January 27, 200521 yr At the Box Office: http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/...s_fla&fext=.jsp Delgado signing boosts ticket sales Marlins moving season packages faster than normal By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com Fans are clamoring for season tickets to see new first baseman Carlos Delgado and his fearsome left-handed bat. (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) MIAMI -- Luring a prize free agent catch like Carlos Delgado not only solidified the Marlins as playoff contenders. The windfall is being felt at the team's ticket offices, too. During business hours Wednesday, one day after the Marlins announced the signing of the power-hitting first baseman, the team said that it sold about $150,000 in various season-ticket packages, which is five times the amount for a normal day. A steady stream of calls poured in for tickets from 8:30 a.m. until shortly after 5 p.m. The Marlins didn't offer the exact number of season ticket packages that were sold, but the demand for tickets is expected to remain on the rise over the next few weeks. Delgado, 32, will formally be announced as a Marlin at a Thursday afternoon news conference. The Marlins signed Delgado to a four-year, $52 million contract that includes an option for a fifth year that makes the package possibly worth $64 million. The former Blue Jays slugger provides the Marlins with a left-handed cleanup hitter. Last year, Delgado belted 32 home runs and drove in 99 runs. Wednesday also marked a spike in phone calls for Spring Training tickets for the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. "It's been strong, even before the Delgado announcement," Roger Dean Stadium general manager Rob Rabenecker said. Roger Dean Stadium officials don't release the exact season ticket totals. But Rabenecker said tickets were selling at a 13 percent higher rate this season than a year ago when the Marlins were coming off a World Series championship. "We've got a lot of calls today," Rabenecker said. "The ticket windows have been strong for the Marlins and Cardinals [who share the complex]."
January 27, 200521 yr Thats Awesome I am glad to see more people are going to come out and support the Marlins
January 27, 200521 yr I have a feeling that another $150,000 worth of tickets are going to be sold tomorrow and the next day
January 27, 200521 yr $150,000 total $2,511 (average season ticket price) = 59.73715651135005973715651135006 or about 60 average full season tickets. Not too bad. Since most are Fish Tank.... $150,000 divided by $486 (Fish Tank adult, full season) = 308.64197530864197530864197530864 or about 309 season tickets.....of course that is if all of the buyers were in the Fish Tank.
January 27, 200521 yr I was told by the rep their target this year is 12-14K total season tix holder. Last year they had 10K. I think 14K is very possible.
January 27, 200521 yr Author When were you told that the team's target? If it was before Mr. Delgado signed with us, then I think we can definitely go over 14K... :thumbup
January 27, 200521 yr Author By the way, dunno if any of you would know this, is it possible to buy a season ticket package after the season starts? I don't think I can commit to a particular package until I find out what my schedule will be like during the summer.
January 27, 200521 yr Season tickets aren't worth it. My father and I will be attending 15-20 games and will pay individually.
January 27, 200521 yr $150,000 total $2,511 (average season ticket price) = 59.73715651135005973715651135006 or about 60 average full season tickets. Not too bad. Since most are Fish Tank.... $150,000 divided by $486 (Fish Tank adult, full season) = 308.64197530864197530864197530864 or about 309 season tickets.....of course that is if all of the buyers were in the Fish Tank. 669195[/snapback] I'm fairly certain 150k is for all season ticket packs, incl 41 flex and sat & sun plans.
January 27, 200521 yr Author I think you save some money if you get a package. And you also get priority for postseason tickets. And I want to be able to get a ticket to watch the Fish in the postseason.
January 27, 200521 yr $150,000 total $2,511 (average season ticket price) = 59.73715651135005973715651135006 or about 60 average full season tickets. Not too bad. Since most are Fish Tank.... $150,000 divided by $486 (Fish Tank adult, full season) = 308.64197530864197530864197530864 or about 309 season tickets.....of course that is if all of the buyers were in the Fish Tank. 669195[/snapback] I'm fairly certain 150k is for all season ticket packs, incl 41 flex and sat & sun plans. 669260[/snapback] I know, but MLB counts it as 81 games=1 season ticket package.....so I just did it based on the average for 81 games and the Fish Tank average for 81 games.
January 27, 200521 yr Glad to see that the public is responding so well to this signing. I hope they stay around all season this time... :whistle
January 27, 200521 yr I was told by the rep their target this year is 12-14K total season tix holder. Last year they had 10K. I think 14K is very possible. 669199[/snapback] It should be more than possible. Hell, we should have 20,000 season ticket holders.
January 27, 200521 yr When were you told that the team's target? If it was before Mr. Delgado signed with us, then I think we can definitely go over 14K... :thumbup 669255[/snapback] This was after Delgado signed with us.
January 27, 200521 yr $150k, i'd estimate the average price of all season ticket packages combined and all seating locations is about $2500, so that's about 60 new accounts, I assume.
January 27, 200521 yr By the way, dunno if any of you would know this, is it possible to buy a season ticket package after the season starts? I don't think I can commit to a particular package until I find out what my schedule will be like during the summer. 669256[/snapback] if you remember, last year the marlins were very creative with different packages after the season started. I'm sure there will be various different options for you throughout the season.
January 27, 200521 yr Author By the way, dunno if any of you would know this, is it possible to buy a season ticket package after the season starts?? I don't think I can commit to a particular package until I find out what my schedule will be like during the summer. 669256[/snapback] if you remember, last year the marlins were very creative with different packages after the season started. I'm sure there will be various different options for you throughout the season. 669464[/snapback] Sounds good. I'll definitely purchase a good plan. :thumbup
January 27, 200521 yr Well you know I got mine so I help out when possible! I got the full season this year even though you know I will not go to every game but there is this cute waitress at the restaurant close to my office than I can give the tickets to when I can not go or its raining bad or something because she has a really small brother that loves the Marlins. Everybody should love the Marlins after what they did for Miami you know. So go get tickets and if you want to visit I am in section 144 row 10 so I can see Delgado up close and shout to him VAMOS CARLOS SACALE LA MIERDA A LA PELOTA. haha oye we are going to really kick butt this season so buy tickets now. :thumbup :cool
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