Article: The Twins Have a Problem

[TheLeviathan]

This is probably around 10,000 full season equivalents, perhaps a little more and I think they will get pretty close to that.

 

I think that's on the high side.  I'd put it closer to 7, though I think the number next year is still higher than that.

[alskntwnsfn]

Really interesting to read the comments here. Lots of people electing not to renew their season tickets, and the Delta/Budweiser thing is really big. Do we know how much money that is per year? 

 

I too rely on stubhub and other sites to get tickets. I haven't really done the research to see how much I'm saving, but I'd guess it's significant. Plus, then I can go to games when I have time, not when I have to. 

 

I won't care about whether this team wins or loses until A. they change the leadership or B. put together a wipeout team, and even then I'll be skeptical. We had some really good teams in the mid-2000's, but we always fell short. I suspect a lot of that had to do with TR and coaching. I'll still watch a few games on TV (mostly to see the young hitters, I've watched Mauer flip enough singles to left, I'm good on that). And I'll probably attend 2-3 games a year if I can get tickets at a steep discount. 

[jtkoupal]

I really hope the Twins lower the price of tickets. They almost have to in order to get fans in the game. I went to a game in Kansas City this year and they charge about $40 bucks for a seat behind home plate, a ticket that would cost the better part of $100 at Target Field. Next year, I will be in college, and there is a good shot I'll be at Minnesota State. If the Twins don't lower the prices by about 20%, at least, I won't be able to afford them, and many others wouldn't be willing to pay that. The decline will steepen until they 1. Lower the price of tickets. 2. Have better promotions. 3. include more ticket deals, such as more "Steal of the Week"s or maybe a small price break for purchasing multiple tickets together. I will likely go to about 4-6 Twins games next year, but 2 of them will be in Pittsburgh. If they lower the price, I will certainly go to more.