tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post7497210023292846534..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: The Relocation Process Comes FridayScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-3343168048126494722008-07-28T22:26:00.000-04:002008-07-28T22:26:00.000-04:00n April 17, while the Nationals were out of town, ...n April 17, while the Nationals were out of town, Pope Benedict said mass before an estimated 46,000 faithful Catholics -- making this a true "Green Cathedral" in every sense of the word. He then left Washington to do the same in New York's Yankee Stadium. <BR/><BR/>I think that is really incredible,<BR/>and this is truely an enjoyable post.<BR/>Cheers,<BR/>AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-67972756214749428962007-11-26T17:19:00.000-05:002007-11-26T17:19:00.000-05:00Will someone please do the math here - "The Team o...Will someone please do the math here - "The Team officially states they are working off a Full Season Ticket Holder Equivalent of 15,000 Season Ticket Holders at the end of 2007."<BR/>I am one of those ticket holders. Section 310 in RFK Row 11.<BR/>Next year: Section 134 Row EE - not even close to the sight line I had in 310.<BR/>How many Home/Visitor Infield Box and dugout box seats are there between 114-118 and 127-131? How many club seats are there? They are all sold out. That seems to me to put the figure at way over 15,000 - The Nats need to show a little more transparency in this process....tell that to Kasten the next time you see him - there's no way they followed their own rule on season ticket holders getting first dibs - they're greasing that DC political and business machine that that's supplying the schmear gelt for that stadium.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-71742124009345413102007-11-21T16:19:00.000-05:002007-11-21T16:19:00.000-05:00I'm also now in section 131 (row AA), but feel ok ...I'm also now in section 131 (row AA), but feel ok about it. I was in section 311 since 2005 (also a full season ticket holder from the beginning) so its comparable distance (each 20-25 rows back). <BR/><BR/>I wish I were a section or 2 closer to the plate, but overall consider these to be pretty good seats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-67908905562051604042007-11-16T12:50:00.000-05:002007-11-16T12:50:00.000-05:00The relocation I received today is horrible -- I w...The relocation I received today is horrible -- I went from 10 rows off the field, to 32 rows back, just 8 rows from the back of lower bowl! And I went from section 112 (right at the pitcher's mound) at RFK to section 131 (past first base). Since I was a full season's ticket holder from day one, I am not sure how I could have been pushed so far back. If they can't improve, there is no reason to keep them -- better to buy the best seats I want from ticket brokers when I actually want to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-68107278297648240522007-11-13T18:32:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:32:00.000-05:00Hey, I know I'll be happy with my seats -- they're...Hey, I know I'll be happy with my seats -- they're reasonably cheap!Chris Needhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455692848328638937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-70227033943843035712007-11-13T18:20:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:20:00.000-05:00I could certainly see them holding back some of th...I could certainly see them holding back some of the prime upper deck seats and not allowing new STHers to purchase partial plans there, but as the anonymous poster before me said, they would <I>really</I> be screwing their existing partial-plan holders if they changed the rules mid-stream and did that. I realize, Mr. Needham, that you operate from the fundamental position that the Lerners and Kasten are evil and penurious folks, and that anything they do that happens to be generous to the lowly fan is a momentary slip-up on their part, but I really don't think that's so. They said from the beginning of the relocation process that their goal was to be fair and do it right in order to keep their STH base happy. So if they didn't want to sell as many upper-deck seats to partial plan holders as there was demand for in the priority-granting process, then they would have marked those sections off limits to partial plans in the relocation brochure, as they did with many of the sections down below. <BR/><BR/>There are really two different kinds of season ticket holders, aren't there? Those who think that ownership is out to rip them off or screw them at any opportunity, and those who realize that's not the case. (Note: This generalization does not apply in Baltimore, or to football teams with racist names playing in fields named after major shipping companies.) It will be very clear who falls into which category as this relocation process plays out, won't it?An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-49545073447524582762007-11-13T18:15:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:15:00.000-05:00Mr. Kasten did personally respond to my question c...Mr. Kasten did personally respond to my question concerning The Gallery Level Ticket Plans--as well as an update on "My Nationals Tickets"<BR/><BR/>His Exact Responses:<BR/><BR/>"Not all sections were available for all plans , but the infield gallery has mostly full season tickets as well as some sections with half-season and partials."<BR/><BR/>" At sometime on Friday, "my Nationals Tickets" will be live online."<BR/><BR/>" And of course, we will have our full customer service staff standing by to answer all questions. I am extremely pleased with the great care and attention our staff dedicated to this unbelievably complicated task. But I hope you agree with me that there is no one who could be unhappy with their seats once they actually see them. That's how good the proximity and sightlines are."