The Miami Marlins' Attendance Problem Is Even Worse Than They Are Willing To Admit

[marmar]

In just the second season in their new publicly-funded state-of-the-art stadium, the Marlins are struggling to sell tickets. And based on images during the game, their actual attendance problem might be much worse.

Last night was just the third game of the season, and the Marlins announced the attendance at 13,810. Of course, that number reflects the number of tickets distributed and not necessarily the number of people that show up. And while the season-ticket sales dropped from 12,000 in the ballpark's first season to approximately 5,000 this year, it looks like even many of those people are not showing up.

This view down the left field line in the second inning suggests a crowd much smaller than 13,000...



And here is a view that shows that the outfield seats are nearly empty mid-game (you can see more images at Deadspin.com)...



For comparison, here is the ballpark on Tuesday when the announced crowd was 14,222. ...............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.businessinsider.com/marlins-attendance-problem-is-even-worse-than-they-are-willing-to-admit-2013-4#ixzz2RasoBKSN

[Auggie]

1. Wow ... I recall small September crowds in Cleveland Municipal Stadium

in the early 1970s, but nothing like this.

[RockaFowler]

2. It's worse than you can imagine

I was on vacation last week and I wouldn't give those crooks my money. They already stole money from the taxpayers in Miami Dade, why should I allow them to steal from me as well?? We went to a St Lucie Mets game instead. Much nicer and well I get to see the same types of players anyway!!

They lost me as a fan. And I've been a Marlins fan for 20 years. It sickens me what they did to lie to the city and the county. Oh and I'm still pised they changed the name to the Miami Marlins - another story for another day . . .

[El Supremo]

3. They're no fun anymore!

[thelordofhell]

4. If you build it......they will shun

Fuck those greedy pig owners.........

[wilt the stilt]

5. public money should never

be used to build stadiums. It enriches a private business. You can at least make a case for a publicly traded company but this only enriches the owner of a sports team.

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. Compared to Minute Maid Park, that looks like a sellout.