The Half-Century wait

MLB All-Star Game 2013 / MikeBritt00 - Flickr

The Half Century Wait It has been 49 years since the New York Mets have hosted the MLB All-Star Game. On July 16th the best players from both the National and American Leagues will face off in an action packed game. Seats are being sold, hotels are being booked, and this 2013 All-Star Game is definitely going to be a big financial boost to the city.

With people coming from all over the world just to see the 2013 All-Star Game, it is bound to generate a lot of money for the city. The last All-Star Game held in New York in 2008 generated 148.4 million dollars, the most money ever made from an All-Star. Seats closest to the All-Star action are priced at $5000. This year’s All-Star Game has been promoted so much that it may even surpass the money made from the 2008

All-Star Game the game that generated the most gross profit The Mets have waited nearly half a century to host another All-Star Game, and the players themselves are just as excited to show off Citi Field. “It's just a great park to come to every night, and I think what's going to be even better about it with the All-Star Game, is it's going to be packed,” said Mets left fielder Mike Baxter said in a MLB.com article. Knowing this, there is no question that New York is going to try and milk the cow.

With the amount of people coming in, hotels, restaurants, and even attractions are sure to benefit from this game as well. While these three may be big contributors, revenue will also come in from smaller MLB events during the All-Star week. The Home Run Derby, Celebrity Softball, and Taco Bell All Star Sunday are some of the events that will be featured along with the All-Star Game.

 With the All-Star game just around the corner, New York City is expecting a big economic boost. Its been 49 years since the the Mets hosted the All-Star game and this year they are doing it on an improved Citi Field. There is no question that this year’s All-Star game will be one to remember. “It’s what’s good for the game” said Mets Chairman Fred Wilpon in a MLB.com article.