Top Five Stadiums That Should Host The All-Star Game

on No host sites have been officially named for the All-Star Game past next summer, so I thought I'd give Bud Selig a hand and let him know what's on my short list. Selig likes to hold the All-Star Game in new stadiums, but has shown a willingness to give the game to classic stadiums (e.g. Fenway Park).

1. Angel Stadium
Selig has said that there is a dearth of new stadiums in the American League, but with the renovation of the old Anaheim Stadium, including the installation of Thunder Mountain in left-center field, once Disney purchased the team, it's essentially a brand-new ballpark.

2. Yankee Stadium
Yeah, it's the home of all things evil (A-Rod, the Boss, obnoxious Yankee fans), but Yankee Stadium is truly a cathedral of sport. It's scheduled to be replaced within the next eight to ten years, so why not send it off with one final All-Star Game in such an historic venue.

3. Busch Stadium
There is no other baseball town quite like St. Louis, and the new Busch Stadium has opened to rave reviews. Selig would be wise to bring baseball's signature event to the Gateway City.

4. Kauffman Stadium
It's not new, and Kansas City might not be the most happening place, but Kaufmann's outfield fountains provide as beautiful a backdrop for a baseball game as any other ballpark in the majors, and without the kitsch that seems so prevalent in the new generation of stadiums.

5. PETCO Park
It's basically the Camden Yards of the West Coast, complete with the warehouse in the outfield. Critics have praised how well PETCO Park fits into downtown San Diego as if it had been there for decades. Plus, when is it ever a bad time of year to be in San Diego?