Trey05Marlins Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 9,853 at Indians/White Sox game today. Smallest crowd in Progressive Field history. Ballpark opened in 1994. And yet we always get the jokes for having no fans? Come on Cleveland. It's a nice park, it's the first weekend of the year, and it's not like your busy watching Lebron anymore. Pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Me Some Fish Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Isn't 9k good for a minor league team though? Seriously though, that's terrible. Especially on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E CaT PanTHer Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 that's seriously unbelievable for a season opening series on the weekend! Are you sure that number is accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Beinfest Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 that's seriously unbelievable for a season opening series on the weekend! Are you sure that number is accurate? This. Not like the Marlins don't get games with around 10k attendance... But the opening series? On the weekend nonetheless? That's rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 That city and that franchise have been going down the tubes pretty rapidly. Weather is never a good excuse, but I'd bet that temperatures in the 40s are a dealbreaker for a lot of people on top of the fact that the franchise isn't very exciting. The same thing happens with the Orioles. Both teams were good in the 90s and had new parks that sold out every night. Now the teams suck and people lost enthusiasm. April is always a bad month for the Orioles too. When that temperature gets below 50 you start seeing a lot of ~10,000-12,000 nights. It should pick up a bit when it gets warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E CaT PanTHer Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I know the Indians were down 14-0 last night, but they made a pretty good comeback towards the end to make it 14-10. That's something to build on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnellders Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Isn't the 2nd game of the season usually much smaller attendances than Opening Day? Sure there is a stat out there to prove it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan88 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Hastily made Cleveland tourism video! 'it really says it all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entendu Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I think weather played a big part in that, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroFishOne Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I don't know when their stadium was made but if fans were complaining about weather first and foremost before they made it, no one to blame but whoever decided against a retractable roof stadium. Milwaukee did it right with there stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Jones Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Did Rachel Phelps assume ownership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 In case you haven't noticed, and judging by the attendance you haven't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVETOY Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Come on guys, when you have glass windows you don't throw stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbethan Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Come on guys, when you have glass windows you don't throw stones. I think this is more about how all the stones are constantly thrown at our house, we just want to see one single stone thrown at someone else. It's been a couple years since we've had the worst attendance but the Florida teams (Rays too) are the only ones constantly receiving potshots about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBob27 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Come on guys, when you have glass windows you don't throw stones. I think this is more about how all the stones are constantly thrown at our house, we just want to see one single stone thrown at someone else. It's been a couple years since we've had the worst attendance but the Florida teams (Rays too) are the only ones constantly receiving potshots about it. When you are at or very near the bottom of that list year in and year out, and when your local media continually get their digs in on it, MV is right. Don't throw stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbethan Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Come on guys, when you have glass windows you don't throw stones. I think this is more about how all the stones are constantly thrown at our house, we just want to see one single stone thrown at someone else. It's been a couple years since we've had the worst attendance but the Florida teams (Rays too) are the only ones constantly receiving potshots about it. When you are at or very near the bottom of that list year in and year out, and when your local media continually get their digs in on it, MV is right. Don't throw stones. Did you read my post? Not throwing stones, just wondering why we're the only one being pelted with rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherrealfan Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Come on guys, when you have glass windows you don't throw stones. I think this is more about how all the stones are constantly thrown at our house, we just want to see one single stone thrown at someone else. It's been a couple years since we've had the worst attendance but the Florida teams (Rays too) are the only ones constantly receiving potshots about it. When you are at or very near the bottom of that list year in and year out, and when your local media continually get their digs in on it, MV is right. Don't throw stones. Did you read my post? Not throwing stones, just wondering why we're the only one being pelted with rocks. It is annoying, can't get angry anymore, just a constant annoyance, that it is true that only the Marlins have to endure pot shots for the empty seats. Until late in the season last year, all you could see in Cincy were red seats, cleveland, baltimore. etc. but only if a ball went in to the stands at a marlins game would ESPN sports center say "um, as usual no one there to catch that ball". Forget about weather, your reigning AL east champion, indoors draw 22,000 on the first saturday night game. Rays Nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Me Some Fish Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Rays Republic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMagnus Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yeah, Rays Republic, get it right or get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbob1313 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Come on guys, when you have glass windows you don't throw stones. I think this is more about how all the stones are constantly thrown at our house, we just want to see one single stone thrown at someone else. It's been a couple years since we've had the worst attendance but the Florida teams (Rays too) are the only ones constantly receiving potshots about it. When you are at or very near the bottom of that list year in and year out, and when your local media continually get their digs in on it, MV is right. Don't throw stones. Did you read my post? Not throwing stones, just wondering why we're the only one being pelted with rocks. The Rays and Marlins are consistently competitive, more so than teams like Oakland or Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enterthemadness Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Well, the economy sucks. Some people say a double dip recession may happen if gas and food prices go up. *gulp* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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