Padres might go after Vazquez

Well,  the name I keep hearing on TD is Omar Narvaez so at least the bar isn't set to high.

Vazquez is considered 2nd best catcher on the market. When first best signs for 5/87 contract his agent is going to want close to that. That would be why he has suitors but no contract.  2/20 seems like a more reasonable number, but the agent has to hold out for unreasonable. 

2 hours ago, dxpavelka said:

Well,  the name I keep hearing on TD is Omar Narvaez so at least the bar isn't set to high.

If Narvaez is the answer, I might rather bring back Gary Sanchez.

The Padres have created a team that draws fans. Last year they finished with around 1.2 million more in seats than the Twins in a similar, albeit warmer, market. How much money does that raise?

1 hour ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Even if you take a relatively low ticket price like $25, that's roughly $30m before you factor in concessions and whatnot.

2 hours ago, tony&rodney said:

The Padres have created a team that draws fans. Last year they finished with around 1.2 million more in seats than the Twins in a similar, albeit warmer, market. How much money does that raise?

According to Forbes the average revenue per fan is $54 Statistica says average ticket price is $22. Before anyone says anything similar to “$60 million !” Remember that revenue is shared after expenses. The $26m in gate is split somewhere in half and the $34 in merchandise and food has material and people cost to it. Those revenues are also shared after expenses are paid.  Accountants and support staff cost money.  

13 hours ago, DJL44 said:

If Narvaez is the answer, I might rather bring back Gary Sanchez.

I agree.  Actually, now that the answer is Vasquez, I wouldn't, if the price was right, wouldn't be opposed to retaining Sanchez as a third option / DH.  Can never have too many bats.