SonOfJack Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 DJ’s at baseball parks are never a good idea Circus atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 People aren't coming to the games unless it is playoff time, we saw that last year when we had an All-Star OF and a guy chasing 60 homers. If the attendance numbers per game always under 10K before the meaningful games coming,then I doubt how many seasons after Jeter and Sherman would give up on this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 If the attendance numbers per game always under 10K before the meaningful games coming,then I doubt how many seasons after Jeter and Sherman would give up on this team. The risk of buying a team in Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Is this the appropriate time to mention Barry Jackson's article this morning quoting Chip Bowers (Marlins" president/baseball operations) great new revolutionary ideas on putting butts in the stands. One-improve the food options and Two-and I quote "potentially having a disc jockey at games reflect the Miami vibe...an atmosphere like an NBA game". Sorry, there was no mention of meaningful games. As long as they keep thinking that Miami fans are mindless drones that show up based on what music they play, it is insulting. I thought that Jeter was going to pack the stadium because he was going to play more latin music. We already have a disc jockey anyway, and he is annoying. Aren't we all tired of screaming DJ's after all these years with the same "Cmon Miami, make some noise". Where'd you see this article? I can't find it. I wish they'd reduce food/concession prices - it makes you not want to buy anything, or at the very least, buy a fraction of what you would have with reduced pricing. A DJ playing "Miami vibe" music will not make people come to the park (I think they've gone overboard with the Latin music) - a good team will, and we won't have that for a couple of years, so I understand that they're trying things to see if they can get people in. I'd love to see the real numbers of attendance for previous years - I know this year's numbers are abysmal (something like a 9,500-9,700 average), but I know they're also reporting "real" attendance of people that actually went through the gates, whereas previous numbers included tickets sold whether people were there or not. Does anyone have any ideas of what could be done? (Aside from better/meaningful games) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entendu Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 lol you guys are keeping close track of this dumpster fire. We can't even lose properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofthefish Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Might as well make it 2023 and celebrate 20 years since winning a World Series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Speaking of which, whatever happened to that user who was obsessed with the blonde clevelander waitress and.... what happened to her? lol. Ah, yes, "Marlins" ... literally the username. Major creepo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Two walk-off wins from the WS contender,how about keep this team for one more year and see what happens,I know many people would say this is stupid but they played the .500 ball games since June 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Two walk-off wins from the WS contender,how about keep this team for one more year and see what happens,I know many people would say this is stupid but they played the .500 ball games since June 1. You really think that this same exact team can contend next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 You really think that this same exact team can contend next year? Maybe not contend yet,but with more talents up from the minors this team would be much watchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish53 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Where'd you see this article? I can't find it. I wish they'd reduce food/concession prices - it makes you not want to buy anything, or at the very least, buy a fraction of what you would have with reduced pricing. A DJ playing "Miami vibe" music will not make people come to the park (I think they've gone overboard with the Latin music) - a good team will, and we won't have that for a couple of years, so I understand that they're trying things to see if they can get people in. I'd love to see the real numbers of attendance for previous years - I know this year's numbers are abysmal (something like a 9,500-9,700 average), but I know they're also reporting "real" attendance of people that actually went through the gates, whereas previous numbers included tickets sold whether people were there or not. Does anyone have any ideas of what could be done? (Aside from better/meaningful games) It was in Wed paper, Jackson's sports buzz. Only a part of the full column. Look towards the end. I can't find it on the online version, so it would only be in the print edition or the e-edition of the print edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 You really think that this same exact team can contend next year? They may not be as far off as some thought but yeah they aren’t a year away and they need more help. I for one have seen more than I expected from this roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I give credit to @DTrain who posted about yesterday’s game. He does post for both the good and the bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 The risk of buying a team in Miami. Jeter will buy into the Yankees when the time comes... I'm almost sure of it. As if this is a Minor League assignment and he's waiting to get called up to the big leagues. Wait..... shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Where'd you see this article? I can't find it. I wish they'd reduce food/concession prices - it makes you not want to buy anything, or at the very least, buy a fraction of what you would have with reduced pricing. A DJ playing "Miami vibe" music will not make people come to the park (I think they've gone overboard with the Latin music) - a good team will, and we won't have that for a couple of years, so I understand that they're trying things to see if they can get people in. I'd love to see the real numbers of attendance for previous years - I know this year's numbers are abysmal (something like a 9,500-9,700 average), but I know they're also reporting "real" attendance of people that actually went through the gates, whereas previous numbers included tickets sold whether people were there or not. Does anyone have any ideas of what could be done? (Aside from better/meaningful games) I've been watching intently on what Arthur Blank and the Falcons have done in the Mercedes Benz Dome in Atlanta. The hope is that business model will resonate with sports as a whole and lead a drive to be more in line with Mall Food Courts or Fast-Casual Restaurants. If he succeeds, that's the way to go for the Marlins. People showing up aren't willing to pay atleast $35 to see a mediocre producty, and an additional $15 to eat dinner. Even for just one person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 They may not be as far off as some thought but yeah they aren’t a year away and they need more help. I for one have seen more than I expected from this roster. The only way I see us being a year or two