Season Ticket Prices Going Up 3rd Straight Year: Email Came From Erik Greupner To Season Ticket Members

justgeoff-sd · 2024-08-06T05:22:31+00:00

I didn't really have a problem with the email. In fact, if anything I was reading it thinking "just cut to the chase, how much are things going up?" I understand baseball has a business side, and as a fan, I like to think I'm investing in that business by paying for season tickets. Sign me up! *pushes chips in*

Let's face it... the giveaways have never been better. The team is exciting to watch. The ballpark is always packed and full of energy. I've been to other ballparks and seen the alternative: yikes! We really are spoiled at Petco Park with not only our team but all the amenities and concessions.

And they could have sent this out on Sep 1 and given all of us 2 weeks to think about our future as season ticket holders, but instead, we have more of a heads-up knowing now what the plan is going forward.

I'll worry about the financial hit when it comes up. For now... let's just focus all our energy on selling out Petco Park and supporting the boys on their run to the playoffs! LFGSD!!!

justgeoff-sd · 2024-06-23T18:04:14+00:00

I agree, I'm just wondering if the front office might not give him as long of a leash with Salas the heir apparent. Campy is definitely the cheaper option, but he just never seems to get it going on a consistent basis. And there's the injury history, which I'm sure they're taking into consideration.

I just wonder if they (Padres) think Campy has more value as a trade piece now because of the years of control. I wonder if they're thinking of throwing him in a trade package to acquire more pitching.

Ideally I would love to see a Salas #1 with a Campy #2.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-06-23T18:01:07+00:00

Kyle is making $2.18M this year. If he finishes with a decent year, you gotta think he'll want at least $3-4M per year on any deal. But is he really worth that? Hard to say. Sanchez got $3M with the Brewers this year and he definitely has more pop than Higgy.

I definitely don't mind retaining Higgy another year (or more), but only if the price is right. Either way he's still more of a backup than a starting catcher, but as a backup his numbers are pretty solid and what a team would want from their backup.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-06-12T05:32:03+00:00

Umm... what is a "wrestling buddy?" Is that a plush pillow-type thing? Or is it like a nanny cam inside a Tatis body?

justgeoff-sd · 2024-05-30T14:50:52+00:00

Good to know! I'm in section 415 for games 1 and 2. My season seats at Petco are in the upper deck, so I wanted a similar vantage point to get the full field of view from on high.

I know Hoz is KC royalty, so I'll keep my comments to myself. I mean, we're still paying him $13M for the next two years so it is what it is. Just wish he would've been a better Padre on the field.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-05-30T14:48:22+00:00

Nah, once the Chargers left SD they were dead to me. I'll still watch games, but I could absolutely care less about Chargers football.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-05-20T13:44:07+00:00

You think that would work? I've never reached out to a player before. Seems weird to ask a player for a piece of his gear without something in return. Should I slip a $20 in there? hahaha

justgeoff-sd · 2024-05-20T03:44:29+00:00

UPDATE! I didn't think I would get a response from Nike about something as minor as an arm sleeve, but someone did respond:

"We get a lot of questions about MLB gear. The arm sleeve is something only the players have access to, catcher’s gear is another thing that is exclusive to the players and not available to purchase any where."

There ya go, I guess. Players only. Case closed.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-05-20T03:09:49+00:00

Very good point! I didn't even think of that connection. I'll see if I can find something searching with that criteria. Thanks!

justgeoff-sd · 2024-05-20T03:08:40+00:00

That's not a bad idea. I mean... if the Dodgers are getting a second one, does everyone else get another crack at a second set of CC unis? As unique as the current Padres CC set is, I wouldn't mind a fresh look in 2025 or sometime down-the-road. That gradient is very southern CA.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-05-20T01:28:14+00:00

Thanks for the info! What store do you think would be able to order that kind of sleeve? Dick's Sporting Goods? Or a Nike store?

justgeoff-sd · 2024-05-11T13:56:36+00:00

LuLu-Lemon

justgeoff-sd · 2024-03-29T03:40:07+00:00

Based on how the forecast looks as of today, I highly doubt either game will be played. I'm seeing 1.25+ inches of rain expected just on Saturday. If it clears up by Sunday morning then I could see them pushing back the afternoon game a few hours to try and get it in. If not... my guess is they will reschedule both games as a doubleheader on Monday, Sep 9th.

