canada-marlin24 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 In the wrap for last nights game: The good news for the Pirates: Just 8,444 bothered to show. "Just like a home game," Uggla said. a little harsh but true lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Ball Bunt Machine Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 He's allowed to say it. I have no beef with him talking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofthefish Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I don't care who you are that's funny :notworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaFish Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 That attendance figure is pretty anemic, but I doubt we'd get 8,400 here to watch us play the Pirates. April 4 vs. Pirates: 10,089 April 5 vs. Pirates: 15,752 April 6 vs. Pirates: 10,431 ...and in 2007 there was... June 26 vs. Pirates: 11,044 June 27 vs. Pirates: 11,222 June 28 vs. Pirates: 31,628 Hmm, it looks we got more than 8,400 here to watch us play the Pirates in 2007 and 2008. (Source: ESPN.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I don't know what the weather has been like in Pittsburgh but we've had a cold front on Sunday/Monday. Today it was pretty nice though. EDIT: Looks like it was in the low 60s yesterday. Not terribly cold, so yes it is a little ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelGOT2Rings Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 The Pirates are pretty much the prime example for anyone to argue why building a brand new stadium to a generally loathed/cheap front ownership group will not magically increase fan attendance at games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Girardi Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 The Pirates are pretty much the prime example for anyone to argue why building a brand new stadium to a generally loathed/cheap front ownership group will not magically increase fan attendance at games. You have to contend too. If you make the playoff, they will come during the next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman81 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 The Pirates are pretty much the prime example for anyone to argue why building a brand new stadium to a generally loathed/cheap front ownership group will not magically increase fan attendance at games. The Pirates had average attendance over 30k in PNC Park's first year, and over 23k in it's second year. Building a new stadium absolutely increases fan attendance at games, especially considering the Pirates have sucked every year since 1992. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 That attendance figure is pretty anemic, but I doubt we'd get 8,400 here to watch us play the Pirates. April 4 vs. Pirates: 10,089 April 5 vs. Pirates: 15,752 April 6 vs. Pirates: 10,431 ...and in 2007 there was... June 26 vs. Pirates: 11,044 June 27 vs. Pirates: 11,222 June 28 vs. Pirates: 31,628 Hmm, it looks we got more than 8,400 here to watch us play the Pirates in 2007 and 2008. (Source: ESPN.com) April 4th, 5th, and 6th were weekend games (Fri, Sat, Sun). Yesterday was a monday. You kinda have to give them leeway because if it were a Monday night here in Miami, there would probably be 8400 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 The Pirates fans will support a winner, hell they'll even support a loser. But it's hard for any city to support a team that's been irrelevant for such a long time, same thing is happening in Baltimore to what used to be some of the best fans in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaFish Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 April 4th, 5th, and 6th were weekend games (Fri, Sat, Sun). Yesterday was a monday. You kinda have to give them leeway because if it were a Monday night here in Miami, there would probably be 8400 as well. Yeah, but the 2007 games I listed were Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costabear Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I went do the day game during the week vs the Pirates last year. One of Scott Olsen's only real good starts. It was also Camp Day or something, so that's probably why there was 30,000+ there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanley2 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 That attendance figure is pretty anemic, but I doubt we'd get 8,400 here to watch us play the Pirates. April 4 vs. Pirates: 10,089 April 5 vs. Pirates: 15,752 April 6 vs. Pirates: 10,431 ...and in 2007 there was... June 26 vs. Pirates: 11,044 June 27 vs. Pirates: 11,222 June 28 vs. Pirates: 31,628 Hmm, it looks we got more than 8,400 here to watch us play the Pirates in 2007 and 2008. (Source: ESPN.com) june 28, 2007? can somebody elaborate? and that quote is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchingWinsGames Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 see the post above yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbethan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I went do the day game during the week vs the Pirates last year. One of Scott Olsen's only real good starts. It was also Camp Day or something, so that's probably why there was 30,000+ there. Ah yes, I remember that game. Little kids everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanley2 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 see the post above yours :hat :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsContinueTo ShowDomi Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 i was at that camp day along with LegacyofCangelosi, and it was pretty funny at times realizing how few people were actually there for the ballgame (not just camp staff and kids) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all black marlins hat Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I was at that game as well. I was annoyed by a Mets fan that was one of the camp leaders from the group near us. He kept making the kids cheer for Nady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbethan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I was at that game as well. I was annoyed by a Mets fan that was one of the camp leaders from the group near us. He kept making the kids cheer for Nady. Haha, I think I was by you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBob27 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I was at that game as well. I was annoyed by a Mets fan that was one of the camp leaders from the group near us. He kept making the kids cheer for Nady. Haha, I think I was by you. We were also there. I don't remember the Mets fan thing, but I do remember all the little kiddies. I truely enjoy watching the kids have a good time at the games, but when they are en masse like that it just reminds me why I like my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I prefer going to a game with only 20 other fans in the stands rather than 25,000 screaming children. My god those kids are annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I prefer going to a game with only 20 other fans in the stands rather than 25,000 screaming children. My god those kids are annoying. I despise children. Annoying as hell and they never shut up. That's the biggest advantage the NFL has over MLB. Far less kids at the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaFish Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 That's the biggest advantage the NFL has over MLB. Far less kids at the games. I'm sorry, but as someone who takes my kid to Marlins games (and BroncoBob can attest that EvenLittler SoFlaFish is very well behaved at games!), I'd prefer screaming kids at the stadium than dumb drunk rednecks wanting to pick a fight with anyone around them. There's a reason why I stopped going to Dolphins games - and I was reminded of that last season when I was given 7th row seats in the lower bowl, only to still have brawls break out in front of my son because of drunken rednecks trying to prove their miniscule manhood to everyone there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbethan Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 That's the biggest advantage the NFL has over MLB. Far less kids at the games. I'm sorry, but as someone who takes my kid to Marlins games (and BroncoBob can attest that EvenLittler SoFlaFish is very well behaved at games!), I'd prefer screaming kids at the stadium than dumb drunk rednecks wanting to pick a fight with anyone around them. There's a reason why I stopped going to Dolphins games - and I was reminded of that last season when I was given 7th row seats in the lower bowl, only to still have brawls break out in front of my son because of drunken rednecks trying to prove their miniscule manhood to everyone there. +1, minus the whole "takes my kid to the games" stuff. I love seeing kids at the games, it's the stupid adults I despise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamibaseball Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 i was at last saturday game their were alot little league team in fishtank i have to move because their could not seat for secord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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