tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post2369761755699294758..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: A Win! (And Some Rants)Nick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-71898896883879368672007-04-13T00:31:00.000-05:002007-04-13T00:31:00.000-05:00Yeah, he looked "ok" tonight.Yeah, he looked "ok" tonight.Corey Ettingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781991198791295874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-46942444243495545332007-04-12T19:57:00.000-05:002007-04-12T19:57:00.000-05:00Great rant! I too, am usually sitting near someon...Great rant! I too, am usually sitting near someone who arrogantly spouts off some crap that has no basis in reality. What makes these people work is that they surround themselves with people who know LESS than they do so they can say whatever they want and are believed! The girl behind me on Tuesday finally stopped talking about TWINGO (which she was obviously the expert about) in the 3rd inning and then was telling the guy with her everything about Jeff Cirillo, A-Rod, Jeter, and anyone else the guy asked about. No Lew Ford yet in my experience, but I can hardly wait! :)<BR/><BR/>The premium pricing thing bugs me too. And, you can't swap out any season tix for those games!<BR/><BR/>Ortiz looked pretty good. I've always thought he'd do okay, so I was hoping for a great performance. He'll have bad days, but I'm much more worried about Silva and Ponson - although Silva is looking okay so far tonight!WThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288252479824784829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-21135146571851628112007-04-12T19:25:00.000-05:002007-04-12T19:25:00.000-05:00I agree, it boasts some of the few seats in the bu...I agree, it boasts some of the few seats in the building that actually face home plate. You can leave the Tylenol at homeComedy Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483486050823024621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-82958065452871775232007-04-12T18:57:00.000-05:002007-04-12T18:57:00.000-05:00On a separate note - anybody sat in the upper box ...<I>On a separate note - anybody sat in the upper box seats around the infield? Opinions? I bought tix to the Cleveland series in that area and it's the only section I have never sat in. Seems like a steal on price compared to other sections view and price.</I><BR/><BR/>I very frequently sit in the upper deck behind home plate, section 225 or 224. Really great view. I think it's the best value you can get in the Dome.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-6262578122169245312007-04-12T16:57:00.000-05:002007-04-12T16:57:00.000-05:00On a separate note - anybody sat in the upper box ...On a separate note - anybody sat in the upper box seats around the infield? Opinions? I bought tix to the Cleveland series in that area and it's the only section I have never sat in. Seems like a steal on price compared to other sections view and price.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080782557776472016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-54562796675334788152007-04-12T16:46:00.000-05:002007-04-12T16:46:00.000-05:00The main reason the cubs series is so popular is b...The main reason the cubs series is so popular is because of all the transplants in MN from ChicagoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080782557776472016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-80507782812032167382007-04-12T16:35:00.000-05:002007-04-12T16:35:00.000-05:00Nick, please don't think I want to restrict your r...Nick, please don't think I want to restrict your right to complain.<BR/><BR/>I'm just surprised something like scalable pricing has not been in place prior to this time.<BR/><BR/>The interesting question is "Does pricing of a ticket influence attendance?".<BR/><BR/>Is there a price point which could guarantee sellouts for the Devil Ray Series, or I presume the Royal's series?<BR/><BR/>Sorry, it's the accountant in me :-)<BR/><BR/>Regards,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-23648396667171464712007-04-12T15:57:00.000-05:002007-04-12T15:57:00.000-05:00Even Johan Santana is human. Ortiz is Human. He wi...<I>Even Johan Santana is human. Ortiz is Human. He will have a few bad games. But don't immediately gang up on him after he's had one or two bad starts. After three in a row, yeah.</I><BR/><BR/>Ortiz's history would indicate that he's going to have more than "a few bad games" this year. But, he's looked good so far, so I'll lay off of him if he struggles a bit.<BR/><BR/><I>But the Cubs? There's only one reason you should ever want to see the Cubs play, and that is to see the game at Wrigley. Without their ballpark the Cubs are just a below average team. Yet you are charged (and people willingly pay) MORE to see them play. That's the true hogwash.</I><BR/><BR/>The reason for Yankees and Cubs (and Red Sox) tickets being in such high demand is because there is such large number of poseur fans for all those teams who like them simply because it's trendy.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-66871085068461966982007-04-12T14:04:00.000-05:002007-04-12T14:04:00.000-05:00And yet, months before they came to town last seas...And yet, months before they came to town last season,seats were nearly sold out for all three games...CoreyEttingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313049573278166260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-72696057890925771662007-04-12T13:51:00.000-05:002007-04-12T13:51:00.000-05:00What really doesn't make sense is the Premium pric...What really doesn't make sense is the Premium pricing whenever the Cubs come to town in interleague play. I mean, I understand why people would want to see the Yankees: they're always one of the best teams in baseball and they are chalk full of all-stars and future hall of famers.<BR/><BR/>But the Cubs? There's only one reason you should ever want to see the Cubs play, and that is to see the game at Wrigley. Without their ballpark the Cubs are just a below average team. Yet you are charged (and people willingly pay) MORE to see them play. That's the true hogwash.Comedy Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483486050823024621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-75402663106186555672007-04-12T13:41:00.000-05:002007-04-12T13:41:00.000-05:00Nick:At least you're acknowleging that Mr. Ortiz h...Nick:<BR/><BR/>At least you're acknowleging that Mr. Ortiz has pitched great! Do me a favor, will you? Don't rant about Ortiz untill he's lost THREE CONSECUTIVE starts. <BR/><BR/>Even Johan Santana is human. Ortiz is Human. He will have a few bad games. But don't immediately gang up on him after he's had one or two bad starts. After three in a row, yeah.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for noting he's had two good starts in a row...Lee Henschelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880477514189210545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-26440127365578423742007-04-12T12:51:00.000-05:002007-04-12T12:51:00.000-05:00To that dragon, I completely understand your point...To that dragon, I completely understand your point. But I still want to complain about it, since this is pretty obvious price gauging too.Nick M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05029328242185237902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-78819123178535775982007-04-12T07:09:00.001-05:002007-04-12T07:09:00.001-05:00"Premium Game" pricing seems to be new to sports, ..."Premium Game" pricing seems to be new to sports, and I would find it less offensive were some other flexibility for some lesser teams costing less.<BR/><BR/>Premium pricing is an everyday economic reality. If you want a week at the beach in the summer, the rooms are 2-3 times more costly than December, Cost to vacation in Florida in winter, much pricier than July, and I can fly to London between Oct 1 thru Mar 31 for roughly $400, yet in the summer that same ticket costs $700+.<BR/><BR/>It's supply & demand. Not sure exactly how to feel about it, since it's new to baseball, not new to everyday life.<BR/><BR/>Regards,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-55612395703806813992007-04-12T06:39:00.000-05:002007-04-12T06:39:00.000-05:00That "premium game" hogwash is maybe the most expl...That "premium game" hogwash is maybe the most explicit form of price gouging I've ever heard of. Did they jack up the price of the hot dogs too? Sheesh.WVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277962289113562175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-46327730129516715692007-04-12T02:26:00.000-05:002007-04-12T02:26:00.000-05:00The rants were far more entertaining than the meat...The rants were far more entertaining than the meat.Corey Ettingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781991198791295874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-7501257728185232652007-04-12T02:25:00.000-05:002007-04-12T02:25:00.000-05:00Quality post Nick... but you already knew that! Lo...Quality post Nick... but you already knew that! Love the rants so keep 'em coming!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707398148974058748noreply@blogger.com