Putting in a new picnic area in left field:

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That's a big time upgrade. Most major league parks have something similar.

I like it !!!! I can't wait to see it .

I think if the Dodgers pump some money in this, which they already are, do some good marketing, and maybe give away some free stuff (everyone likes free stuff), I think they could really turn around some naysayers.

I strongly believe the Dodger affiliation and everything that comes with it will be a tremendous positive for OKC.

The Dodgers are not only one of the best brands in all of sports, but they know how to market.

Putting in a new picnic area in left field:

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That looks great, man they are doing a good job updating the ballpark.

I strongly believe the Dodger affiliation and everything that comes with it will be a tremendous positive for OKC.

The Dodgers are not only one of the best brands in all of sports, but they know how to market.

I think the affiliation may have been one of those things you didn't know you wanted until you got it.

I've always been a Rangers fan. When the Redhawks lost out on that affiliation and switch the the Astros I was very 'meh' about the whole situation. Granted I wanted to support my local team, at the same time it lost it's luster some, because I really just dislike Houston. So when I heard rumors the Redhawks were looking to get dumped by the Astros I was very happy, hoping my Rangers would pick the team up again. But then as the Rangers started to get rid of players I like, and Washington left I started having a real love loss with the Rangers. Part of it is I'm not a big Texas (as in the state) fan.

Then come along the Dodgers, a team that, for me anyways, has always been a likable big name team. Throwing money at the Redhawks, then giving them a new name new look, and saying hey, we really want to be here, we really want to improve AAA baseball in OKC. For me, it kind of gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside, something neither the Rangers or Astros really ever did. They just kind of ran the show behind the scenes and never really treated it like it could be something. And I saw that because my sister-in-law worked for them, while the Astros ran the show. She left halfway through the season after they offered her a promotion, because she thought it was going nowhere. After the Dodgers came to town she is beating herself up, because the people she knows there say these people are 1st class and willing to make the necessary changes.

So to that I say welcome. I'll be a Dodgers fan, both LA and OKC. So far they act like they want to be here, and are putting their money where their mouth is. I expect them to draw bigger crowds, if not for the simple fact people want to see what's changed.

Maybe when Fresno comes to town in late May we can have some good fights in the parking lot just like the parent clubs.

Their on-line shop is now up and running:

OKLAHOMA CITY DODGERS TEAM STORE (http://www.shopokcdodgers.com/)

I strongly believe the Dodger affiliation and everything that comes with it will be a tremendous positive for OKC.

The Dodgers are not only one of the best brands in all of sports, but they know how to market.

Talked to a ticket rep the other day, says it is 10X easier selling Dodger tickets then Redhawk tickets. The overall reaction once the logos and marketing was revealed flipped from negative to positive overnight.

I've been a Dodger fan since the 50's, I remember Yogi jumping on Larsen. I have
a friend who played in the Dodger-White Sox World series in 1959.

I bleed blue.

We moved from California 2 years before the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles.

Yesterday, I was at Walmart & in the men's department, they had 2 different OKC Dodger blue T-shirts.

I bought one.

PS: I too bleed Dodger Blue, having lived in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach for 2 years each, and I loved going to Dodger games during the Steve Garvey years.

Season Tickets are outrageous. The 2nd highest in the league. I was pumped about season tickets and couldn't believe they want almost a thousand dollars for all the games. Only Sacramento is higher, by $150 or so. Hey, this is Oklahoma City. Most all the other teams have a middle tier that falls in the $500-$700 range. We have those X number of games packages, but that's no replacement for season tickets. I'm disappointed, I'll probably go ahead and buy, but I know somebody who was going to and was really let down. They are probably looking at the Thunder and thinking they can get some of those high rollers to pay the big ticket price. Dodger name or not (which I like), it's still minor league baseball and $996 a year is way too high for Oklahoma City. Why not reopen the section that was closed and sell season tickets for $500? Single game tix for $5? If they are "The Dodgers" then expect an oversell - open 'er back up. Make baseball affordable. Love the many way the majors are doing that - where are the owners of the minor league teams on this? If you're the Dodgers organization, you can afford to sell quantity as well as quality and make it win-win. That section full at $5 or $500 a season is better than tarp.

