My_Sox_Summer

QUOTE (skobabe8 @ Jan 14, 2015 -> 07:48 AM) Is there more back story to this?? Were you previously warned? Not trying to say it's not true, but in my experience it seems like there has to be more to it. Nope! What was your experience? My ban has been lifted, they apologized, I apologized for my ignorance not knowing all the rules. They do have a marketplace, which I asked about, but because the Friday ticket at SoxFest is not for sale, any offer to sell or buy is considering scalping.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 13, 2015 -> 12:36 PM) Well anyways, thanks to everyone who has joined. I personally have enjoyed the extra shot of energy around here from the newbs. I agree! Sorry to have jacked the thread.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 04:53 PM) That is bad. Sorry that I have jacked this thread. It was to be expected. I wasn't really liked over there by many of the admins, they just needed an excuse. I do like the non-confrontational approach, makes it much easier.

Well, it was a good 3 year run. Pretty sure I got booted because of this thread. Cheers!

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 01:17 PM) Wait, what? You were banned for posting that you found good deals at Soxfest?!?! Nah, I was banned cause I was looking to use someone's pass for Friday, if they were not using it. I just wanna see what they have for sale, maybe get something and leave. That is against the rules, as it is 1 - solicitation and 2- I am just too cheap to buy a hotel room and passes, to go spend money. No big deal, but I have dealt with very generous fans in the past, just putting it out there. I give back when I can too. Go Sox!

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 12:55 PM) LOL "see you in two weeks!" Busted for solicitation. Told to buy a hotel room. Sadly, none are available. That said, to expand on my above post, I just wanna hit the sale at SoxFest on Friday. Just in and out, hour tops, plenty of time left to get into line for (3+ hours) to get Geoff Blum's autograph! Happen to have an extra pass and not be using it on Friday? (early would be the best, I work downtown) Send me a message. I will not provide sexual favors, but I could hook ya up with a bobble head or something to say thanks. If you like beer, it will be REALLY nice.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 09:25 AM) You can purchase stuff at a marked up there at a marked up price provided that the autograph session isn't right at the beginning of the day. I would advise purchasing stuff prior though unless you're into buying jerseys at the garage sale. They have a bunch 8x10s, balls, etc. but the only real value there is the gear that's a year or two old. I somehow got a Quintana shirsey for $5 last year. I think there were some deals last year, like big Abreu pictures for $15, baseballs were what you'd pay most places. Those were from the vendors. The Sox sold some stuff for cheap, the $10 fitted hats is a go to, I bought a jacket for $50, $10 game used pants usually the bobblehead selection is weak and over priced. I'd like to hit the sale on Friday, so if anyone has an extra they aren't using that night let me know. I'd make it worth your while. Edit - Posted the same thing on another message board- 2 WEEK BAN. Oh my.

Kenny was our vendor in 108, great guy. Sad to see he has passed. http://www.sportstraveler.net/blog/remembe...kenneth-sherwin

It's a new era for White Sox baseball. I thought it would be a great way to start it off. People are excited for the first time in years, I'm looking forward to it.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 5, 2015 -> 05:08 PM) Well, except it's the Home Opener, not opening day, and Danks is pitching, so the excitement won't be as high. My buddies and I are doing the 7 game plan, and we have a choice for the Home Opener, or a Cubs/Sox game, and we are all taking the Cubs/Sox game. Eh, I think a home opener on a Friday is gonna be a rager. Just my view. Plenty of excitement to go around if you ask me! I have a split season plan, so I get both. Sox / Cubs will be fun this year too.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jan 5, 2015 -> 05:04 PM) can you pls explain/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_American...ie-breaker_game Everyone wears black, at the game.

While at a New Years Eve party with fellow Sox fans, the idea was tossed out for doing a blackout for opening day / home opener. Thoughts? I think it would make a unity statement, for the fans and the team.

