There are markets that understand this, and it's awesome. It's a factor in the

Jun 12, 2021
12:26:29pm

wabluecoug All-American

Majors, too. Seattle has had some terrible teams, and attendance has dropped to all-time lows for the franchise, but they keep raising prices. If they'd drop them, they'd likely get more revenue because they'd get more fans in the stadium.

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wabluecoug

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Minor league baseball is a racket.

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 10:39pm

An NFL practice squad is still much better than college football talent-wise

AZ Coug

6/11/21 10:42pm

No, because an NFL team can't yank a college player mid-season.

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 10:44pm

And while I'm at it, the NFL pre-season is another racket. Don't fall for it.

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 10:48pm

Actually, it’s not. It’s one of the more purist

Mathew

6/11/21 10:43pm

I agree about their path, etc. Just don't expect me to pay for it along the way.

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 10:46pm

RE: I agree about their path, etc. Just don't expect me to pay for it along the

Mathew

6/11/21 10:47pm

You're a cheap yewt. We get it

Non-mo Coug

6/12/21 1:40am

Yes. I'm so cheap I'd rather go to an MLB game.

Cougar Junkie

6/12/21 1:56am

Did you go to a game or something?

Alpi Gusto

6/11/21 11:04pm

Yes. The Reno Aces. You can put all the lipstick you want on that pig, but

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 11:12pm

You are right, it’s minor league baseball

gwill

6/12/21 7:09am

Tickets behind home plate to a AAA game are like $12, most games you can get in

wabluecoug

6/11/21 11:09pm

You get what you pay for. IMO, they're not even worth that.

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 11:21pm

To be fair, in SLC, the cheapest ticket is $13. And to sit behind the plate is

777

6/11/21 11:22pm

This is ridiculous. The Giants AAA team plays in SLC next month

CaliWG

6/12/21 8:58am

They’ve priced out most families. I take my family to game once a month

777

6/12/21 12:23pm

There are markets that understand this, and it's awesome. It's a factor in the

wabluecoug

6/12/21 12:26pm

Minor league baseball is fantastic. Inexpensive family fun. Every now and then you are watching a past or future star.

Sandstone Cougar

6/11/21 11:10pm

Pro tip. It's not about the game, it's about the experience. It's a pastime. If

777

6/11/21 11:19pm

I get the beach. Don't get this.

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 11:25pm

Terrible take--right price for the right quality of entertainment.These guys are

Incentivize

6/11/21 11:22pm

When they make it, they'll get my attention. Until then, don't bother me.

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 11:28pm

Haha you chose to pay money for it.

I'mYourHuckleberry

6/11/21 11:36pm

Fool me once...

Cougar Junkie

6/11/21 11:38pm

There are many examples of tiered leagues in sports

HiLife

6/11/21 11:44pm

Such a bad take

OrangeCougar

6/12/21 6:17am

It's ok not to get excited about minor league baseball

korihor

6/12/21 6:52am

It’s just going to watch baseball. They’re not asking you to be invested.

Heath Squashwell

6/12/21 7:07am

Yet you spent money on CB...

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