Buzz about the Senators possibily hosting the 2010 All-Star game has circled Metro Bank Park (and Commerce Bank Park before that) since the Senators released plans to renovate the stadium last season. Senators GM Randy Whitaker said “We’re very excited about the opportunity to host the All Star game for 2010, especially as it coincides with the completion of the Metro Bank Park renovations next year. The game is an iconic highlight of any baseball season and will be the centerpiece of what promises to be a fantastic year for the Senators.”
This announcement is exciting news for many local establishments. Eastern League fans will make the journey to Harrisburg, so local business could also see a boost from the Senators hosting the All-Star game. When fans and players aren’t participating in the All-Star festivities they will probably be site seeing around the city, eating at local restaurants, staying at local hotels, and shopping in the community.
Over 7,000 fans were in attendance for the 2009 All-Star game hosted by the Trenton Thunder. The game was own by EL South All-Stars (which the Senators are a part of) 5-3 (box score).
Whitaker says “The entire staff has been hard at work planning the events that will take place and we are confident that the 2010 Eastern League All Star game will be a memorable one for everyone - from the fans and players to the entire region.”
Specific details surrounding the 2010 All-Star game will be posted here when the become available.
Official Senators Press Release regarding the All-Star game:
2010 EL All Star Game
7 comments:
Very nice!
I assumed the only reason Harrisburg didnt get an all-star game for all these years was because of the park, now Harrisburg is finally getting one.
I'm definitely going to go for that next year
In recent years, prior management had no interest in hosting the All-Star game!!!!!!!!
If you mean prior management as in the city of Harrisburg, it wouldn't seem to make much sense, especially since the Senators were Steven Reed's baby more or less.
I did not hear about prior mgt not wanting to have the all star game in Hbg. I actually heard they wanted it here a few years ago when it was at Altoona.
I consistently heard it from prior managment!!!!!!!!!
It's there 12 or 15 teams in the leagues, so a city would host a game once every 15 years
Yes, The EL has 12 teams. The last All Star game held in Harrisburg was 1988..
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