Author Topic: Define Natitude (Read 183775 times)

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #1200 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:24:41 pm »

The bullpen is too young? What does that even mean? Almost all of our pen is comprised of veteran guys. They may be younger in age but they have been around the block for quire a while.

blue911 · « **Reply #1201 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:31:35 pm »

Quote from: PC on August 30, 2012, 12:23:47 pm

There is no pitcher available that's better than Lannan for a few regular season starts and Detwiler for a playoff start.

It isn't that so much is he's using immediate help to judge some moves and long term help for others. If you're judging pre-waiver deals you have to base them on how they help a team this season and this season alone. The idea that the Dodgers broke even and the Braves succeeded is stupid beyond all belief.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1202 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:36:57 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 30, 2012, 12:24:41 pm

The bullpen is too young? What does that even mean? Almost all of our pen is comprised of veteran guys. They may be younger in age but they have been around the block for quire a while.

His supporting arguments might be shaky, but his conclusion is correct, Rizzo should have done something to improve the team going into the final stretch.

PC · « **Reply #1203 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:55:39 pm »

Also, from the point he's trying to make, the five game losing streak is irrelevant. It is a 162 game season and all teams have losing streaks. Doing something or not doing something isn't going to change that.

Smithian · « **Reply #1204 on:** September 05, 2012, 01:57:36 am »

Quote from: Smithian on December 16, 2011, 07:53:50 pm

I will say the existance of Adam LaRoche challenges my positive feelings about this franchise.

He sucks. He'd have to have an amazing bounce back season to make that signing look not completely idiotic.

Quote from: Smithian on December 16, 2011, 07:54:44 pm

Seeing LaRoche listed as a possible starter makes me sad. And angry

wpa2629 · « **Reply #1205 on:** September 05, 2012, 11:02:32 am »

mitlen · « **Reply #1206 on:** September 05, 2012, 11:17:25 am »

Quote from: Smithian on September 05, 2012, 01:57:36 am

wpa2629 · « **Reply #1207 on:** September 05, 2012, 07:57:47 pm »

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In the last 12 innings, the #Nats have hit nine home runs.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1208 on:** September 05, 2012, 09:48:53 pm »

Another laugher put out by Fluffer, the Nats are going to put a cap on season ticket sales! Yeah, sure they are, they have only about 11K in season ticket plan sales this year, chances that they were going to almost double that next year? Zero. So this is plainly an effort to create a false demand. Don't worry Nats fans, if on April 1st you want a ticket plan they'll have one to sell you.

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Dear Nationals Fans,

As lifelong baseball fans and fellow Washingtonians, it’s impossible to fully convey how excited we are to see the Nationals success on the field while fans across the region embrace the thrill of a pennant race. With a solid pitching corps, sure-handed defense and a roster full of the best young talent in the game, the 2012 Nationals have generated plenty of excitement and a new attitude – or Natitude – here in the Nation's Capital. Together with you, we are building something special … and the best is yet to come!

Few things in our culture unite family, friends and communities like the game of baseball, and we want to make sure that everyone gets the opportunity to share in this great time-honored tradition. With this goal in mind, we have decided to limit the number of season tickets available for 2013 to 20,000 of our 41,000 available seats. We are committed to ensuring that every fan who wants to see a live game at Nationals Park has the opportunity to do so.

Therefore, with limited season tickets available, those of you who don't want to miss a minute of Nationals baseball should purchase your 2013 season tickets now! Additionally, this is the only way to ensure priority seating for the 2012 Postseason before tickets go on sale to the general public.
We are truly proud to be a part of bringing winning baseball back to Washington, D.C. The national pastime in the Nation's Capital is a special part of our lives and we want all Washingtonians to be able to share in this amazing experience.

Sincerely,
The Lerner Family
and the Washington Nationals Baseball Club

PebbleBall · « **Reply #1209 on:** September 05, 2012, 10:20:27 pm »

Nothing says marketing like solving a problem you've never had.

Jordanz Meatballz · « **Reply #1210 on:** September 05, 2012, 10:26:56 pm »

That's the dumbest crap I've ever read.

Lerner must either have good data that he can sell out next year on walkups or season ticket sales are in the crappa.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1211 on:** September 05, 2012, 10:32:01 pm »

Quote from: Jordanz Meatballz on September 05, 2012, 10:26:56 pm

That's the dumbest crap I've ever read.

