Will the fans show?

[atomic]

I think that some cost cutting might surprise us.

If they trade Jones I would be pretty upset.

[Going Underground]

I think that some cost cutting might surprise us.

Why are the Orioles cost cutting? They made according to Bloomberg 86 million on stadium revenue. Gate receipts, Concessions, Parking and Sponsorships. 48.75 million from the National TV deal.That doesn't include the local tv and radio deals.MASN makes alot of money just baser on what was said in rhe court case.The Orioles raised ticket prices 20% on average .If attendance is down 200,000 how much revenue did they lose if they raised prices?

[weams]

Why are the Orioles cost cutting? They made according to Bloomberg 86 million on stadium revenue. Gate receipts, Concessions, Parking and Sponsorships. 48.75 million from the National TV deal.That doesn't include the local tv and radio deals.MASN makes alot of money just baser on what was said in rhe court case.The Orioles raised ticket prices 20% on average .If attendance is down 200,000 how much revenue did they lose if they raised prices?

They spent the money. They won. Folks stayed away. Cut costs.

[scOtt]

They spent the money. They won. Folks stayed away. Cut costs.

Get back in this race, or in charge of this race in September and they will come.

[Can_of_corn]

Get back in this race, or in charge of this race in September and they will come.

Attendance last night was shockingly bad for a team in contention, on a weekend, in September, with the Yankees in town.

[scOtt]

Attendance last night was shockingly bad for a team in contention, on a weekend, in September, with the Yankees in town.

We were 4 games back last night.

[SteveA]

Get back in this race, or in charge of this race in September and they will come.

I'm beginning to have my doubts.

[schittenden]

They spent the money. They won. Folks stayed away. Cut costs.

I think that is short-sighted and shows a stunning lack of understanding of their market. It also shows a lot of contempt for their fans.

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[schittenden]

Attendance last night was shockingly bad for a team in contention, on a weekend, in September, with the Yankees in town.

In all the Orioles games I have ever attended, I have never once given more than a passing thought to who they were playing when deciding whether or not to attend a game.

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[Can_of_corn]

In all the Orioles games I have ever attended, I have never once given more than a passing thought to who they were playing when deciding whether or not to attend a game.

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Yankee fans travel well.

[schittenden]

I think this makes it pretty clear that the relationship between payroll and ticket prices is tenuous and indirect at best.

http://fortune.com/2016/04/03/mlb-ballparks-tickets/

It certainly makes it clear that it is possible to have lower ticket prices and have a higher payroll.

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[weams]

I'm beginning to have my doubts.

Absolutely.

[Going Underground]

They spent the money. They won. Folks stayed away. Cut costs.

But I think some of it was self inflicted. Try some new marketing strategies. Season tickets out earlier. Sell tickets at fanfest.4 packs and other packs.Promote the team during the offseason. Ticket discounts and lower tickets during April and May.Other teams raise prices after that time. Try something new.Marketing 101...

[eddie83]

Attendance last night was shockingly bad for a team in contention, on a weekend, in September, with the Yankees in town.

Because of tierred pricing.

[ChuckS]

Out at Pickles playing the waiting game on the secondary market. Pickings are slim. Think we could have a sell out tonight.