(01-29-2019 11:44 AM)dbackjon Wrote:  

(01-28-2019 07:14 PM)Brookes Owl Wrote:  Cincinnati attendance was less than 50% of capacity in 2018. That's leaving a lot of money on the table...

On a related note, I read about Dodgers president Stan Kasten claiming the moves LA has made (or not made) in the offseason are completely fine and everybody is happy, BECAUSE season ticket sales are at an all time high. Huh? Season ticket holders are representative of the entire fanbase? And how much of season ticket sales are out of loyalty rather than support? More importantly, doesn't that feel a bit like he's taking advantage of that loyalty? Really unimpressed with his viewpoint...

I grew up in Illinois a Cubs Fan. After I moved to Arizona (early 80's) I started to realize what a scam the Cubs were - just put a decent enough product to get the fans to Wrigley, but not enough to be competitive, while making the Tribune Company lots of money.

I did start following the Dodgers, as I got KTLA, and who doesn't like a game called by Vin Scully?

Of course that ended when the Diamondbacks franchise was announced :)

Bottom line, I get fed up with the Cubs doing just enough to put butts in the seat, but not enough to truly compete. That, and living in Arizona with a new team made the switch very easy.

I get that. While I don't think Kasten or the organization are going that far (yet), it's the attitude that getting butts in seats = "good enough" that really chaps my hide. It's absolutely taking the fans for granted.

And I really miss Vin. He still does Mercedes Benz commercials on Dodgers broadcasts, so I've got that...