Pirates fans to walk out of game

[scamden311]

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_514548.html

I really hope this gets some national attention. The Nuttings are just pathetic.

[CoRruPt-]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

Not sure how much of an effect this would really have... remember the Orioles fans did something very similar to this last year too in protest of Angelos? And not much came out of that afterwards... seeing as how they still stink.

[scamden311]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

Not sure how much of an effect this would really have... remember the Orioles fans did something very similar to this last year too in protest of Angelos? And not much came out of that afterwards... seeing as how they still stink.

I agree it will probably have little to no effect, but I feel like the situation with Pirates ownership is never discussed nationally.

I defy you to find a worse sports franchise over the last 15 years. We always hear about how sad the Detroit Lions are and how terrible Matt Millen is, but I have never seen anything about the Nuttings and Dave Littlefield on espn.

[rsox]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

If Pirates fans really want to make a statement instead of buying tickets and walking out of the game (in which case the team already has your money), Don't buy tickets at all.
If you want to hit them, hit them where it hurts: the box office.

[Lintyfresh85]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

Either way, the Pirates need Mark Cuban as their owner.

[Blzer]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

Didn't about 1,000 fans do this last year in Baltimore?

[Lintyfresh85]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

they're still buying a ticket... it's a dumb idea. Do a written protest or something... but supporting the owners with ticket sales isn't going to get their attention.

[Wazzup36]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

I'll be at that game, but after the hour long drive it takes to get there, I'll be keeping my seat.

[Altimus]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

they're still buying a ticket... it's a dumb idea. Do a written protest or something... but supporting the owners with ticket sales isn't going to get their attention.

Agreed, other then losing concession customers.

[mjb2124]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

I agree with the theory that they should protest outside the stadium instead of walking into the stadium. I've never understood that part as once inside, the fans will have paid for parking, a ticket and most likely concessions. A good chunk of that money is going back to the Owners. Why protest the way the Pirates spend (or don't spend in this instance) their money by giving more to them? Absurd.

However, remember this point - if the Pirates start losing attendance and revenue even more than they already are, the sum they receive in revenue sharing is just going to become larger. Therefore the Ownership group (led by the cheap, profiteering Nutting family) is going to get theirs one way or another. It's really a lose, lose situation for the fans.

The worst part is.....the public paid for PNC Park with their own tax dollars. Not the city, not the Ownership group.....the public. A vote was made whether or not the public would fund 2 new stadiums and the vote was a very huge no. However, the public officials put it through anyhow. Now, we're left with a beautiful ballpark and owners who have no interest in winning, but only care about fattening their wallets.

[xythander]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

Either way, the Pirates need Mark Cuban as their owner.

Get your own multi-billionaire. We need him to buy the Rangers.

[devilsjaw]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

Didn't about 1,000 fans do this last year in Baltimore?

Yeah, it was either last year or the year before. It didn't work out well because a majority of the fans were their to see the opposing team!

[mjb2124]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

Get your own multi-billionaire. We need him to buy the Rangers.

Cuban actually grew up in Pittsburgh and claims to be a huge Pirate fan.

It's a pipe dream though as Cuban already inquired about purchasing the Pirates last year and was told that they aren't for sale. It's no wonder. Why would the current owners sell the team when they're making a nice profit off of them without doing much of anything? They nearly make a profit solely on revenue sharing. Makes me sick....

[devilsjaw]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

Cuban actually grew up in Pittsburgh and claims to be a huge Pirate fan.

It's a pipe dream though as Cuban already inquired about purchasing the Pirates last year and was told that they aren't for sale. It's no wonder. Why would the current owners sell the team when they're making a nice profit off of them without doing much of anything? They nearly make a profit solely on revenue sharing. Makes me sick....

Nothing worse than an owner who only cares about the bottom line and not about the team's success. We Oriole fans feel your pain.

[ehh]

Re: Pirates fans to walk out of game

All the fans should just block that neat looking bridge behind the stadium.