Now that tickets are lower, what would you do to IMPROVE THE SOX EXPER

[ewokpelts]

Seeing as the Sox themselves fixed the ticket price issue, what would people do to make the overall Sox experience better?

 

Two things from me:

 

1. Ushers in EVERY SECTION - too many stupid s*** happens because people know there's no consequences.

 

2. Parking lots should open earlier, ESPECIALLY on weekends.

[GreatScott82]

The Sox experience is great the way it is. Obviously having restaurants and bars around the ballpark would be HUGE for fan postgame experiences. But the bicardi at the park was a step in that direction. I love what the organization is doing to accommodate the fan base for all ages. They lowered prices on parking and tickets. That is fantastic!

 

What this organization needs is a right handed ACE and a 3B. I wouldn't mind a veteran closer as well.

[NorthSideSox72]

Seeing as the Sox themselves fixed the ticket price issue, what would people do to make the overall Sox experience better?

 

Two things from me:

 

1. Ushers in EVERY SECTION - too many stupid s*** happens because people know there's no consequences.

 

2. Parking lots should open earlier, ESPECIALLY on weekends.

On #1, I think they have enough, they just don't do anything. They wander around in the hallways, or in the entrances to the seats, but never actually look around or do anything they are supposed to. They gather in little pods and talk.

 

I would love to see the team invest in the neighborhood more to enhance the area experience, but I guess that is a different topic.

 

In the park, I think its pretty damn good already. Food prices are too high, same with drinks. Get rid of the stupid Chevy Pride Crew. Mix up the between innings stuff, that gets stale fast. More things involving fans doing things on the field between innings would be more entertaining.

 

[ewokpelts]

On #1, I think they have enough, they just don't do anything. They wander around in the hallways, or in the entrances to the seats, but never actually look around or do anything they are supposed to. They gather in little pods and talk.

 

I would love to see the team invest in the neighborhood more to enhance the area experience, but I guess that is a different topic.

 

In the park, I think its pretty damn good already. Food prices are too high, same with drinks. Get rid of the stupid Chevy Pride Crew. Mix up the between innings stuff, that gets stale fast. More things involving fans doing things on the field between innings would be more entertaining.

Jim Thompson has said ISFA tried to open a hotel or add more amenities, and the Sox have turned that down.

 

[knightni]

They need to make the park an event itself on game day. Open the place earlier, have tourist-y things to see and do inside pregame.

[ewokpelts]

They need to make the park an event itself on game day. Open the place earlier, have tourist-y things to see and do inside pregame.

they do that already. bands playing outside, tailgating, ect....

 

[knightni]

they do that already. bands playing outside, tailgating, ect....

It needs to be at least three hours before the game. Have a team museum, autograph signings by former players, contests, inside and outside activities. Get people in the park and spending money early.

[IlliniKrush]

It needs to be at least three hours before the game. Have a team museum, autograph signings by former players, contests, inside and outside activities. Get people in the park and spending money early.

Would really only be worth it for Saturday games though.

[flippedoutpunk]

It needs to be at least three hours before the game. Have a team museum, autograph signings by former players, contests, inside and outside activities. Get people in the park and spending money early.

 

that would be cool. i hate getting to games early and being locked out of the park.

[southsider2k5]

that would be cool. i hate getting to games early and being locked out of the park.

 

Quit dryhumping Southpaw and maybe they will start letting you in again.

[ChiliIrishHammock24]

Yeah, I agree that they need to open the park earlier. The ability to see the SOX taking batting practice and catch balls hit by them would mean so much more than the visiting teams. And like someone else already mentioned, it would get people spending money sooner. If I got in to the park 2-3 hours before gametime, I would definitely be buying a drink at the very least.

[knightni]

Part of me has a bit of sadness at the park because when I spend my time there and I know it's over far too soon.

[bobryansson]

Let people from the upper deck down to the lower deck for stuff. It's been a long time since the misbehavior that prompted the isolation.

