I heard that about 1,000 fans got up and left in the 3rd inning of a Pirates game. Who Cares?! You already bought the ticket, therefore it doesnt matter to the team that you left. I completely understand the frustration, living in Michigan with the Lions and the Tigers (pre 2006). But the only way to make a stand is to not buy the tickets! I would love to see a stadium or arena with less than 1,000 fans in attendance. The Ford's do not care if 35,000 fans bought tickets to a Lion's game at Ford Field and all walked out after the opening kick-off. At the end of the day he made money. As a business man that is all he cares about, but as a fan you hate having owners that are strictly business men.
2007-07-02 14:37:54 · 12 answers · asked by hollywood22579 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
true they did buy the tickets but the national media has picked up on it...thats what they wanted to let everyone know especially the owners that they are fed up with the way the team has been managed and performed during the last decade...besides the plan was to stay out of their seats for one inning not to leave the ballpark...
2007-07-02 14:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by mdiggity 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You remember all the fans protesting in front of Ford Field? Now they've got Fire Millen signs popping up at baseball, basketball, and football games all over the country. It's funny, but I don't know how effective it is? I think you're right. Stop buying the tickets and merchandise. Problem with your Lions is, they keep selling out year after year. Even in the Silverdome (80,000+ seats) they would sell out a fair share, and always lead the league in attendance. Mr. Ford has no incentive to improve the on-field product.
2007-07-02 15:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by So Cal Johnny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very true, no fan wants an owner that are strictly about $$$, but the thing about it is, these fans were trying to make a point, that didn't have to deal with money, and even tho you may have a owner that cares primarily about sales, fans are important as well. without them, there would be no ticket sales. this got attention, and that's what the fans were looking for. i'm sure now they are just hoping that changes will happen because of it.
2007-07-02 15:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by ghetto_citta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything you say is correct, but the fans were making a point, and a good one. They will not garner publicity for not buying tickets, but they did gain publicity by doing this. In doing so, they brought humiliation on the Pirates' ownership for their complete apathy in building a competitive team.
It will be a good day for MLB in general when the current Pirates' owners step aside, and give way to someone who is at least willing to try to field a quality team.
2007-07-02 16:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as previously stated it wasnt a walk out of the stadium it was only for an inning or 2....you obviously didnt hear everything...the problem with not buying tickets is that there is always somebody that will buy at least 1 to go...they had the right idea just didnt get executed as well as they would have liked too....some kind of statement needs made.....and us pirates fans are trying....that is something at least...
2007-07-02 15:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The goal wasn't to effect change -- which would be nice -- but to get attention. And that, it did.
Though, yes, buying tickets (i.e., giving money) to the organization you want to encourage to do things differently rather defeats the greater purpose, because by buying tickets you are endorsing the way they run things NOW, which is the matter of discontent.
But it got attention.
2007-07-02 15:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was a public display of dissatisfaction with the team. And it got air time. I watched only local news stations the night that it happened (I live in St. Louis), and they aired it and talked about it. Owners recognize these kinds of things, so don't totally disregard this as a futile act of stupidity. Trust me, it had a purpose, and they achieved what they set out to do.
2007-07-02 15:16:06 · answer #7 · answered by baseball_is_my_life 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yeah that was poorly organized, if they really wanted to send a message they should in the future do what you said and not even buy tickets to the game and protest outside of the stadium or the owners house.
2007-07-02 15:19:39 · answer #8 · answered by youngin0023 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Attending a baseball game is like attending church: you always arrive on time, and you never leave early. . . .
2007-07-02 15:03:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with what your saying
2007-07-02 14:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by yayofoayo 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