Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati will host the 2015 All-Star Game, and a highly controversial former MLBer will be in attendance, according to Reds owner Bob Castellini.
Answering a fan question at Q&A, Castellini said "You'll definitely see Pete Rose at the All-Star Game this year."#reds
— Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) January 22, 2015
It's unclear exactly what Rose will be doing at the event, but his attendance will certainly stir controversy after he received a lifetime ban from baseball for betting on games.
Rose has made a few appearances at ballparks since receiving the ban. He was allowed to attend the All-Century Team ceremony during the 1999 World Series and has been on hand in Cincinnati for various club ceremonies.
Outgoing commissioner Bud Selig said in July the decision on whether to let Rose be a part of the All-Star celebration lies with the Reds:
"That will be up to the Cincinnati club, and they know what they can do and can't do," Selig expressed. "It's sort of been subjective. But they've done some things with Pete, but they've been very, very thoughtful and limited. But that's a subject that I'm sure they'll discuss in the new year."
Rose's desire to be reinstated has been well documented, and his fate will now be in the hands of commissioner-elect Rob Manfred when he takes control from Selig later this month.