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UPDATED! I am looking for a Jose Abreu SoxFest bobblehead. If anyone has any extras please let me know! You can also email me at mysoxsummer@gmail.com 2015 SGA Bobby Jenks Jermaine Dye Scotty Pods Soxman Stretch Chris Sale 2014 SGA Frank Thomas Tony LaRussa Paul Konerko Final Minnie M. Statue Frank Thomas HOF Plaque 2013 SGA Greg Luzinski (SoxFest) Harold Baines Ron Kittle (Autographed) Ribbie and Roobarb Billy Pierce Statue Paul Konerko 2012 SGA Robin Ventura Carlton Fisk Statue Alexie Rameriez Misc. 2010- Frank Thomas Bobblehead Frank Thomas Statue Nancy Faust Southpaw Kids Club Bobble - 2012 (Catching Pose) - TRADE ONLY Minnie Minoso Paul Konerko '03 Shoeless Joe Jackson - Black Uni Non-Sox - Deron Williams 05 Illini, Baysox Babe Ruth, Talking Harry Doyle.

The gift is a Jose Abreu bobblehead if you pony up for a room and weekend passes. Looks pretty cool.

He wasn't there last year either. However, I think he will get announced as the date get's closer. Should be a good time!

Sent you a message.

Hey Guys! Anyone have an extra (or 2) of the Frank Thomas replica plaque? I have plenty to trade for it, just let me know. I have extra bobbleheads and statues from this year or last. Looking for the Babe Ruth bobble that they gave out at Wrigley this year too. Send me a PM or email me at mysoxsummer@gmail.com I live right by the park, would rather trade in person.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 14, 2014 -> 02:30 AM) Well this was predictable. These attendance threads always wind up having the same feel from year to year. 1.) Shock and awe because how could real sox fans not go to the X game with X pitcher playing. 18k fans. 2.) Counter arguments about how inflation is an evil beast, 10 f***ing bucks for X foot/drink item. 3.) The Geographically challenged Sox fan who if only they lived 1500 miles closer would buy a season ticket plan, plant sox flags in their yard, shoot tshirts with the pride crew. 4.) The superfan. They went to X more games than you. How the f*** can you call yourself a sox fan. The TV doesnt count in their world. 5.) Grumblings about millionaires playing baseball. 6.) Threats to move team. 7.) Blame X person in Sox Management for being out of touch. 8.) The self loathing sox fan who is kind of like the superfan, however likes the park empty because they can pee without waiting in a line, like the roomy seats, no lines for concessions and get to tell their buddies how they suck as sox fans. You want to solve this problem. It involves boosting season ticket sales. Plain and simple. You are not going to get 20k walkup on a thursday night game no matter who the f*** is pitching. Season ticket sales is the key. And I am sorry that takes a few years to build up. Rebuilding teams that are coming off of near 100 loss seasons are not adding to their season ticket base. No I haven't been to any games this year. Its not money, its not that they are bad. I am in another category that happen as well. The oversubscribed parent of a travel baseball player. Between games, practices, and tournaments there are some of us who don't have time to go. In August when this is over, I will do my good to embrace my fandom and take my family to the park. But until then it has to wait. I will be a terrible fan who uses my phone, my laptop and dare say it my TV to keep up with the Sox. Watching my son play the game is still a better use of my time than watching the sox any day. If that makes me a bad fan, then so be it. Go Sox Bad choice of words on my end. I'd rather watch little league than the Sox on most days too. To be clear, you are not in the group I was talking about. I just get tired of hearing that it is too expensive to go when it clearly isn't much more expensive than most family outings. I don't think you fall into the category of people b****ing about price but have 0 intention on going anyways. It's that fan that has to have an excuse besides their laziness to blame on why they don't go to the park. I lived 2.5 hours away from the park back in the day, I made it once or twice a year. The drive sucked, it was a long day the next day, but never was it too expensive to go. I am in a unique situation, so I am taking advantage of both low ticket prices and my proximity to The Cell.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 13, 2014 -> 02:30 PM) I know people who won't pick up a golf club cause it's too expensive a sport to play. I know people who won't go to a baseball game cause they are used to the days you could go, get a great seat on the cheap and eat and drink at the park on the cheap and now it's just too much cash. I know people don't want to hear it -- KC talk show hosts scoff at people balking at 60 dollar tickets -- but folks, it's true. I know you can get a cheap ticket in the upper tank at Sox games but hey, even 20 bucks per ticket is too much for a lot of dads when you multiply it by a couple kids. Say what you want, baseball is not an elitist sport. There was no reason to pays these guys this amount of cash to play a game they'd play for pennies. Go ahead and flame me, but it's the cost, people. It's the cost. (And I do commend the Sox for having special Sundays, etc.) My guess is the one day or two days a year a dad or mom will bring the family he/she does take advantage of the special Sunday rates or whatever. But I'd guess aside from rabid fans it's a one or two games at the most per summer for most people in the middle class or unemployed. When was it ever "cheap" to eat and drink at the park? I must have missed those days. It can be expensive, but it can also be very, very, very cheap. You can sit downstairs, every game, for $15. You can sit in the uppers for $7, and have pretty much your choice of seats. Take the kids when Sale is pitching, get a ticket, shirt and a poster for $20. Parking sucks, but you can park at Buffalo Wings and Things for free. They even have a shuttle to and from. Shaller's you can park for free but you have to walk. I think what it comes down to is convenience and laziness. You can bring in your own food and water. Your own snacks. You can tailgate! That makes up for the $20 parking fee. Hell, the hot dog place up the street sells a hot dog with fries for under $5. Pops under $2. Guys sell waters 2 for $1 OUTSIDE the park. But every game there is at least 15 people buying $5 waters. But you have to put in effort. So, if a fan who b****es about cost is really concerned about it, they would take these steps to make it cheaper. It's a tired excuse, the real reason is some people are just bad fans. Don't go, that's fine, but don't put in on the Sox because you don't go. They have made cost friendly for everyone. Time for a new excuse. As far as what these guys get paid, it pales in comparison to what the owners make. They guys on the field should get paid. Until we stop watching and going, they will.

