I heard some 8,000 tickets were still available for Game 1. That sounds kind of sad don't you think?
2007-10-11 15:42:18 · 13 answers · asked by Blue_Falcon 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
We can't call it the "NL Worst" anymore, as NL West teams Colorado and Arizona swept their ways to the NLCS. Both teams were never expected to be there. Arizona gave up more runs than they scored this season; they had horrible team batting stats ranking at or near the bottom in BA, OBP and OPS. The Rockies needed an 11-game winning streak just to qualify for a one-game tiebreaker to earn the final playoff spot. The betting in the opening round of the NL playoffs didn't match what that of the American League games. That was to be expected; when the Yankees or Red Sox are playing in a series, it's going to attract even the casual bettor. But there's an increased interest in this series as the casual fans have taken notice of the steamrolling Rockies; Arizona is not getting the same support.
2007-10-13 08:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Phoenix and I have to say that it has a lot to do with where Chase Field is.
First off its downtown with crazy amounts of Light Rail construction and there isn't a lot of parking.
Second, Phoenix roads are laid out horrible around Chase Field and there are a lot of one way roads that are closed now due to construction.
Third, if Chase Field was in Glendale where it was supposed to be in the first place, there would be a lot more people going to the games... the fact is that there is not a lot of housing where Chase Field stands right now.
Fourth, Dbacks fans do buy a lot of "walk up" tickets... that's why there were about 8000 tickets at the start of the day and it was basically sold out when the game actually started.
-Kevin
2007-10-11 17:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by Imperia Studios 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few answers here were good. Phoenix has mostly a transplant population, everyone here is mostly from somewhere else.
The stadium IS in a pretty sucky location. Downtown, and traffic to get there is murder. However, Glendale is NOT a place for a sports team. Who the hell lives in Glendale?
I think the main reason is that the Diamondbacks got rid of their most popular player ~ Luis Gonzalez ~ he was the heart and soul of the D-Backs. The D-Backs have lots of good young talent, but nobody other than Brandon Webb who has been in the Bigs with them for more than a year.
The fans do not really have anyone they can identify with and idolize.
2007-10-12 01:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by Left Hand Black 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
1. It's a weeknight.
2. The Dbacks have only been in existence 10 years, they can't have the same kind of following as the Cubs or Red Sox.
3. Everyone in Phoenix is not from Phoenix originally, they came from somewhere else.
2007-10-11 16:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by SW1 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I Think It Is Because Arizona Stinks. (no offense) They Barley Made It To The Post Season. They Will Most likely Lose Versus The Rockies.
2007-10-11 16:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Very sad... what a way to support your team....
just goes to show that idiot fans like the
marlins
d'backs
tigers fans and many more are
fffffake as fck, they're only there for opening day, the last game of the season and if they reach the worldseries...
if zona advances ofcourse you're going to be seeing these classless nobodies with thunder sticks, sporting d'back gear, waving dback towels.... yea ya bunch of idiots, but where were u mid season fckn tools
2007-10-11 16:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by Have a Cigar 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because Cubs fans aren't there to fill the empty seats and make it look like people care about the Diamondbacks.
And for people who say not enough people can afford playoff tickets to fill the stadium, I don't think there would have been thousands of empty seats at Wrigley, or Yankees Stadium, or will be at Fenway, or Jacobs Field. If the fans really care about their team they would be willing to increase their budgets a little to see their team in the playoffs.
2007-10-11 16:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by CubsWin 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
8000 on 10-11 in the a.m.m
and 9.00 a ducket not good.
2007-10-11 16:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea nlcs game{rockies vs. d-backs} doesnt sound exactly very exciting!
2007-10-11 18:54:39 · answer #9 · answered by ♥FeFe BaBii♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great. Now the radio and tv can get them and give them to charity or let people win them. Some less fortunate kids, this games for them anyways.
2007-10-11 16:02:46 · answer #10 · answered by billyj 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