Manfred - ASG Bidding Process Starting in 2017 (Orioles Related)

[TonySoprano]

"One of the things that I am going to try to do with All-Star Games is -- and we'll make some announcements in the relatively short-term -- I am looking to be in more of a competitive-bidding, Super Bowl-awarding-type mode, as opposed to [saying], `You know, I think Chicago is a good idea,'" he replied.

Manfred did not specify how that bidding would work. However, sources say that rather than choosing cities based on which league they're in, All-Star Game hosts will be chosen in the future based on the merits of the city and ballpark, and which team and city can produce the best "All-Star experience." But the process will be complicated, at least initially, by other factors.

"In getting all these ballparks built, we made a lot of promises to cities about getting All-Star Games," Selig said at last month's owners meetings. So sources say MLB will honor those commitments, meaning that teams such as the Marlins and Nationals, with newer parks that have never hosted an All-Star Game, could jump ahead of more established franchises, such as the Orioles, Indians, Dodgers and Cubs, in the bidding process.

source - ESPN

[Number5]

source - ESPN

So, should promises made to teams in exchange for allowing a team to move into their territory be honored, too?

[atomic]

I couldn't care less about the all star game. Give me a World Series in Baltimore.

[weams]

I couldn't care less about the all star game. Give me a World Series in Baltimore.

I'm about this.

[byrdz]

source - ESPN

Seems fair enough, and yes, WS in Bmore is the best way to show off Oriole Park.

[foxfield]

So, should promises made to teams in exchange for allowing a team to move into their territory be honored, too?

That's a major league fastball right there!!!! Good one!

[24fps]

Maybe someday Mr. Manfred will realize that software simulations of All Star Games are much more satisfying than the real thing.

[Can_of_corn]

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/10/report-marlins-to-get-2017-all-star-game/

With San Diego’s Petco Park hosting in 2016, it means that an NL park will have the All-Star Game in three consecutive seasons.

[AdamK]

Maybe someday Mr. Manfred will realize that software simulations of All Star Games are much more satisfying than the real thing.

Phone rep.

So true. [emoji622]

[25 Nuggets]

I couldn't care less about the all star game. Give me a World Series in Baltimore.

I'll take a guaranteed World Series if it means the NL has home field advantage, but still...

I'm fine with the bidding process so long as home field in the World Series goes to something more meaningful than the All-Star game winner.

[Orioles0615]

So the Marlins are getting it in 2017

[Guest rochester]

I'll take a guaranteed World Series if it means the NL has home field advantage, but still...

I'm fine with the bidding process so long as home field in the World Series goes to something more meaningful than the All-Star game winner.

I agree. I understand that the "home" field in an all-star game isn't analogous to the regular season but the NL gets the last at-bat and the result is for the home field in the Series. Home field can be a tangible advantage.

[Redskins Rick]

I'm about this.

A sediment that I share.

However, as a tax payer of this state, $$$$ into the coffins, is always a good thing.

They believe last year's ASG brought in 60 million to their local economy.

[Nigel Tufnel]

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/10/report-marlins-to-get-2017-all-star-game/

And supposedly the Nats have it wrapped up for 2018 - at least, that's what Boswell says - so that would make it four straight for the NL.

[scOtt]

Here is the bidding process.