off is if we go the Nationals route and sign a Jayson Werth type player to show were serious. Even better if it's a SP who is worth his salt. We failed in letting Yelich go... because the truth is Yelich as a CF and cost controlled is better than Brinson anyday- even if the other prospects make it up to the ML roster. He could have been our Robin Yount or George Brett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 The only way I see us being a year or two off is if we go the Nationals route and sign a Jayson Werth type player to show were serious. Even better if it's a SP who is worth his salt. We failed in letting Yelich go... because the truth is Yelich as a CF and cost controlled is better than Brinson anyday- even if the other prospects make it up to the ML roster. He could have been our Robin Yount or George Brett. Agreed about Yelich, seemed like they made a trade just to make a trade there. There was no need to trade him. Though if he was a negative clubhouse presence like has been reported, perhaps it was worth it to get him out of here. I've been watching intently on what Arthur Blank and the Falcons have done in the Mercedes Benz Dome in Atlanta. The hope is that business model will resonate with sports as a whole and lead a drive to be more in line with Mall Food Courts or Fast-Casual Restaurants. If he succeeds, that's the way to go for the Marlins. People showing up aren't willing to pay atleast $35 to see a mediocre producty, and an additional $15 to eat dinner. Even for just one person. I know there's been quite a few times when I've been with friends at a game, and we've decided to wait to go eat somewhere else after the game because we don't want to pay the prices at the park for average food. It's $5 for a water at the park now.....come on. I'd be interested to see concession sales numbers. I'm sure they're down too with attendance down, but I wonder if they're proportionally down, or if they're down more with increased prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 What's the price for bottled water at the other 29 ballparks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTrain Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Agreed about Yelich, seemed like they made a trade just to make a trade there. There was no need to trade him. Though if he was a negative clubhouse presence like has been reported, perhaps it was worth it to get him out of here. I know there's been quite a few times when I've been with friends at a game, and we've decided to wait to go eat somewhere else after the game because we don't want to pay the prices at the park for average food. It's $5 for a water at the park now.....come on. I'd be interested to see concession sales numbers. I'm sure they're down too with attendance down, but I wonder if they're proportionally down, or if they're down more with increased prices. You’re allowed to bring sealed, 20 ounce water bottles into Marlins Park. I always bring three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Agreed about Yelich, seemed like they made a trade just to make a trade there. There was no need to trade him. Though if he was a negative clubhouse presence like has been reported, perhaps it was worth it to get him out of here. I know there's been quite a few times when I've been with friends at a game, and we've decided to wait to go eat somewhere else after the game because we don't want to pay the prices at the park for average food. It's $5 for a water at the park now.....come on. I'd be interested to see concession sales numbers. I'm sure they're down too with attendance down, but I wonder if they're proportionally down, or if they're down more with increased prices. I believe Levy Restaurants owns the concessions and rents them from the Marlins... with the Marlins getting a cut of the profit. That has happened before and after games one too many times. The Wendy's across the street is the go to spot for those in the Know and aren't prickly about where they eat. Same with the Walgreens for "Pregame Beers". The marlins pretty much dropped a 5 Star Restaurant in the middle of the ghetto price wise, and are pricing out even single patrons from going. To pay $15 for a seat, and $20 to park, and $15 to Eat- a family that makes even $80,000 annually can't afford to go more than 2-3 times a season between expenses and accidentals. Baseball became America's game by being a cheap day outside, but more and more the push to be a Entertainment Business is killing it own bottom line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 What's the price for bottled water at the other 29 ballparks? I believe it's $5-$7 dollars, however in Atlanta and the MBD its $2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 You’re allowed to bring sealed, 20 ounce water bottles into Marlins Park. I always bring three. I've been restricted to one on numerous occasions- grab em from the vendor right outside and if they say anything I just chug one. Are you going with a group or alone? That Dirty-Water Dog at the corner right outside is thebomb.com also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 You’re allowed to bring sealed, 20 ounce water bottles into Marlins Park. I always bring three. Guess I forgot about that. But still......I think they'd find people wouldn't go through the effort of bringing one in if it were only $2 for water. I believe Levy Restaurants owns the concessions and rents them from the Marlins... with the Marlins getting a cut of the profit. That has happened before and after games one too many times. The Wendy's across the street is the go to spot for those in the Know and aren't prickly about where they eat. Same with the Walgreens for "Pregame Beers". The marlins pretty much dropped a 5 Star Restaurant in the middle of the ghetto price wise, and are pricing out even single patrons from going. To pay $15 for a seat, and $20 to park, and $15 to Eat- a family that makes even $80,000 annually can't afford to go more than 2-3 times a season between expenses and accidentals. Baseball became America's game by being a cheap day outside, but more and more the push to be a Entertainment Business is killing it own bottom line. I save $15 every time I go by parking in that plaza down the street (it's a tan plaza on the south side of the street across from that laundromat ($10 vs. 20 for the garages), and I sign up for that Budweiser designated driver thing that gives you a free soft drink/water coupon ($5 value essentially) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 For reference- http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/15560867/atlanta-falcons-offer-lowest-concession-prices-major-team-sports-new-mercedes-benz-stadium Items Classic Hot Dog$2 Waffle Fries$3 Pizza Slice$3 Classic Cheeseburger$5 Nachos$3 Chicken Tender Basket$6 Snacks Pretzel$2 Popcorn$2 Peanuts$3 Beverages Regular Coca-Cola**$2 FREE REFILLS Dasani Bottled Water$2 Souvenir Coca-Cola**$4 12 oz. Bud Light$5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 And the Results: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22212592/atlanta-falcons-drop-prices-make-more-money-mercedes-benz-stadium-concessions Wonder if it's a first season abberation from excitment in the new stadium, or if it's prolonged. That's why years 2 and 3 are so important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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