The Cheapskates Thread 2018

[Baseball is Life]

Post tips on cheap prices and good deals on tickets, merchandise, food, etc. At the ballpark or anything Nats related.

[Natsinpwc]

Post tips on cheap prices and good deals on tickets, merchandise, food, etc. At the ballpark or anything Nats related.

LAC.

[skippy1999]

LAC.

Is this the first "LAC" of the season?

[slhubic]

wishing there was a good code for a discount for MLB TV, as in Canada, we don't get the single team option, and though (I guess) it isn't that bad, it's $115 for the season..

[bluestreak]

wishing there was a good code for a discount for MLB TV, as in Canada, we don't get the single team option, and though (I guess) it isn't that bad, it's $115 for the season..

Not even the Blue Jays?

[slhubic]

Not even the Blue Jays?

yeah, not even the Jays.  'rogers' is a telecom company which owns the Jays, and who, not surprisingly, have their own service, so it's probably because of that which caused it not to be offered..

[Mathguy]

What does "LAC" mean ?

LAC.

[bluestreak]

What does "LAC" mean ?

Lerners are cheap. Seems ridiculous to me. But I’m new.

[tomterp]

Lerners are cheap. Seems ridiculous to me. But I’m new.

Mathguy didn't know what "LAC" means?     

[varoadking]

Mathguy didn't know what "LAC" means?     

I think he asks that question every season...

[Baseball is Life]

Mathguy didn't know what "LAC" means?     

It really never meant anything to start with and now it's really tired.

[Natsinpwc]

It really never meant anything to start with and now it's really tired.

(Image removed from quote.)

Too cheap to sign another starting pitcher when they need one.

[Natsinpwc]

What does "LAC" mean ?

LA Clippers.

[Baseball is Life]

Here's a cheapskate option:

https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/specials/natspass

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*Guaranteed standing room ticket to every regular season home game (excluding Opening Day on April 5), including high-demand opponents
Access to giveaway items and theme games
Pregame activities and happy hour drink specials on the Budweiser Terrace
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Easily scan your tickets at the gate directly from your phone
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*NatsPass does not include Opening Day, April 5

[aspenbubba]

Is this the first "LAC" of the season?

Nope March 26th by Slate in another thread

[GburgNatsFan]

Nope March 26th by Slate in another thread

I'm pretty sure that was still Spring Training.

[mitlen]

I think he asks that question every season...

Mathguy must be good at fishing 'cause his "questions" keep reelin' 'em in.    PB might have a shipmate.

[Baseball is Life]

Goldstar is running a bunch of specials.

https://www.goldstar.com/events/washington-dc/washington-nationals-baseball-tickets?mal=1

[lylelgreen]

Discounted tickets using coupon code SURVEYAPRIL. Be sure to enter the code in ALL CAPS as it is case sensitive.

•   Infield Box - $55 (Save $17)
•   LF/RF Baseline Reserved - $42 (Save $17)
•   LF/RF Corner - $25 (Save $17)
•   Outfield Reserved - $24 (Save $13)
•   Upper Gallery - $15 (Save $7)

Good for following games:

4/10 Braves
4/11 Braves
4/12 Rockies
4/14 Rockies
4/15 Rockies
4/27 D-backs
4/28 D-backs
4-29 D-backs
4/30 Pirates
5/1 Pirates
5/2 Pirates
5/3 Pirates
5/6 Phillies
5/21 Padres
5/22 Padres
5/23 Padres

[van lingle mungo]

It really never meant anything to start with.

Yeah, it did, and you lived through it. (see payroll circa 2005-2009, among other things) Surprised that you either don't remember or you're in denial.

[tomterp]

Yeah, it did, and you lived through it. (see payroll circa 2005-2009, among other things) Surprised that you either don't remember or you're in denial.

While you're generally correct, the Lerners didn't buy the Nats until July 2006, so I think their responsibility for player payroll (and other expenditures) really begins in earnest in 2007.

[varoadking]

While you're generally correct, the Lerners didn't buy the Nats until July 2006, so I think their responsibility for player payroll (and other expenditures) really begins in earnest in 2007.

I thought it was generally recognized that the Lerner's tanked the first several years in order to improve their draft positions.  Or is that an urban legend?

[van lingle mungo]

their responsibility for player payroll (and other expenditures) really begins in earnest in 2007.

Yes, indeed. My mistake. 2007-2010......."The cheap years". LOL

[tomterp]

I thought it was generally recognized that the Lerner's tanked the first several years in order to improve their draft positions.  Or is that an urban legend?

Mindfact?  Fake news?   

I accept it as fact.  It was a well executed strategy that laid the groundwork for the well oiled championship machine we have today.     


 



 

[hotshot]

I really do not think the LAC, but they may be guilty of a more serious shortcoming, i.e., where the owner will spend but only when his/their judgement is the determining factor. Where that is the case, I'd personally rather have a "cheaper" owner who doesn't believe that they know best when it comes to personnel.