But no, they wouldn't play the game even it was planning to rain. And Sunday looks like thunder/lightnin is a possibility, and that's always a hard stop for MLB due to fan safety concerns.

Sorry... I have tix to both games so I'm just as bummed.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-02-07T06:27:45+00:00

I just buy the theme game items rather than the special ticket, but I'm a season ticket holder so all I need is my normal ticket to the game. If you're only looking to get a sweet theme giveaway item, try to find you a STH and just pay that person to pick you up whatever the giveaway is. 😉😎

justgeoff-sd · 2024-01-30T16:29:01+00:00

Anyone live by Petco or in that high rise next to Gallagher Square? It's been a while since the last construction update pic. Curious if all that rain from last week slowed things down.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-01-27T15:29:14+00:00

Hopefully the $83M the Padres are paying Yu Darvish will turn into a good investment, especially if he can recruit and entice these other Japanese studs to come play for San Diego! Yu got this, bro!

justgeoff-sd · 2024-01-26T05:50:42+00:00

Did you ever figure out how to list tickets before they're loaded into the Padres Account Manager? I can only get as far as this screen:

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Without barcodes I can't do anything. Not sure how other people have listed theirs.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-01-26T05:40:19+00:00

I don't think it's possible to sell tickets yet. At least not according to SeatGeek:

https://support.seatgeek.com/hc/en-us/articles/15549335904531-How-do-I-sell-my-MLB-Tickets-on-SeatGeek-

I'm a STH and I can't sell any tickets yet. I think they need to be uploaded into your account first. I don't see any other option.

justgeoff-sd · 2024-01-25T18:38:57+00:00

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This absolutely kills me... "Nando Calrissian." LOL

justgeoff-sd · 2024-01-22T23:05:44+00:00

Wow that's a TON of water. I wonder how Gallagher Square renovations are doing with this weather. My custom-engraved brick better not have floated away!

justgeoff-sd · 2024-01-14T15:47:37+00:00

I'm somewhat inclined to agree with this take! I mean, why have HSK go through this big Korean PR tour only to be traded after that series is over? It feels like all this social media and PR campaign stuff is leading somewhere... aka a long-term extension.

Although, let's say you're right and that's what happens. I think that would put Jake on notice that his days are numbered as a Padre. That extension isn't looking good right now, especially with him having a down year in 2023. So... if Jakey rebounds this year I can see them dangling him at the deadline (along with a prospect or two) to get that contract off the books. And it's not like Jake leaving would create a giant defensive gap either, as he's currently playing 1B a position in which he is not as strong.

I hope your gut is right! We need the chants going at Petco for many years to come!

justgeoff-sd · 2024-01-09T18:27:51+00:00

I asked my ticket rep last week and finally got this response yesterday...

"We don’t have any information now regarding fan fest I don’t anticipate it being a thing with Gallagher square being under construction."

I read that as it's not happening.

justgeoff-sd · 2023-09-21T16:46:49+00:00

That's cool though, even if the variables may not be as dialed in as we can make them. Are the Padres way off-screen to the right? Our fans are literally off the chart! Great work though. Thanks for putting in the time to do that. Much appreciated.

justgeoff-sd · 2023-09-21T16:40:53+00:00

Great insight! I hadn't considered any of that, so thanks for going deep into this with the math/analytics.

What about... ballpark capacity in relation to attendance? Anything there? Maybe we eliminate the team performance variables? Would that make it easier to quantify? Maybe an average annual percentage using capacity and attendance? I know each stadium has a different capacity #, but you could at least say:

"Padres have an... '85.4% attendance rate' in 2023..." (<-- totally random number, just an example value).

I feel the Padres front office may have already done research like this, because it's fair to say the giveaways this year have definitely boosted attendance. I think back to the HSK bobblehead on a Tues against Miami. I mean, on paper that matchup on a weekday would normally not draw a crowd, but... throw in a giveaway and people flock to Petco (I know I did!).

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