retro1983hat Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I know I don't want to belabor the attendance issue and I know it will improve once it gets closer to summer, but first place showdown vs. the Twins on half price night ..... not a good sign of things to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 (edited) another attendance thread? :rolly Edited April 20, 2005 by Soxnbears01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 It's a week night in April, kids are in school, college kids are still away at school and people have to work the next morning. No big deal IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 08:27 AM) I know I don't want to belabor the attendance issue and I know it will improve once it gets closer to summer, but first place showdown vs. the Twins on half price night ..... not a good sign of things to come. I do think that park would have been near 30,000 if it were half price IMO , "half price night" sounds a lot more marketable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 09:27 AM) I know I don't want to belabor the attendance issue and I know it will improve once it gets closer to summer, but first place showdown vs. the Twins on half price night ..... not a good sign of things to come. But yet.. you did... :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Isn't the Pepsi deal for upper deck tickets only? I was at the game last night, and at the start there looked to be about 5000 in the stands. It got reasonably full, and the upper deck had a higher proportion than usual. Its still April. Even the Cubs have tickets available this time of year. Wait until school is out, and the weather can be count on. If the team is doing as well as it is now, it will be sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 09:33 AM) Isn't the Pepsi deal for upper deck tickets only? I was at the game last night, and at the start there looked to be about 5000 in the stands. It got reasonably full, and the upper deck had a higher proportion than usual. Its still April. Even the Cubs have tickets available this time of year. Wait until school is out, and the weather can be count on. If the team is doing as well as it is now, it will be sold out. Yes, it's only for UD tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 02:33 PM) Isn't the Pepsi deal for upper deck tickets only? I was at the game last night, and at the start there looked to be about 5000 in the stands. It got reasonably full, and the upper deck had a higher proportion than usual. Its still April. Even the Cubs have tickets available this time of year. Wait until school is out, and the weather can be count on. If the team is doing as well as it is now, it will be sold out. Thx for the info. I was wondering how full the UD was last night with the promotion and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 08:29 AM) It's a week night in April, kids are in school, college kids are still away at school and people have to work the next morning. No big deal IMO. THANK YOU!!! Remember the Lee Elia rant.. 85% OF THE PEOPLE WORK FOR A LIVING!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 10:27 AM) I know I don't want to belabor the attendance issue and I know it will improve once it gets closer to summer, but first place showdown vs. the Twins on half price night ..... not a good sign of things to come. Also, unless you were at the game, SILENCE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Can we create a "Beating a Dead Horse" icon?? This is as close as I can get: WHY WHY WHY Do we need to discuss the attendance after every game?!? ARRRGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I believe that limiting the 2-for-1 to the upper deck definitely prevents some people from taking advantage of it. As nice as I think the UD is - it's always gotten a bad rap, and it's much better now than it had been, which was NOT BAD - more people enjoy the amenities and ambience of the lower deck. I realize that the Sox are trying to encourage people to buy UD seats through this promotion, but I think a lot of people simply won't, no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sec159row2 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 08:30 AM) I do think that park would have been near 30,000 if it were half price IMO , "half price night" sounds a lot more marketable. ???????? what ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 WHO CARES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 09:06 AM) Can we create a "Beating a Dead Horse" icon?? This is as close as I can get: WHY WHY WHY Do we need to discuss the attendance after every game?!? ARRRGH It's what defines us as Sox fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox-r-us Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 03:06 PM) Can we create a "Beating a Dead Horse" icon?? This is as close as I can get: WHY WHY WHY Do we need to discuss the attendance after every game?!? ARRRGH It does not have to be discussed after every game, but it does deserve to be discussed every now and then because it is the single most impt reason we cannot compete consistently. If we had the payroll of the Cubs, we would be winning the division for the past 5 years (no doubt in my mind). And yes, high payroll does not mean you will win automatically, but with Kenny at our helm, I am comfortable with him making those decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 There was a Bulls game too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmbjeff Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 (edited) I for one, hate the UD anywhere I go, and the Cell, as much as it's a great park, the UD sucks worse than anywhere else in my opinion. I would only sit up there for a cubs vs sox game or a playoff game. So the tuesday pepsi night isnt a good deal for me, unless of course i get there early and go to the bullpen sports bar. Edited April 20, 2005 by dmbjeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyman6544 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(aboz56 @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 02:29 PM) It's a week night in April, kids are in school, college kids are still away at school and people have to work the next morning. No big deal IMO. exactly, wait another 2 weeks or so when school is out and people will start to show up. plus, we actually have a basketball team that is still playing for something now, too. Edited April 20, 2005 by moneyman6544 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 04:59 PM) It does not have to be discussed after every game, but it does deserve to be discussed every now and then because it is the single most impt reason we cannot compete consistently. If we had the payroll of the Cubs, we would be winning the division for the past 5 years (no doubt in my mind). And yes, high payroll does not mean you will win automatically, but with Kenny at our helm, I am comfortable with him making those decisions. Bulls***. Our payroll has been larger than the teams in this division the past what, four years? At least since Cleveland's "dynasty" ended. Money doesn't do s***. We're at $75 million this year, that's more than enough to win on... EDIT: I shouldn't say that money doesn't do s***, because, it does. But we're above average in the major leagues, and the payroll might be upped to $80 million (JR said it). You can't tell me that we can't compete because we don't have a huge payroll. A smart GM will overcome most lack of money deficincies... Edited April 20, 2005 by CWSGuy406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 11:59 AM) There was a Bulls game too.... That's what kept me from going. If I wasn't at the Bulls game I would have been at the Cell. I saw lots of Sox fans there too. The guy next to me was keeping me up to date on the score using his cell phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 03:06 PM) That's what kept me from going. If I wasn't at the Bulls game I would have been at the Cell. I saw lots of Sox fans there too. The guy next to me was keeping me up to date on the score using his cell phone. That's a lame excuse...you should have been at both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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