Lerner must either have good data that he can sell out next year on walkups or season ticket sales are in the crappa.

Since they are trying to tie playoff ticket sales to commitments for 2013 plans, I'm taking this as a clear sign that they did not get the expected rush of deposits and that there will be plenty of good seats available when single game playoff tickets come available.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1212 on:** September 05, 2012, 10:38:39 pm »

Quote from: ‏@thomloverro

@dcsportsbog yeah and I'm going to limit my earnings to $10 million this year

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #1213 on:** September 05, 2012, 10:39:55 pm »

I think if everyone was healthy next year, we could have everyone in the lineup, aside from the pitcher, hit maybe 15+ homers.

Werth
Harper
Zimmerman
LaRoche
Morse
Desmond
Espinosa
Ramos
Pitcher

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1214 on:** September 06, 2012, 07:10:16 am »

In addition to inflating demand by limiting supply, I suspect that the team will limit STH sales in the cheaper sections of the park, so that the $10-20 seats and the 21-41 game plans may not all be available for season ticket purchases in order to drive people to step up to the more expensive sections and full season plans.

Buying a 21 game plan in the $10 section of the RF Uppers is still the best deal going in PB69's opinion.

Jordanz Meatballz · « **Reply #1215 on:** September 06, 2012, 07:36:47 am »

I just think that letter was insulting to my intelligence, and I wish there was a way to cancel my playoff deposit being applied to next year's tickets.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1216 on:** September 06, 2012, 07:43:55 am »

Wow. That sucks for the team. Guess the demand really didn't take off as first thought. Very demeaning letter, as well.

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #1217 on:** September 06, 2012, 08:05:23 am »

The more letters they send me, the more they remind me of a used car salesmen.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #1218 on:** September 06, 2012, 08:13:34 am »

DEVILS ADVOCATE HERE: Maybe they are limiting season ticket sales so the stadium has enough seats for walk ups,5 game mini-plans etc.

I think its crazy. I mean you're limiting definite money in hand fir money that might be in hand.

Displaced Bucco · « **Reply #1219 on:** September 06, 2012, 08:35:44 am »

Quote from: CALSGR8 on September 06, 2012, 08:13:34 am

I think its crazy. I mean you're limiting definite money in hand for money that might be in hand.

It's not limiting anything if they're well short of the 20,000. Sounds like there's not enough natitude and they need to ignite demand. Sounds like one of those infomercials for gold or silver coins...due to unprecedented demand we're forced to limit sales to only 2 per caller, don't miss out on this opportunity call now before they're all gone!

PS...while it pains me to agree with PB69, he's right about the $10 partial plan!

Galah · « **Reply #1220 on:** September 06, 2012, 09:06:11 am »

....as oppossed to selling out the entire ballpark to stub hub resellers....

OldChelsea · « **Reply #1221 on:** September 06, 2012, 09:25:50 am »

Quote from: Galah on September 06, 2012, 09:06:11 am

....as oppossed to selling out the entire ballpark to stub hub resellers....

...a phenomenon known as 'Leonsisation' (specifically the Capitals).

This much we know: the current STH base is no higher than 14,520, which is the lowest attendance we've had this season (Wednesday 18th April vs Astros) - and that would be only if absolutely no single tickets had been sold.

Kevrock · « **Reply #1222 on:** September 06, 2012, 09:26:28 am »

I feel insulted. I was considering going to a ST plan with some friends and now I don't want to give them my business, lest my purchase be interpreted as a response to that email.

Ridiculous.

wj73 · « **Reply #1223 on:** September 06, 2012, 09:39:37 am »

I don't get all the negativity. STH sales do go up after a good season, and too many teams will sell as many as they can, squeezing out the fan who can only afford (in time and/or money) to attend a few games in person each year. You can look 45 miles up the road to see an owner who did just that - there were years when you couldn't get a ticket to Camden Yards unless you knew a STH or went to a scalper. I like that the Lerners are trying to avoid that situation and are declaring their intentions publicly. Of course the letter is meant to generate interest in additional ST sales, but it also serves as a fair warning to fans that they might not be able to get ST at some point in the future, and fans need to take that into account when deciding if and when to get ST.

Count Walewski · « **Reply #1224 on:** September 06, 2012, 10:22:05 am »

I'm surprised at how many people on this board have season tickets. As a guy who always does walk-up, and will try to get into the playoffs as a walk-up, I really like this announcement.