So I see that the announced attendance for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series was 49,688, almost 3000 people less than the 52,325 capacity of Yankee Stadium.
I don't think it was the cold as that has never stopped fans from coming out in the past. You just bundle up, right?
Apparently most of the empty seats were in the Legends section where seats were going on Ticketmaster before the game for $1406 a piece; and don't forget the $7 "convenience charge".*
Obviously, many fans have simply been priced out of the market. I am all for teams maximizing revenue but when you have thousands of your best seats unsold for a playoff game, your business model seems a bit off. There are only so many rich people around you know; even in New York.
I think they might need like a new stadium or something.
*You know when there is a big dollar "buy it now" card on ebay with the asking price well in excess of it's true value and the seller usually offers free shipping because he is making such a killing on the card? The Yankees don't even do this. Pay us $1406 for the ticket and also pay us $7 to give it to you. Pass.
