MLB has no love for the RAYS (1 Viewer)

[Smack Tripper]

Looks like the fans aren't the only people in Tampa not showing up for games.

 

[culdeus]

Game 1 for ALCS is almost sold out.

 

[Premier]

Hey, look what's available on ticketmaster for this weekend.

Section 34 Row 19 Seat 1 Adult Price $100.00Section 34 Row 19 Seat 2 Adult Price $100.00To add parking for this game please check this box

Great fanbase

 

[RedRaiders]

Why does MLB put the Rays/Rangers at 1:37 PM Eastern and the Twins/Yankees at 8:37. For a franchise that already has an attendance issue the Rays would be better suited playing at 8:37 so the working people can make it to the game. How many people can afford to take the day or 1/2 day off work to go watch the Rays game in this economy. We are already plagued by averaging about 22K for the season. Twinkies have much more loyal and die-hard fans and they would have no issues with attendance so a 1:37 start would of suited them better.

Probably because half of the Rays' fanbase is comatose by 8:37pm? 1:30 is ideal - game over in time for the Early Bird dinner.

 

[TitusIII]

I think most hardcore baseball fans would rather watch Tampa/Texas, than Minn/NY...by a pretty good margin. But the general viewing public and sheer number of folks in the NY/NJ area make it an easy call for MLB. It sucks, and it is stupid, as in theory the best game would be in prime-time, but money is god to the people in charge.

 

[Smack Tripper]

I think most hardcore baseball fans would rather watch Tampa/Texas, than Minn/NY...by a pretty good margin. But the general viewing public and sheer number of folks in the NY/NJ area make it an easy call for MLB. It sucks, and it is stupid, as in theory the best game would be in prime-time, but money is god to the people in charge.

Well thank god those first two didn't get a good placement, those games were dogs. At least NYY Minny had some turns and drama along the way.

 

[Premier]

God are we still talking about this?

 

[coolnerd]

God are we still talking about this?

Well there actually is prime time game now

 

[Osaurus]

God are we still talking about this?

Well there actually is prime time game now

Game sold out by Yankees fans no doubt.