Durham Bulls to Host Triple A Championship Game in 2012

Get ready Durham! The Bulls are going to host the 2012 Triple A Championship Game in 2012. This is a big win for Durham. The Championship could impact the city by 2.5 million dollars, and allow them to showcase to the country the amazing renovations the city has seen over the pat few years.

Triple-A Baseball today announced that Durham Bulls Athletic Park will be the host site of the 2012 Triple-A National Championship Game on Tue, Sept. 18, broadcast live on Versus at 7 p.m.

The Triple-A National Championship Game pits the winner of the International League’s Governors’ Cup against the Pacific Coast League Champion in a one-game, winner take all championship. It is the first time a Triple-A Championship Game has been played east of the Mississippi River since the 1983 Triple-A World Series in Louisville, Ky.

“It’s a tremendous honor for Triple-A Baseball to select Durham as the first International League city to host this amazing event,” Durham Bulls general manager, Mike Birling, said, “The revitalization of Downtown Durham is something that needs to be showcased to the entire country, along with the rich baseball tradition here in the Triangle.”

However, the game doesn’t come without potential costs for the city, as well. Contrary to the regular season when your major league partners cover players’ salaries, Triple A baseball is responsible for all costs associated with the event. It is a huge financial commitments by the city, but city officials and spokespeople for the team are confident. Many corporate partners have already committed to the event, which has given the city confidence. Without those corporate partners, the event would not be possible at all.

The Durham Bulls are most excited about bringing some activity and attention to downtown Durham and the Triangle. This is a fantastic opportunity for the city and for the Durham Bulls. Will the Durham Bulls be playing in the championship game? Only time will tell, but we fully expect it to be