Season Tickets are outrageous. The 2nd highest in the league. I was pumped about season tickets and couldn't believe they want almost a thousand dollars for all the games. Only Sacramento is higher, by $150 or so. Hey, this is Oklahoma City. Most all the other teams have a middle tier that falls in the $500-$700 range. We have those X number of games packages, but that's no replacement for season tickets. I'm disappointed, I'll probably go ahead and buy, but I know somebody who was going to and was really let down. They are probably looking at the Thunder and thinking they can get some of those high rollers to pay the big ticket price. Dodger name or not (which I like), it's still minor league baseball and $996 a year is way too high for Oklahoma City. Why not reopen the section that was closed and sell season tickets for $500? Single game tix for $5? If they are "The Dodgers" then expect an oversell - open 'er back up. Make baseball affordable. Love the many way the majors are doing that - where are the owners of the minor league teams on this? If you're the Dodgers organization, you can afford to sell quantity as well as quality and make it win-win. That section full at $5 or $500 a season is better than tarp.

I guess I don't understand. For the past several years, attendance has been crap. They have even tarped off the upper deck because it was so empty. So what do the new owners do? Raise tickets prices? Are you freaking kidding?!?!

996 for what 70 games. Doesn't sound very high

996 for what 70 games. Doesn't sound very high

It's high for minor league baseball in Oklahoma City. It's the second highest in the league. Every other team but two have a middle tier season ticket package (some have multiple tiers). Don't get me wrong, I'm excited...just disappointed that they've chosen to go this route with the expensive tickets as opposed to fill the place up with less expensive packages. As borchard noted above, there's still a tarped off section. There's no reason not to have a middle tier of season ticket packages.

Edit to give you an idea...

Memphis has three tiers at $700, $850, $950

Austin (Round Rock) has suites at $1500, season tix for stadium seating is $630, and a Home Run Porch for $395.

Las Vegas has Dugout Seats for $936, Field level at $648, Plaza seating at $576, and a lower tier at $504

Salt Lake City has a $1300 top tier, but four other tiers from $576 - $792

Oklahoma City suites begin at $2,448, with field seating starting at $936 and that's it for season tickets.

Disclaimer: This is ALL based on the official website. If there are other packages (besides the 7-game), season ticket packages besides those I listed above - please let us know here at OKCTalk - and add it to the website! Could we be so lucky that it was simply an oversight?

Dang. Is there a reason for that? Less seats maybe? Do they anticapte a higher demand or testing the market?

It's high for minor league baseball in Oklahoma City. It's the second highest in the league. Every other team but two have a middle tier season ticket package (some have multiple tiers). Don't get me wrong, I'm excited...just disappointed that they've chosen to go this route with the expensive tickets as opposed to fill the place up with less expensive packages. As borchard noted above, there's still a tarped off section. There's no reason not to have a middle tier of season ticket packages.

Edit to give you an idea...

Memphis has three tiers at $700, $850, $950

Austin (Round Rock) has suites at $1500, season tix for stadium seating is $630, and a Home Run Porch for $395.

Las Vegas has Dugout Seats for $936, Field level at $648, Plaza seating at $576, and a lower tier at $504

Salt Lake City has a $1300 top tier, but four other tiers from $576 - $792

Oklahoma City suites begin at $2,448, with field seating starting at $936 and that's it for season tickets.

Disclaimer: This is ALL based on the official website. If there are other packages (besides the 7-game), season ticket packages besides those I listed above - please let us know here at OKCTalk - and add it to the website! Could we be so lucky that it was simply an oversight?

This is one of the things that bothers me most about Oklahoma City, people want high end quality retail, housing and entertainment, but complain about the cost. Just don't buy a ticket, a meal or a suit. if it is out of your range

The best for less...that's our motto.

The last couple of posts confuse me. I'm not wanting something for nothing, less quality, or anything like that. I thought I made a well reasoned couple of posts about season ticket packages and our lack of multiple price points. I even gave examples comparing other teams in the Pacific Coast League and their offerings. That shouldn't turn into "people in Oklahoma City don't want to pay for upscale.." or "best for less." It seems even the most innocent of posts turn to rancor and reaction rather than a thoughtful discussion.

