Chase Field Attendance (2014, clubhouse, garage)

[TrashMan1]

Originally Posted by enigmadsm

The suns had one of their most exciting seasons and they missed the playoffs. They weren't even supposed to have a decent season. The ownership purposely traded away big names to attempt to rebuild in the future and stick within "budgets"...when is the last time they went to the western conference finals? The 90s.

The Suns made it to the Western Conference Finals in 2010.

[pbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Jukesgrrl

But most of all, I think people want to see ownership that seems determined to be successful, whatever it may take. People will put up with rebuilding years if it seems like management IS actually rebuilding. It was thrilling that the Suns took off even earlier than hoped. It's taking the Cardinals awhile to find the quarterback they need, but fans are giving the new coach support. The Diamondbacks can get the same kind of reaction but they will have to DO something. You can't expect people to accept failure unless some effort is obvious.

The problem with the Diamondbacks this year is NOT that the ownership isn't trying to spend money to improve performance. The current payroll is the highest that the team has ever had, at $112,688,666. They rank 11th out of 30 franchises. The next 4 teams after them in the ranking (Cincinnati, St. Louis, Atlanta, Baltimore) have all made the playoffs once or twice in the last two years. The criticism is not that they aren't trying but rather that they are not doing a good job at their player acquisitions and retention, hence the calls for Kevin Towers' head on a platter.

[HTY483]

Originally Posted by observer53

Really?

I think he's refering to the fact that fans in the Valley are very very fair weather.

[BlueCat1105]

If the goofy Cubs fans here in IL (of which I am - or was - one) would just stay home when the team is this lousy, maybe they would open their pocketbooks and buy a few professional players. There's no reason for them to pay more if they keep filling the stands.

[cacto]

It's almost like, (I'm just guessing) as if most people in PHX don't root for the home team. Call me crazy, just a hunch.

[Jukesgrrl]

Originally Posted by cacto

It's almost like, (I'm just guessing) as if most people in PHX don't root for the home team. Call me crazy, just a hunch.

Yes, I would definitely agree that's a factor in Phoenix. And clearly management is aware of it.

Pittsburgh native friends of mine who live in San Diego proposed coming to visit the last time the Steelers were playing in Phoenix. I checked out getting the tickets and you couldn't buy single-game tickets for that game at the beginning of the season. To get the Steelers, you had to buy tickets for THREE games. I understand the Packers were another team that rule applied to. I was told I could get tickets much closer to game day but my friends needed to make their plans early so it never happened.

I already have tickets to see the Pirates in August, though. See, I'm guilty, too.

[Jukesgrrl]

Originally Posted by pbenjamin

The problem with the Diamondbacks this year is NOT that the ownership isn't trying to spend money to improve performance. The current payroll is the highest that the team has ever had, at $112,688,666. They rank 11th out of 30 franchises. The next 4 teams after them in the ranking (Cincinnati, St. Louis, Atlanta, Baltimore) have all made the playoffs once or twice in the last two years. The criticism is not that they aren't trying but rather that they are not doing a good job at their player acquisitions and retention, hence the calls for Kevin Towers' head on a platter.

Is he the maroon who traded Justin Upton? FOR WHAT?!

[ibarrio]

Originally Posted by Jukesgrrl

Yes, I would definitely agree that's a factor in Phoenix. And clearly management is aware of it.

Pittsburgh native friends of mine who live in San Diego proposed coming to visit the last time the Steelers were playing in Phoenix. I checked out getting the tickets and you couldn't buy single-game tickets for that game at the beginning of the season. To get the Steelers, you had to buy tickets for THREE games. I understand the Packers were another team that rule applied to. I was told I could get tickets much closer to game day but my friends needed to make their plans early so it never happened.

I already have tickets to see the Pirates in August, though. See, I'm guilty, too.

They call it protect the nest. You can't buy single game tickets for certain teams. Steelers, Cowboys, and Packers being the main three. Sometimes the 49ers are a protect the nest game as well. Makes sense to bundle premium games with games that will have trouble selling out.

[pbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Jukesgrrl

Is he the maroon who traded Justin Upton? FOR WHAT?!

He has traded away Justin Upton, Chris Johnson, Trevor Bauer, Tyler Skaggs, David Holmberg, Ian Kennedy, Adam Eaton and Matt Davidson for what has amounted to Martin Prado, Addison Reed and a box of bats. Oh, he got Mark Trumbo too, who was hitting .210 and kicking the ball around left field before going on the DL where he will be until the All Star break.

[Noregrets11]

We've been wanting to go to our first Dbacks game. We have young children, don't want to spend a ton of money.....and don't want our children to ruin the game for more serious attenders.....so which section should we look at? Is there a grassy area for families?