They are the annual rites of passage in our country: Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow; fireworks are set off on July 4; Van Halen fans wish that David Lee Roth was on stage instead of Sammy Hagar; and Major League Baseball hosts its midyear All-Star Game. This year's game, which marks the 75th anniversary of the most-watched all-star game in professional sports, will feature a National League outfield comprised of three players who have each bashed more than 500 home runs, providing a nice boost for viewership, not to mention advertising.
The interest in the game because of the historic Barry Bonds-Ken Griffey, Jr.-Sammy Sosa outfield will not be lost on the many companies that will line up to fill the premium commercial time during the July 13 game. Companies like Nike
In Detroit, many players turn to car companies like Ford
I look for a company such as Pepsi to benefit the most from the exposure it will gain on Fox's
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Fool contributor Phil Wohl spent more than 12 years on Wall Street and now concentrates his writing on more fictional characters. He has no stake in any firm mentioned above.