Washington Nationals likely to host 2015 All-Star game at Nationals Park - MLB Update
As the Washington Nationals progress ahead in the season, a possibility that they are going to host 2015 All-Star game arises. Although it is not confirmed by Major League Baseball yet, there are indications that they may be the one being honoured with this
privilege.
However, competition for this is fierce. The Miami Marlins, who had their new ballpark inaugurated before start of this season is one of the hot-contenders seeking rights for hosting.
As per the rule, if the ASG is played in one of the National League ballparks in one year, it will be hosted by one of the American League stadiums the following year.
Considering this, 2015 is going to be a year for the National League. This becomes a cause of jubilation for the Nationals’ fans that are hopeful that their club will be named.
Meanwhile, Washington owner Mark Lerner talks of his endeavours regarding this. He stated that he has been in contact with the MLB commissioner Bud Selig and has tried to gather support from various quarters in order to persuade concerned authorities.
“[We] would love to host a future All-Star Game,” Mark Lerner said. “Since commissioner Selig returned baseball to Washington, the Nationals‘ ownership group has enthusiastically lobbied him to allow us to honor the game, our fans, and him, by bringing one
of the national pastime’s greatest fan attractions to the nation’s capital. We can think of no better place to celebrate America’s game than in America’s city.”
Furthermore, Lerner was of the view that the country’s capital is a great place to attract fans to the game. By making it an epicenter of spotlight, it will be great for the promotion of baseball, he maintained.
Meanwhile, Lerner will be looking forward to see the Nationals winning a play-off spot and clinching the World Series Championship this year.
Looking at the way the club has shown dominance until now, if they can carry on with their momentum in the second half of the season, there is every reason to believe that they are going to be one of the contenders for the Championship.
Furthermore, that will be an ideal scenario for claiming the rights for hosting the 2015 All-Star Game.
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