectacular celebration for the 100th anniversary of the Park, they will just have to do it organically and get creative! Nothing wrong with that. A challenge is good for everybody.