Very good point. They made the playoffs two year's ago and they didn't have the greatest attendance either.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 11:05 am Weather obviously is a factor, but being one of the three or so best teams in baseball (record-wise) should also be a factor in bringing people in. The attendance definitely is something worth note right now.
If, when school is out, attendance is still low, then the Twins obviously have issues with marketing and selling their product
Heading there tonight with some buddies. Time to drink!!Slim Shady wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:41 am weather permitting, I'm expecting a large crowd this weekend
I remember 2001/2 they had the "Get to know em" and "come and see em" big campaigns everywhere.Sergeant Rubetube wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 11:11 amVery good point. They made the playoffs two year's ago and they didn't have the greatest attendance either.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 11:05 am Weather obviously is a factor, but being one of the three or so best teams in baseball (record-wise) should also be a factor in bringing people in. The attendance definitely is something worth note right now.
If, when school is out, attendance is still low, then the Twins obviously have issues with marketing and selling their product
Those weekend series at the dome in the early 2000's had a "Buzz" around them.
Sergeant Rubetube wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:40 am http://www.startribune.com/twins-have-t ... 509330312/
Baseball needs to find a way to market their players. The average person has no clue who most of baseballs stars are today. It's a far departure from when i was growing up and pro baseball players were by far the most recognizable.
It's not just the Twins as this article states.
The MLS soccer leagues are bringing in higher attendance per game than many of these teams.
No kidding....the weather has been atrocious so far for the Twins at home..Thrillkill wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2019 5:13 pm Lets see. It snowed 10 inches in Duluth yesterday. Sure is hard to figure out why people aren't going to games when there are only probably 60 warn and sunny games to go to.
It's 'not a chance to see one of 8 Vikes games. It's one of 81. You can't understand wanting to sit in the sun vs outdoors in a 40 degree pissing mist? I can't relate too anyone who can't figure that out.Tuck ya in wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 9:05 am I guess I just can't relate to fans who determine their attendance based on weather. High maintenance if you ask me. It seems some people go for the experience of it %75, and the actual game %25. I'm the opposite. I would have no problem going to these games, less lines, more room, foul ball chances increase, etc. Just waiting on the kiddos to be old enough to take down there.
To each it's own dude, obviously it would be ideal to be in the 70's. Rain & Snow i can see, but just temps in the 40's-60's keeping people away is weak.Thrillkill wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 10:17 amIt's 'not a chance to see one of 8 Vikes games. It's one of 81. You can't understand wanting to sit in the sun vs outdoors in a 40 degree pissing mist? I can't relate too anyone who can't figure that out.Tuck ya in wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 9:05 am I guess I just can't relate to fans who determine their attendance based on weather. High maintenance if you ask me. It seems some people go for the experience of it %75, and the actual game %25. I'm the opposite. I would have no problem going to these games, less lines, more room, foul ball chances increase, etc. Just waiting on the kiddos to be old enough to take down there.
It isn't like this start was expected...Tuck ya in wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 9:05 am I guess I just can't relate to fans who determine their attendance based on weather. High maintenance if you ask me. It seems some people go for the experience of it %75, and the actual game %25. I'm the opposite. I would have no problem going to these games, less lines, more room, foul ball chances increase, etc. Just waiting on the kiddos to be old enough to take down there.
Good points on the success surge, I would imagine if this year continues like it's began next Spring will increase attendance regardless of temps. Another big reason is school is still in session, more family's will attend after early June. But I still think the there's a segment of fans that need to have nearly perfect conditions to come out to a game.flexbuffchest wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 10:59 amIt isn't like this start was expected...Tuck ya in wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 9:05 am I guess I just can't relate to fans who determine their attendance based on weather. High maintenance if you ask me. It seems some people go for the experience of it %75, and the actual game %25. I'm the opposite. I would have no problem going to these games, less lines, more room, foul ball chances increase, etc. Just waiting on the kiddos to be old enough to take down there.
Combine the fact that the weather here sucks ass when the season starts and that expectations weren't high for the season and you could easily make an argument that those are the reasons.
If the Twins had been a known commodity that we knew would be great from the start attendance wouldn't be a problem.
I'm of the opinion that this market is just too small to support every sports team with as much fervor and support year after year even if they suck. When teams are good then the fans will come and be passionate and if the teams suck then people will go elsewhere. It's the complete opposite for smaller markets that don't have many options like the Oklahoma City Thunder. Yes it helps that they're actually good but that city lives and dies for that franchise.
Just look at the Wolves for example.
2017 (before Butler trade): 14,809 which was second lowest total per game and only filled 76.5% of capacity which was worst in the league.
2018 (first year with Butler + making play offs): 17,056 which was 21st and 89.9% which was 20th
2019 (year after Butler): 15,305 which was 3rd worst and 80.7% which was 29th
It’s a big weekend. With the kids out of school and with how they’re playing it’s time they start selling out.Sidewinder2k2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:08 amIt's about time! The product is finally worth the price of admission!