Tuesday, January 13, 2009

What Bad Economy?

"(T)he Marlins -- who had the lowest attendance in baseball last season -- held the line on most individual game ticket prices, aside from their most expensive seats. Some premium dates, such as opening day and Saturdays, will continue to be priced higher.

"Of the Marlins' 5,000 or so season-ticket holders, those who renewed before Sept. 15 will pay less than last season, and others will pay the same. New season-ticket holders will pay '08 season-ticket prices, the team said.

"'Our renewal rate is way up from last year,' Marlins President David Samson said.

"The Marlins' cheapest seat is $9 on an individual game basis and $6.75 in a season-ticket package.

"The Marlins have not made layoffs and, in fact, are hiring 40 new employees in sales and other departments, Samson said." (MiamiHerald)

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