So,I know this is good news financially for the city and the ballpark but does it have any other meaning? Is it any measure of prestige for the D'Backs team?

I  personally find the All Star game a huge bore.I enjoy the pre game stuff,the parade of Hall of Famers and things like that but I can't take a game seriously that is basically a pick up one.

I'm pleased about it of course but just wonder about the long term benefits.