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I guessed wrong, I figured that the attendance for 2008 would drop off significantly, but through 8 home dates the Giants are averaging 34,500 per game (in 2007 they averaged 39,800). Considering the product on the field, this is an impressive feat. I know there is a strong season ticket base out there but I'd be interested to see how well the "paid" verses "actual" attendance numbers hold up through the season.
The Giants are playing better than expected, I'd like to think that the fan support has something to do with it.
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Yes the Giants are playing better than expected Thunderdan. Better than even I thought and ur right that does have something to do with the attendance....well that and maybe people wanted to go and see just exactly how bad the Giants are. Big Surprise. Im even considering going to a game this year if this holds up. But thats a big maybe.
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Same here Thumper. I think Thunderdan is on to something. The last week has been kind of exciting. With the Cards and D-Backs being early division leaders, the Giants have been able to hang around in the games and win a few. If it wasnt for the pen blowing Cain's game, they would have won that series. I'll take the split any day.
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I'll take the split any day.
Hey Jesusfreak good to see you again buddy. u been alright? As for a split I'd been happy with that but the pen as u said has been blowing it as of late as well as Zito. It's cool though. I also think Thunderdan is smellin something good in the air.
Good luck to the Giants.
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The early season effort has most certainly been exciting. Velez and Bowker have impressed. Welcome back, Thunderdan. All the faithful are feeling pretty o.k. with everything right now. This is the most positive post I have made in three months, it feels good.
There is just something about baseball that makes me forget all my worries, it is indeed the great American sport. I haven't softened my vitriol against Sabes, Boch and Peter Pan, but watching this beautiful game played at the highest level is still living artistry...
Sunny days and baseball, summers almost here...
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Since:Sep 18, 2006
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Giants fans have as much brain damage as cub fans. Actually, they only come for the garlic fries and cha cha bowls. After the all star break tickets will be half price because they will be in last place!
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Thank you Rabbitt for sharing your thoughts. I don't agree that Giant fans suffer from some sort of collective head trama causing what you describe as "brain damage" but I do think that we are forced to share a certain level of group amnesia from year to year in order for us to keep our sanity. We do share with Cubs fans (and Red Sox fans before 2004) the "wait for next year" mentality that defines us as resilient fans.
I do, however, agree with your sharp observations related to the superior food choices at the Park, I do love me some garlic fries! Also great suggestion regarding reducing ticket prices. I hope the Giants management read your posting because I would certainly attend more games with my family if the price was more affordable.
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The Giants organization should definately drop the ticket prices for putting the fans through this type of season. I usually make it to 5-8 games a year (i live about 3 hours away from San Fran) but you will be hard pressed to find me at a game this year. Nothing against Bengie Molina but I dont wanna pay $45 a ticket to see him instead of Barry Bonds hitting the ball. If im gonna watch a team with a losing record it is gonna be on the boob tube.
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rabbit...a short vocabulary lesson for you. The word "fan" comes from the lengthened word "fanatic". A fanatic is someone who is obsesssed with something. Try it. It's fun. It's the reason we write these posts. And win or lose, most of us here still bleed Balck and Orange. Yes, Cubs fans are obsessed, and if you've never taken in a game at Wrigley, do so. If you're from Chi-town, then you should already know what I'm talking about. The fans in Wrigley are "fanatics." They are over the top. And ask major league players what they would like they're fans to be like and you'll find that they love those fans who actually get into the game, rather than the ones who arrive in the third inning and leave in the seventh. Remember that TRUE Giants fans are loyal, win or lose. We may complain, but we still love them. Rabbit, go back to being a Brewers' fan, or a Royals' fan or perhaps a Rays' fan, where they show up when the team's a winner and disguise themselves as empty seats when they are losing.
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The Giants ticket sales are definitely off from last season, though it may not seem like much. There are certainly less season ticket holders, particularly those who aren't locked into seat licenses. I think the early attendance numbers are attributed to the newness of the season and the spring enthusiasm. Winning more than expected certainly hasn't hurt, but come August, if the Giants are 15-20 games or more out of first place, the park will definitely look emptier. The Giants are counting on steady sales of advance tickets, but I doubt it's that strong. A good indication of ticket sales drop is that the bleachers aren't filled on the weekend games. I think that's indicative, since those are usually packed, and the seats are even emptier during the weeknights. Also, you can still get some good seats for many games through their website. Perhaps the biggest loser from a sales standpoint is the kayak rentals for McCovey Cove. What Giant can hit one out there any more?
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