ewokpelts Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Seeing as the Sox themselves fixed the ticket price issue, what would people do to make the overall Sox experience better? Two things from me: 1. Ushers in EVERY SECTION - too many stupid s*** happens because people know there's no consequences. 2. Parking lots should open earlier, ESPECIALLY on weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The Sox experience is great the way it is. Obviously having restaurants and bars around the ballpark would be HUGE for fan postgame experiences. But the bicardi at the park was a step in that direction. I love what the organization is doing to accommodate the fan base for all ages. They lowered prices on parking and tickets. That is fantastic! What this organization needs is a right handed ACE and a 3B. I wouldn't mind a veteran closer as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Oct 24, 2012 -> 05:50 PM) Seeing as the Sox themselves fixed the ticket price issue, what would people do to make the overall Sox experience better? Two things from me: 1. Ushers in EVERY SECTION - too many stupid s*** happens because people know there's no consequences. 2. Parking lots should open earlier, ESPECIALLY on weekends. On #1, I think they have enough, they just don't do anything. They wander around in the hallways, or in the entrances to the seats, but never actually look around or do anything they are supposed to. They gather in little pods and talk. I would love to see the team invest in the neighborhood more to enhance the area experience, but I guess that is a different topic. In the park, I think its pretty damn good already. Food prices are too high, same with drinks. Get rid of the stupid Chevy Pride Crew. Mix up the between innings stuff, that gets stale fast. More things involving fans doing things on the field between innings would be more entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 24, 2012 -> 06:36 PM) On #1, I think they have enough, they just don't do anything. They wander around in the hallways, or in the entrances to the seats, but never actually look around or do anything they are supposed to. They gather in little pods and talk. I would love to see the team invest in the neighborhood more to enhance the area experience, but I guess that is a different topic. In the park, I think its pretty damn good already. Food prices are too high, same with drinks. Get rid of the stupid Chevy Pride Crew. Mix up the between innings stuff, that gets stale fast. More things involving fans doing things on the field between innings would be more entertaining. Jim Thompson has said ISFA tried to open a hotel or add more amenities, and the Sox have turned that down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 They need to make the park an event itself on game day. Open the place earlier, have tourist-y things to see and do inside pregame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 24, 2012 -> 08:12 PM) They need to make the park an event itself on game day. Open the place earlier, have tourist-y things to see and do inside pregame.they do that already. bands playing outside, tailgating, ect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Oct 24, 2012 -> 09:47 PM) they do that already. bands playing outside, tailgating, ect.... It needs to be at least three hours before the game. Have a team museum, autograph signings by former players, contests, inside and outside activities. Get people in the park and spending money early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 24, 2012 -> 08:51 PM) It needs to be at least three hours before the game. Have a team museum, autograph signings by former players, contests, inside and outside activities. Get people in the park and spending money early. Would really only be worth it for Saturday games though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 24, 2012 -> 08:51 PM) It needs to be at least three hours before the game. Have a team museum, autograph signings by former players, contests, inside and outside activities. Get people in the park and spending money early. that would be cool. i hate getting to games early and being locked out of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Oct 24, 2012 -> 09:06 PM) that would be cool. i hate getting to games early and being locked out of the park. Quit dryhumping Southpaw and maybe they will start letting you in again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Yeah, I agree that they need to open the park earlier. The ability to see the SOX taking batting practice and catch balls hit by them would mean so much more than the visiting teams. And like someone else already mentioned, it would get people spending money sooner. If I got in to the park 2-3 hours before gametime, I would definitely be buying a drink at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Part of me has a bit of sadness at the park because when I spend my time there and I know it's over far too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobryansson Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Let people from the upper deck down to the lower deck for stuff. It's been a long time since the misbehavior that prompted the isolation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Seeing as the Sox themselves fixed the ticket price issue, what would people do to make the overall Sox experience better? Two things from me: 1. Ushers in EVERY SECTION - too many stupid s*** happens because people know there's no consequences. 2. Parking lots should open earlier, ESPECIALLY on weekends. I agree on the second one. Since I live out of town and have to drive to games, it would be nice to be able to park 3-4 hours before the game. Other than that, I'm probably the wrong person to ask. I'm there to watch a baseball game. I don't really care about the food selection, what music is playing, what the entertainment is, or any of that stuff. I think it's sad that people need to be entertained at a baseball game, but I guess that's how society is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Oct 24, 2012 -> 10:24 PM) Yeah, I agree that they need to open the park earlier. The ability to see the SOX taking batting practice and catch balls hit by them would mean so much more than the visiting teams. And like someone else already mentioned, it would get people spending money sooner. If I got in to the park 2-3 hours before gametime, I would definitely be buying a drink at the very least. I'd love to see early BP, but it wouldn't make a difference in attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 07:38 AM) I'd love to see early BP, but it wouldn't make a difference in attendance. Might help a little... but it could also help the Sox get more revenue, via concessions and souvenir sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Might help a little... but it could also help the Sox get more revenue, via concessions and souvenir sales. It also costs more to have all the employees working extra hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 09:03 AM) It also costs more to have all the employees working extra hours. Yes, and that is where the balancing act is. How much do you open? How many ushers get there earlier? Setting up the shifts just the right way would be the key to making money that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Open the park early on Saturday for full Sox BP, make it an event. Encourage guys to sign autographs, toss more balls into the stands, etc. Since it's rare, you could get people to come out. There's zero reason to open the park at 4pm on a Tuesday. You'll have 12 people there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 09:20 AM) Open the park early on Saturday for full Sox BP, make it an event. Encourage guys to sign autographs, toss more balls into the stands, etc. Since it's rare, you could get people to come out. There's zero reason to open the park at 4pm on a Tuesday. You'll have 12 people there. Agree, and I do think having the players doing more autographs and fan interaction would create a big draw for families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Take out the last 2 rows of upper deck seats and build a walkway up there with a few concession stands that would be easier to access from the mid to high seats in the upper deck. It would be a nice walk around too, great view and in no one's way that is sitting down. In a way, like old comiskey with stands at the top of upper deck, though those were behind a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (klaus kinski @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 09:33 AM) Take out the last 2 rows of upper deck seats and build a walkway up there with a few concession stands that would be easier to access from the mid to high seats in the upper deck. It would be a nice walk around too, great view and in no one's way that is sitting down. In a way, like old comiskey with stands at the top of upper deck, though those were behind a wall. And where do you think the state will get 40 million topay for that? Your idea also means removing the roof and re attaching it to new struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 09:20 AM) Open the park early on Saturday for full Sox BP, make it an event. Encourage guys to sign autographs, toss more balls into the stands, etc. Since it's rare, you could get people to come out. There's zero reason to open the park at 4pm on a Tuesday. You'll have 12 people there. I'd open a few stands behind home plate and the fandeck stand. As most people will be either behind home plate to get autographs or in the outfiel to shag fly balls. I think 2 hours is sufficient as the sox bp is 2 hours before the start of game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think kids day should br every sunday, with autographs and kids running the bases. No reason to not have that. And i dont care if the players are in the pennant race, no ducking it on fan appreciation day like they did this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 10:22 AM) And where do you think the state will get 40 million topay for that? Your idea also means removing the roof and re attaching it to new struts. You asked for a suggestion-didn't put a price tag on it. This is not the original roof-it was changed before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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