<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, that will help everyone along. Gotta give Mr. Kasten credit for responding swiftly to my follow ups. Honestly--I can't imagine many other Team Presidents doing the same. He does attempt to keep the lines of communication open. That's good for everyone. Really is.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-44005081977671155832007-11-13T17:45:00.000-05:002007-11-13T17:45:00.000-05:00As per the question about Gallery Partial and Full...As per the question about Gallery Partial and Full Season Plans--I have sent off an email for confirmation--but as I transcribe the Media Availability with Mr. Kasten--he does state that the team has not held back Partial Plans from the Gallery. Then says: "Behind the plate upstairs—we will have Full Seasons still available, behind the plate—upstairs. And, of course many great locations for halves and partials." Everyone under the impression the team is holding back "Some" seats for Full Ticket Plans. Definitely--not all. There is some business sense to that fact. I hope that is clear. If I get a response--I will post that up also.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-40900570433089624002007-11-13T17:06:00.000-05:002007-11-13T17:06:00.000-05:00I'm not saying that they held back the entire sect...I'm not saying that they held back the entire section, but that it might make sense for them to hold back a certain number of seats as 'full-season only' for when new people want to sign on the dotted line.<BR/><BR/>It'll be easier for them to sell the good upper-deck seats, than the things down the line.<BR/><BR/>To be clear, I'm not saying they did that this year, just that it's a possibility. Most teams/stadiums do that.Chris Needhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455692848328638937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-80767502271842991812007-11-13T16:23:00.000-05:002007-11-13T16:23:00.000-05:00"Likely, but not necessarily. They may have held b..."Likely, but not necessarily. They may have held back some of those since they're more desirable for full-season packages, making them unavailable to partial-season holders. (assuming you're a partial guy)"<BR/><BR/>I'm all guy (at least the last time I looked anyway), but I doubt very much that they would do such a thing. Especially since there were several sections that were clearly designated as "full season plans only", and Infield Gallery wasn't one of them. If they weren't willing to sell partial plans there, why would they not say so from the get-go?An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-66142576628182112622007-11-13T16:16:00.000-05:002007-11-13T16:16:00.000-05:00Can you confirm or deny Chris's comment? That wou...Can you confirm or deny Chris's comment? That would be false advertising, Stan is smarter than that isn’t he? If they did hold back those seats from Partial STH requests (after they advertised them to us I for one would never come back as a STH!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-5623136667213860082007-11-13T16:05:00.000-05:002007-11-13T16:05:00.000-05:00No Word on Fanfest or where in Bethesda. As far a...No Word on Fanfest or where in Bethesda. As far as the My Nationals Ticket question--Mr. Kasten said they just started THIS WEEK with New Staffing in the Ticket Sales Department and they, along with everyone else is dealing with all the relocation information personally, and with regular mail. My Nationals Tickets will come later--once everyone is set in their seats. At least that is my understanding.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-71090106424105696172007-11-13T16:00:00.000-05:002007-11-13T16:00:00.000-05:00Any news about the Fan Fest? When? Where in Bethes...Any news about the Fan Fest? When? Where in Bethesda? Who'll be there, etc?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-65918642883550046792007-11-13T15:20:00.000-05:002007-11-13T15:20:00.000-05:00"Which would mean, if there are still some Infield..."Which would mean, if there are still some Infield Gallery seats available, that I got my first choice and it's just a matter now of finding out exactly where my seat will be in that section."<BR/><BR/>Likely, but not necessarily. They may have held back some of those since they're more desirable for full-season packages, making them unavailable to partial-season holders. (assuming you're a partial guy)<BR/><BR/>I'd hope they didn't do that, but it wouldn't be unheard of.Chris Needhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455692848328638937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-63528267643604993062007-11-13T15:04:00.000-05:002007-11-13T15:04:00.000-05:00An Briosca Mor--Yes, my mistake. I meant Gallery. ...An Briosca Mor--Yes, my mistake. I meant Gallery. Thinking too much of our Former Section 320. Thanks for correcting me, and I have done so on the post.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-77153616635849186462007-11-13T14:56:00.000-05:002007-11-13T14:56:00.000-05:00SBF, when you say there are still some Infield Ter...SBF, when you say there are still some Infield Terrace full season plans available, do you really mean Infield <I>Gallery</I>? I ask because I don't recall any section called Infield Terrace in the new park, and Infield Gallery was my first choice. Which would mean, if there are still some Infield Gallery seats available, that I got my first choice and it's just a matter now of finding out exactly where my seat will be in that section.An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-18016695973981628332007-11-13T14:53:00.000-05:002007-11-13T14:53:00.000-05:00Any mention of information being available online ...Any mention of information being available online (through My Nationals Tickets) on Friday?nats311https://www.blogger.com/profile/07136791764737261808noreply@blogger.com