While the minor leagues far outclass our major league team with improbable promotions, our Pirates are not without surprises. I think you'll be shocked to learn that the Pirates did not lead the league in promotions last year. That distinction went to Kansas City who coincidentally also finished last in the Central Division (American league). They had a mind boggling 74 give-a-ways plus 12 fireworks nights—that's 86 trinkets and eye candy in 81 games. The Pirates were well behind with 54 and 8. Tellingly, the Royals still finished near the bottom in attendance. Those 24 additional promotions netted them only 2,000 more fans than the Pirates…total.
In 2011, counting Kids Days (kids get to run the bases), Pup Nights (dogs get to poop on the bases), and Scratch'n Win Saturdays (who knows what goes on with the bases, but 'Everyone is a winner on Scratch'n Win Saturdays' so whatever is getting scratched, it must be good. And we're talking fans here because there are no ties in MLB. Well, except for rainouts that won't change the end-of-the-year standings.), there will be 79 promotions on 48 different days.
Some that you will want to watch closely are:
4-23-2011: Andrew McCutchen Action Figurine - While 'action figurine' seems to be an oxymoron, the photo shows Andrew with his hands on his hips. I just hope we get more action than that from him this year.
4-24-2011: Kids Build a Bear Pirates Bunny - I question why kids must be told explicitly that the bunny is bear.
5-5-2011: Kids Pedro Alvarez Replica BP Jersey - Huh? He changes clothes after batting practice to play the game?
7-24-2011: Kids Jose Tabata Replica Alternate Jersey - Seriously, what is with the ancillary clothing? We're wasting all the money on clothes that we saved on payroll. What does 'replica alternate' mean anyway?
Sounds exciting, I know. Well, soon the Pirates, with all their replica alternate clothing will be coming to town to play some baseball and Pirate Preview!!! will preview it all.
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