For most of this season, the Braves have had a relative minor-league product.
But here's the good news: Now they have relative minor-league prices. Single-A, even.
The Braves are promoting a ticket special through social media for most of the rest of the season that allows fans to purchase tickets for $39 per month. That's correct: $39 total. The Braves have 15 remaining home games in June so that amounts to $2.60 per game.
At those prices, it's almost worth it to watch Erick Aybar.
The Braves went into Tuesday night's game at San Diego with a 16-41 record , including 6-23 at home. Suffice to say, there is not a Guaranteed Win Night on the schedule.
The $39 monthly subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled. The Braves' research indicates most people purchasing the plan probably will use the package only for five games. But those purchasing the deal through September will spend $156 and can attend all 48 homes games. Calculation: $3.25 each.
Most of the seats will be in the general admission sections. But at the rate the season is going, there's also a chance you might be able to pitch an inning of relief.
Why are the Braves doing this? It should be obvious but they're struggling to sell tickets, given the state of things. Their official announced average home attendance is 22,577, which ranks 24th out of 30 teams, but their actual turnstile counts appear significantly less than that.
A Braves' spokesperson said the team offered a similar deal last season, offering monthly tickets for $49 in April and May in hopes of luring students. That also was promoted on social media and resulted in 740 sold.
Via the Braves: Your Braves Monthly Pass subscription will renew automatically every month unless you cancel your subscription Select your Braves Monthly Pass offer and purchase up to four (4) monthly passes for your friends and family by clicking the "Buy Pass" button. On-or-around the week before each month, you will be sent an email confirming your subscription for the following month. If you wish to cancel, please follow the instructions in this email. One-to-two hours before each home game during the subscription period, we'll text you with your seat locations for the upcoming game. Accept your seats on the MLB.com Ballpark app, scan in with your barcode, and enjoy the game.
So there's your season highlight so far.
As for the team on the field, here are my thoughts on what, or who, has hurt the Braves' most this season.
- Braves' 'good' players have turned team from bad to worse
- Expect more schools like Georgia to protect itself with 'ethics' clause
- Muhammad Ali truly was 'The Greatest,' and not just in the ring
- (Blog) Muhammad Ali was Holyfield's inspiration from time he started
- Next step for colleges: Ban coaches who enable bad behavior
- Ken Starr interview video makes him look even worse than before
- Did Braves make Aaron Blair's growing pains worse?
- Teague for Noel? Hawks' trade rumor doesn't make complete sense
- Did Braves make Aaron Blair's growing pains worse?
- Mallex Smith has become watchable player in Braves' unwatchable season
- Hawks dreaming of Kevin Durant but OKC may be his best option
- Will Atlanta's role in championship events be limited to outsider?
- Hector Olivera's suspension doesn't fully clarify future with Braves
- Is WNBA's expectation for success just a dream?
- Falcons bringing in Dwight Freeney for tryout (smart move)
- Teheran has been a master (0.89) but Braves still mess at home (2-18)
- Braves likely won't look too far for their next manager
- NBA more worried about stars, TV ratings, doesn't suspend Green
- How long should Braves wait on move to Albies, Swanson?
- Question about Braves' front office: Who's in charge?
- Hart, Coppolella need to overcome financial mistakes (like Wren)
- Braves' handling of Gonzalez's firing takes clumsy to a new level
- Fredi Gonzalez was fired because Braves needed someone to blame
- Possible vets for Falcons: Freeney, Thurmond, Hardy (not really)
- Do Braves, Falcons, Hawks inspire confidence in future? I rank them
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