I'm just playing though, I understand why the tickets are so expensive. I'm just trying to get some free ones.

 

I mean tickets to Notre Dame football games are anywhere from $100-$800 I think. So $65 seems reasonable compared to that.

Well I am not only talking about ticket prices, but the concession prices as well. I just thought it was outlandish for the worst seat in the stadium was still $65. That's just me though. But I understand Mikey has to make his money like the rest of us haha.

 

:lol: Yeah...poor, poor, "My daddy gave me an NFL football team" Mikey.

I'm just playing though, I understand why the tickets are so expensive. I'm just trying to get some free ones.

 

I mean tickets to Notre Dame football games are anywhere from $100-$800 I think. So $65 seems reasonable compared to that.

 

Through the lottery it's 70 per ticket.

Success: both the Twins and Cardinals have been to the playoffs multiple times in the 2000s. Cards have made two WS appearances.

 

I will agree that Football is a lot smarter when it comes to more of an even playing field. There are usually a lot more quick turnarounds in football than baseball. In baseball this year the Padres were the unexpected team but in football there is usually multiple teams that do that each year.

 

Both of those teams have had some success, but that's still only two smaller markets. Is it really a big accomplishment just o make the playoffs like the Twins do every year? Sure I'd love that here in Cincy, but the playing filed isn't remotely fair. I also don't think it's a coincidence that they both compete in the Central Divisions. Baseball if you aren't in a big market is completely and totally unfair. 10 years from now when all small market teams average less than 10K a game maybe something will change. As good as the Reds and Padres have been this year they have a very small chance at beating Philly and the Yankees in back to back series. MLB is dumb about that IMO.

Population difference is a small part of it. Doesnt explain why Cubs fans equal their opponents home fans in road games

 

Actually, that's EXACTLY one of the explanations. Chicago is a HUGE city and each city (Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, everywhere) has a relatively large group of people who are from, or who have lived, in Chicago. If all else fails, many of them have probably been to the Windy City & loved it.

 

Consider this:

 

It is cheaper for a Cubs fan from Chicago to drive to Cincinnati & purchase tickets for himself & family. It is cheaper for him to do that AND purchase a hotel room for 2 nights. Plus, you get a mini "vacation" and don't have to worry about beer being poured down your 5 year old son's shirt.

I am amazed at any franchise that is winning and not filling the stands.

 

The Rays would be another great example.

 

The Braves had 19,000 the same night.

Actually, that's EXACTLY one of the explanations. Chicago is a HUGE city and each city (Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, everywhere) has a relatively large group of people who are from, or who have lived, in Chicago. If all else fails, many of them have probably been to the Windy City & loved it.

 

Consider this:

 

It is cheaper for a Cubs fan from Chicago to drive to Cincinnati & purchase tickets for himself & family. It is cheaper for him to do that AND purchase a hotel room for 2 nights. Plus, you get a mini "vacation" and don't have to worry about beer being poured down your 5 year old son's shirt.

 

:thumb: Not to mention that the Cubs are nationally televised on WGN which helps them pick up fans outside of Chicago. I know growing up in a different region of Kentucky I watched a lot more Braves games on TBS simply because they were available.

Actually, that's EXACTLY one of the explanations. Chicago is a HUGE city and each city (Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, everywhere) has a relatively large group of people who are from, or who have lived, in Chicago. If all else fails, many of them have probably been to the Windy City & loved it.

 

Consider this:

 

It is cheaper for a Cubs fan from Chicago to drive to Cincinnati & purchase tickets for himself & family. It is cheaper for him to do that AND purchase a hotel room for 2 nights. Plus, you get a mini "vacation" and don't have to worry about beer being poured down your 5 year old son's shirt.

That's Philadelphia :lol:

That's Philadelphia :lol:

 

No, it's Chicago. Wrigley Field is an absolute dump that is more of a bar than a ballpark.

 

Quite frankly, with how nice the rest of the city is, I'm a bit surprised that the natives haven't pushed for a renovated stadium. Instead, it seems the crappier the place gets the more they love it.

They throw batteries in Philly, anyway. I can't imagine they would waste their precious sustenance of light beer, which is oddly commendable.

No, it's Chicago. Wrigley Field is an absolute dump that is more of a bar than a ballpark.

 

Quite frankly, with how nice the rest of the city is, I'm a bit surprised that the natives haven't pushed for a renovated stadium. Instead, it seems the crappier the place gets the more they love it.

 

Not me. It's time they build a new stadium and join the 20th Century. Batting cages under the bleachers means players cant warm up during games. Lack of clubhouse room and amenities. atrocious parking and a neighborhood that dictates start times of games. The Cubs will not EVER win a pennant, let alone a World Series while playing at Wrigley Field. They talk about tradition with Wrigley but have never advanced to a World Series while playing there.

 

After the team, blowing up Wrigley should be #2 on the list

 

They throw batteries in Philly, anyway. I can't imagine they would waste their precious sustenance of light beer, which is oddly commendable.

 

They throw batteries in Cincinnati too.