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May 27, 2002
Baseball's desperation grows - Sleepovers the latest attempt to lure fans.: On June 8-9, 250 people can watch a night-day doubleheader that begins with a game against the Montreal Expos followed by a movie, an overnight stay on the Comiskey Park outfield grass and a game the next afternoon. Seating, or rather, sleeping, room has almost run out for the $250 tickets. ''We tried to create a totally new and unique White Sox experience,'' says Rob Gallas, White Sox senior vice president of marketing and broadcasting
posted by srboisvert to baseball at 05:59 PM - 5 comments
I don't think it's desperation -- just an innovative ploy to get media attention. It's practically a White Sox tradition to do odd things like this. Remember Disco Demolition Night?
posted by rcade at 09:16 AM on May 28, 2002
this isn't quite a veeckian promotion yet, mostly because it lacks the mike (who is now with detroit: fear!). it's a great idea, though.
posted by moz at 10:25 AM on May 28, 2002
Sounds just like the minor-league promotion you'd expect from Chicago's other team. I'd love to camp on the field. Is this the end of a homestand? Could be rough on the field. The local Single-A team does this sort of promotion for the Boy Scouts at no additional cost. Humph.
posted by hysdavid at 01:53 PM on May 28, 2002
I have been to a baseball game in years and don't follow it now, but this would peak my interest if I lived in Chicago.
posted by gov at 07:36 PM on May 29, 2002
How is this "desperation"? I think it's a wonderful idea that shows some creative thinking. "Desperation" would be something like a random draw to win a golden bobble-head, or money drops from the sky into the crowd. If I lived in Chicago and the prices weren't so steep, I'd be all for something like that.