Tuesday, April 20, 2004
ChiSox Deals Put Fans on the Field
Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports that the Chicago White Sox are set to announce new promotions that will actually allow well-heeled fans onto the field during games.
Two fans per game will be allowed to pay $1,500 for the privilege of dragging the infield. Two more will be allowed to pay $1,000 each for the honor of changing first and third bases during the fifth inning. For $1,500, one fan will be allowed to deliver the lineup card to the umpire.
Think of the opportunities! How much would you pay to be allowed to mop the dugout floor after the game, make the traditional pregame "don't throw things or run onto the field" announcement over the public address system, or deliver new baseballs to the plate umpire?
The Sox are also renting a 20-seat "All-Star Suite" for $10,000/game, which includes a ballpark tour and a chance to meet club management and former players. For $5,000, ten adults and ten children can take batting practice on off days.
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Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports that the Chicago White Sox are set to announce new promotions that will actually allow well-heeled fans onto the field during games.
Two fans per game will be allowed to pay $1,500 for the privilege of dragging the infield. Two more will be allowed to pay $1,000 each for the honor of changing first and third bases during the fifth inning. For $1,500, one fan will be allowed to deliver the lineup card to the umpire.
Think of the opportunities! How much would you pay to be allowed to mop the dugout floor after the game, make the traditional pregame "don't throw things or run onto the field" announcement over the public address system, or deliver new baseballs to the plate umpire?
The Sox are also renting a 20-seat "All-Star Suite" for $10,000/game, which includes a ballpark tour and a chance to meet club management and former players. For $5,000, ten adults and ten children can take batting practice on off days.
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