Only 2,000 in attendance for MLB game

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Last night, there were more fans in the stands (double the amount - 4,100) for a single "A" game in Troy NY (Tri-City vs. Aberdeen) than the Reds & Pirates first game at the major league level.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...irates-vs-reds

[timmgirvan]

that's pretty grim!

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Last night, there were more fans in the stands (double the amount - 4,100) for a single "A" game in Troy NY (Tri-City vs. Aberdeen) than the Reds & Pirates first game at the major league level.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...irates-vs-reds

What's the big deal? The pirates have single A talent, look at their line-up. Anyone who pays to see the product and not see a game in a great stadium should be institutionalized.

[randallscott35]

Where are the jobs in Pitt these days? This is a depression after all. Don't mind those green shoots.

[Gander]

Do the Mets even get 2K these days?

(No diss on you Randall, I know they are your team)....

But really, isnt this like the most disappointing season any team has had in like a really long time? You guys at worst were suppose to at least give Philadelphia a run and contend for a WC.

I just read David Wright is being brought back. Why wouldnt he just get very well and start thinking and preparing for 2010? The fans would undestand. I doubt very much he would be a big enough draw to get people to go to games.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Gander

Do the Mets even get 2K these days?

(No diss on you Randall, I know they are your team)....

But really, isnt this like the most disappointing season any team has had in like a really long time? You guys at worst were suppose to at least give Philadelphia a run and contend for a WC.

I just read David Wright is being brought back. Why wouldnt he just get very well and start thinking and preparing for 2010? The fans would undestand. I doubt very much he would be a big enough draw to get people to go to games.

Tim, if it wasn't the opening of a new ball park, they wouldn't get 5k. They are a disgrace. I understand injuries but the way they lose games, and their sloppy play, and their classless GM. Unwatchable.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by 3kings

What's the big deal? The pirates have single A talent, look at their line-up. Anyone who pays to see the product and not see a game in a great stadium should be institutionalized.

I believe the game was in Cincy......but, you're right. Pittsburgh is a football town anyway

[jwkniska]

Reds-Pirates wouldn't even qualify for the AAA championship game. What do you expect????????

[otisotisotis]

the Reds basically have their AAA Louisville team dressed up as Majors. The optimist in me says thats a good thing that they actually have some talent in the minors, the pessimist says that's another 3-5 years of guaranteed losing....