The K Zone was pretty full last night. I think it is working pretty well. I was going to buy a ticket, but when you are just looking for one, you can get some cheap tickets. Plus I didn't need another t-shirt. $10 for a $40 seat last night. He wanted $20, I declined, he said $10. This is all over the park, cheap ass tickets. If you are going to go to the game, there is ZERO reason to buy a ticket on whitesox.com. Buy at the box office and save the fees. If the crowd is looking light, like it was all week, they don't even check tickets. Buy $7 seat, which is available every game, and walk downstairs. Or if they are checking, go towards a better seat, go higher up, and enjoy the game. You can't b**** about price if you want a good seat, you most always pay for what you get. Dynamic Pricing doesn't change the price of the $7 and $15 tickets that they have for every game. When they get decent again, these deals will be gone, so use them up! I don't think that the big clubs really avoid promotions. The Angels give away the kitchen sink. They charge next to nothing for parking ($7 when I would go, might be $10 now) and the tickets were always decent priced. Paid $36 for Game 3 of the ALCS in the upper deck. Can you imagine that in Chicago? Regular season games I rarely spent more than $25 for decent seats. Same with the Dodgers. They have tons of giveaways too! San Fran. Milwaukee.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 08:18 AM) There were a s*** ton of Tigers fans there last night. It was us with the bad performance How many is a s**ton exactly? It was less than normal. I am guessing they were scared off by the rain. Attendance last night was awful. Tonight better be better. Sox played awesome and exciting ball last night. Plus....Kate Upton!

He tripped over the bag on Wednesday. No bueno.

That's awesome! I am gonna miss the black-armed Fisk and the white-armed Baines.

I use a rep too, Alexa. She is a great rep, very helpful. ALEXA@CHISOX.COM http://whitesox.info-mlb.com/season/avaicaitis