Also, it is important to note that Reinsdorf made a great deal.
If the White Sox attendance falls below a certain level, the Illinois Sports Authority has to make up the difference to protect Reinsdorf from losing money. So in effect, horrible attendance protects them from losing money, except of course, for concessions and other things. So, as I understand it, if no fans showed up, he would still be made whole, and only lose whatever he would’ve sold in concessions and Parking.