[cabiness42]

Seeing as the Sox themselves fixed the ticket price issue, what would people do to make the overall Sox experience better?

 

Two things from me:

 

1. Ushers in EVERY SECTION - too many stupid s*** happens because people know there's no consequences.

 

2. Parking lots should open earlier, ESPECIALLY on weekends.

 

I agree on the second one. Since I live out of town and have to drive to games, it would be nice to be able to park 3-4 hours before the game.

 

Other than that, I'm probably the wrong person to ask. I'm there to watch a baseball game. I don't really care about the food selection, what music is playing, what the entertainment is, or any of that stuff. I think it's sad that people need to be entertained at a baseball game, but I guess that's how society is now.

[southsider2k5]

Yeah, I agree that they need to open the park earlier. The ability to see the SOX taking batting practice and catch balls hit by them would mean so much more than the visiting teams. And like someone else already mentioned, it would get people spending money sooner. If I got in to the park 2-3 hours before gametime, I would definitely be buying a drink at the very least.

 

I'd love to see early BP, but it wouldn't make a difference in attendance.

[NorthSideSox72]

I'd love to see early BP, but it wouldn't make a difference in attendance.

Might help a little... but it could also help the Sox get more revenue, via concessions and souvenir sales.

 

[cabiness42]

Might help a little... but it could also help the Sox get more revenue, via concessions and souvenir sales.

 

It also costs more to have all the employees working extra hours.

 

[NorthSideSox72]

It also costs more to have all the employees working extra hours.

Yes, and that is where the balancing act is. How much do you open? How many ushers get there earlier? Setting up the shifts just the right way would be the key to making money that way.

 

[IlliniKrush]

Open the park early on Saturday for full Sox BP, make it an event. Encourage guys to sign autographs, toss more balls into the stands, etc. Since it's rare, you could get people to come out. There's zero reason to open the park at 4pm on a Tuesday. You'll have 12 people there.

[NorthSideSox72]

Open the park early on Saturday for full Sox BP, make it an event. Encourage guys to sign autographs, toss more balls into the stands, etc. Since it's rare, you could get people to come out. There's zero reason to open the park at 4pm on a Tuesday. You'll have 12 people there.

Agree, and I do think having the players doing more autographs and fan interaction would create a big draw for families.

 

[klaus kinski]

Take out the last 2 rows of upper deck seats and build a walkway up there with a few concession stands that would be easier to access from the mid to high seats in the upper deck. It would be a nice walk around too, great view and in no one's way that is sitting down. In a way, like old comiskey with stands at the top of upper deck, though those were behind a wall.

[ewokpelts]

Take out the last 2 rows of upper deck seats and build a walkway up there with a few concession stands that would be easier to access from the mid to high seats in the upper deck. It would be a nice walk around too, great view and in no one's way that is sitting down. In a way, like old comiskey with stands at the top of upper deck, though those were behind a wall.

And where do you think the state will get 40 million topay for that? Your idea also means removing the roof and re attaching it to new struts.

[ewokpelts]

Open the park early on Saturday for full Sox BP, make it an event. Encourage guys to sign autographs, toss more balls into the stands, etc. Since it's rare, you could get people to come out. There's zero reason to open the park at 4pm on a Tuesday. You'll have 12 people there.

I'd open a few stands behind home plate and the fandeck stand. As most people will be either behind home plate to get autographs or in the outfiel to shag fly balls.

 

I think 2 hours is sufficient as the sox bp is 2 hours before the start of game

[ewokpelts]

I think kids day should br every sunday, with autographs and kids running the bases.

 

No reason to not have that. And i dont care if the players are in the pennant race, no ducking it on fan appreciation day like they did this year.

[klaus kinski]

And where do you think the state will get 40 million topay for that? Your idea also means removing the roof and re attaching it to new struts.

You asked for a suggestion-didn't put a price tag on it. This is not the original roof-it was changed before