JoeC Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 13 hours ago, greg775 said: That is kind of an interesting topic. Would fans go if the tickets the rest of the season starting now were free? I would say yes some would go only if the parking also was free. 20 bills or whatever they are charging is a good whack to the wallet these days. Considering you probably can get in the park cheap right now off the secondary market collapsing regarding the Sox I'd say you'd also need free parking to agree to go to a game. Didn’t they give tickets away for like $1 toward the end of last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 8/16/2024 at 12:20 PM, JoeC said: Didn’t they give tickets away for like $1 toward the end of last year? The Monday night dbacks game had to be moved to a Thursday due to a hurricane impacting NYY/AZ series in New York. Sox made it $1 tickets and free parking as an impromptu fan appreciation day. my season tix in the uppers became free seats in the premium lower level and I got an account credit for the original game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/tickets/season-tickets?utm_source=cws_ticket_news&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Ticket_Plans&utm_term=082024&utm_content=Seasons&partnerId=it-20240820-10819438-cws-1-A&utm_id=it-20240820-10819438-cws-1-A It's Never Too Early To Lock In (2025) Plans! Edited August 21 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie4Pres Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 10%? LMAO. You couldn't fucking pay me to attend a Sox game at this point. My starting price is $500. That would cover the food/alcohol I would have to consume to forget about how pathetic this organization is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 4 hours ago, Paulie4Pres said: 10%? LMAO. You couldn't fucking pay me to attend a Sox game at this point. My starting price is $500. That would cover the food/alcohol I would have to consume to forget about how pathetic this organization is. I bet payroll will be down more than 10%. Edited August 21 by Dick Allen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dick Allen said: I bet payroll will be down more than 10%. The rumor is that the Sox payroll is getting cut to $100 million, which would be a bottom five payroll in the MLB. Edited August 21 by WhiteSox2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I'm less worried about the 2025 MLB payroll and more worried about: 1. Analytics budget 2. Player development budget ...not that we'd really get to see that, but the MLB goals for 2025 should be: 1. If lower-ceiling players (the Sosas of the world) are close to ready, give them playing time and development opportunities at the MLB level. 2. Fill the other positions with intelligent flippable-reclamation-project signings. Guys like Flexen, etc., who can come cheap, but this time, focus on players that the analytics and player development staff identify as "we can fix that" guys. If they aren't working out, dump 'em early and move onto the next guy. If they somehow work out, flip 'em for AA / AAA prospects. 2025 will be painful regardless at the MLB level, so you might as well focus on building up assets to have some hope of a core to emerge in 2026. So, in summary, we're all doomed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 34 minutes ago, JoeC said: I'm less worried about the 2025 MLB payroll and more worried about: 1. Analytics budget 2. Player development budget ...not that we'd really get to see that, but the MLB goals for 2025 should be: 1. If lower-ceiling players (the Sosas of the world) are close to ready, give them playing time and development opportunities at the MLB level. 2. Fill the other positions with intelligent flippable-reclamation-project signings. Guys like Flexen, etc., who can come cheap, but this time, focus on players that the analytics and player development staff identify as "we can fix that" guys. If they aren't working out, dump 'em early and move onto the next guy. If they somehow work out, flip 'em for AA / AAA prospects. 2025 will be painful regardless at the MLB level, so you might as well focus on building up assets to have some hope of a core to emerge in 2026. So, in summary, we're all doomed. Problem with the low payroll is it makes Benintendi someone they feel they have to trade, which obviously will lessen the Crochet return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTC Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 In typical Sox fashion, they get the math backwards. People would likely pay an additional 10% to go to the park and not listen to Schiffren!! Pay less to NOT listen to the broadcast is like a double win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/21/white-sox-keep-losing-reduced-2025-tickets-to-hell-on-sale-now-jerry-reinsdorf-steve-stone-pedro-grifol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46DidIt Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Tell Brooks to add another zero to that number and he’ll have a buyer over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdGen Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 For me it's not really the money, it's the time investment. Between driving to the park, back home and the game itself its 4 or 5 hours to watch non competitive boring baseball. Lower ticket prices don't fix that. There are usually 9 or 10 games on MLB TV that are more interesting without the time commitment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 On 8/14/2024 at 7:54 PM, southsider2k5 said: Stone hasn't been a good partner in a long time as an announcer. He's short, he's combative, and if he doesn't feel like it, he refuses to do his job and fill time. Gordon Beckham has been a way better partner as he is willing to fill the air when John asks questions, and tell stories when the situation dictates. he blocked me on Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 2 hours ago, joejoesox said: he blocked me on Twitter You aren't alone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 5 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: You aren't alone Southpaw has followed me for about 8-9 years. through thick and thin. Stoney just couldn't tolerate me, even when being just mildly ornery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 (edited) 21 minutes ago, joejoesox said: Southpaw has followed me for about 8-9 years. through thick and thin. Stoney just couldn't tolerate me, even when being just mildly ornery Stone Pony is now just another loyal peon of Jerry’s. Long gone are the days of The Legend questioning the team as he did with the Cubs in 2004. He is milking this gig into retirement, not that he even needs the money, but probably because he is bored. I believe he is still divorced and his main companions are his dogs. Edited August 23 by WhiteSox2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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