Some cities just don't care about the Division Series

[halobob]

You can go to either one of the two playoff games today for around $20.  Way to care you're in the playoffs STL and ATL.

 

http://www.stubhub.com/atlanta-braves-playoff-tickets/braves-vs-dodgers-10-3-2013-4353956/

 

http://www.stubhub.com/st-louis-cardinals-playoff-tickets/cardinals-vs-pirates-10-3-2013-4353993/

 

[Brent Maguire]

I paid 25 bucks to see Game 1 of the ALDS against Boston in 2009. Do we not care either?

[Stradling]

Yea, day games are a bitch to sell, even for playoffs. I am off today and tomorrow, if we had any local teams playing within driving distance (no Oakland isn't in driving distance) I would consider going. I saw Albert hit a bomb in SD a few years back in the play offs, picked up the tickets the morning of the game.

[gotbeer]

Should have seen the Angels Division series games in 2002 then.  Plenty of seats available.

[Stradling]

GB, I don't think that's right. They played the Yankees and I could have sworn all of the games were sold out. If they weren't then maybe it was just the noise caused by all the thunder sticks. The first home game was a Friday night, I remember because I got there a little later than I would have liked because of a work thing. By the time I sat down we were down 4-0. The next game was a Saturday day game if I recall. I guess it's possible that the first game was on a Thursday.

[yk9001]

Should have seen the Angels Division series games in 2002 then.  Plenty of seats available.

 

I don't recall that.  I sat in the last row of upper deck for clincher (albeit behind home plate) and don't recall empty seats.

 

Was the first home game 5:00 pm on a friday?  Perhaps people were late arriving.

[Jim]

I went to all the Yankee games and I believe they were filled to capacity. 

[Jim]

I don't recall that.  I sat in the last row of upper deck for clincher (albeit behind home plate) and don't recall empty seats.

 

Was the first home game 5:00 pm on a friday?  Perhaps people were late arriving.

Exactly

[gotbeer]

Might have been the Championship series then.  The one with Minnesotta had plenty of seats.  You can even see them in the highlight video.

[Stradling]

I missed two games because of how I handed out playoff tickets to the people that were in our group for the season tickets. I missed the clinching game against the Yankees and the clinching game against the Twins. Those were the last home playoff games I have missed.

Yes game one was a 5pm Friday night start and I was one of the many that arrived late. I left Irvine at 4pm and didn't get into the stadium until bottom of the first or top of the second. That was still my favorite game I have ever went to as it relates to how they just kept coming back. It was when I first felt like we had a chance to do something special.

[Angel Oracle]

The ALCS clincher was packed.

[sneaky_flute]

Yankee stadium was half empty during their series last year

[Stradling]

**** I miss playoff baseball.

[nando714]

Dodger playoff tickets start at just above $90 per seat for Sunday. Monday game $50

If we had a game imo they'd start around $60 give or take $10

Secondary market- stub hub

Edited October 3, 2013 by nando714

[gklingel52]

Dodger playoff tickets start at just above $90 per seat for Sunday. Monday game $50

If we had a game imo they'd start around $60 give or take $10

Secondary market- stub hub

All post season ticket pricing (face value) is controlled by MLB. The larger the market (L.A. vs the OC) the higher the prices. Back in 2009, the cheapest WS ticket was $125.00. BTW, had tickets for 1982, lower view between HP and 1B, price....$20!

Edited October 3, 2013 by gklingel52

[405z06]

 Way to care you're in the playoffs STL and ATL.

 

 St Louis never supports their baseball team. They should move that franchise to New Orleans.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Ticket prices for a day playoff game are hardly an indicator of the dedication of the fan base.

Edited October 3, 2013 by Vegas Halo Fan

[ScottT]

Starting times and last minute scheduling are factors. Another factor is the increased number of teams that make the playoffs. Because the Angels reached the playoffs five times in six years, tickets became more affordable on the secondary market.  Even the 2009 ALCS was pretty affordable. If the Angels miss the playoffs for the next 12 years, 2026 will be a tough ticket, just like 2002.  

[yk9001]

Sounds like a lot of people in those cities may have jobs.  Sorry they didn't drop everything to defend their fan bases' internet honor.

[halobob]

I'm pretty sure the ATL game is at 8pm est...plenty of time to get off work.

[CaliAngel]

Seriously the short term notice to buy tix is kind of a bitch.

 

If the Friday/Sat games are empty then its kind of a different story...

[halobob]

 

Starting times and last minute scheduling are factors. Another factor is the increased number of teams that make the playoffs. Because the Angels reached the playoffs five times in six years, tickets became more affordable on the secondary market.  Even the 2009 ALCS was pretty affordable. If the Angels miss the playoffs for the next 12 years, 2026 will be a tough ticket, just like 2002.  

 

This is the point I was trying to make. These teams are too used to making the playoffs.

 

I paid 25 bucks to see Game 1 of the ALDS against Boston in 2009. Do we not care either?

Yes, in 2009 Angels fans in general cared less because we had been there since 2002 except for 1 season.  If the fan base had cared more, ticket prices would've been much higher.  Way to go to the game btw.

[halobob]

Friday night Braves 6pm local time, $15

 

http://www.stubhub.com/atlanta-braves-playoff-tickets/braves-vs-dodgers-10-4-2013-4353957/

[AngelsFaninGA]

I'm here in Atlanta and the attitude surrounding the Braves is pretty passive. Not much discussion, little to no Braves attire, etc. Meanwhile, I travel to St. Louis on business every week and it's a stark difference. Lots of Cards gear all over the city and office, and the guys at the client site talk Cards all day.