It seems odd that they don't offer multiple prices based on seat location. Every season ticket seat in the house being the same price doesn't sound like good marketing to me. Are they are going to do that with single game tickets as well; pay to walk through the gate and sit anywhere you want?

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Not sure if there is interest here, but the former All-Stars are now called the Blue Crue and there will still be two mascots, though they have not yet been revealed even to the Blue Crue.

Is it possible that one will be Robo-Niner? Thanks in advance.

I really hope they bring back the bullpen car out of storage. I remember it in the 80's just parked by the entrance to "One sport stadium"

I really hope they bring back the bullpen car out of storage. I remember it in the 80's just parked by the entrance to "One sport stadium"

I'm trying to remember...was that the big batters helmet car?

I'm trying to remember...was that the big batters helmet car?

basically more or less it was like this but with a 89ers logo with the pillbox hat

The Rise and Fall of the Bullpen Car | Mental Floss (http://mentalfloss.com/article/53385/rise-and-fall-bullpen-car)

Have the Dodgers announced a radio affiliate? Is it still going to be 1340 The Game?

The stadium is full tonight, but that's to be expected on a home-opener. The iconic "Dodgers" brand looks awesome in and around Bricktown, and the attendees really seem to enjoy the gear. After giving up my season tickets to the RedHawks a few years ago, this is my first time seeing the Hilton from this perspective. The hotel, along with the Hampton, really complements the nice ambiance of the park. I just wish that something could be done on the surface parking at the Chevy Events Center. Speaking of Chevy, the company was giving away free Dodgers t-shirts to people who completed a form before the game. Some might not like signing away their personal info, but plenty didn't seem to mind. Anyway, the Dodgers are down 2-0 heading into the bottom of the 8th.

It was a fun night. Although it got chilly quickly. Never seen concession lines that long ever in that stadium

Do they still have the upper deck curtained off with ads?

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Didn't get to attend the opener for Dodgers; however the reported attendance was 11,189 fans for their opener. They must be using more sections of the upper deck beyond the first base line toward right field.

Pacific Coast League Attendance | Pacific Coast League Stats (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_att&lid=112&sid=l112)

Simply for The Fun of It, here's a Blast From the Past, regarding the new, hometown, team that we are virtually embracing . . .
The Chavez Ravine Story (http://www.toonist.com/flash/ravine.html)

Pretty sure I saw pictures and the upper deck was still covered in tarps. Wouldn't you rather have tarps that then actually create a concentration of fans instead of having everyone spread out? The stadium was built too large for its needs. 8,000-9,000 would have made a lot more sense than 13,000, right?

The tarps were present in the right field upper deck, and the home run deck in left field (just underneath the electronic advertising banner) was empty. It appeared to be under construction.

Whatever pictures there are floating around won't tell the whole story about attendance. The concourse area was packed all night, probably because of the cool temperatures. Last night was chilly. And aside from the loss, the other bummer was the lack of fireworks.

Pretty sure I saw pictures and the upper deck was still covered in tarps. Wouldn't you rather have tarps that then actually create a concentration of fans instead of having everyone spread out? The stadium was built too large for its needs. 8,000-9,000 would have made a lot more sense than 13,000, right?

That would mean that there were a lot of 'no shows' at the stadium.

The tarps reduced the stadium seating size to 9,000; yet, the reported attendance was 11,189:


Something is rotten in Bricktown...

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickasaw_Bricktown_Ballpark)

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=456141.0;attach=50 2569;image

Simply for The Fun of It, here's a Blast From the Past, regarding the new, hometown, team that we are virtually embracing . . .
The Chavez Ravine Story (http://www.toonist.com/flash/ravine.html)

Great find, RadicalModerate,

Just reinforces that ole saying:

http://img.picturequotes.com/2/20/19377/you-cant-fight-city-hall-quote-1.jpg

Brooklyn felt jilted by the Dodgers when they relocated to Los Angeles. Oklahoma City felt the sting when the NFR packed up and moved to Las Vegas; does this bring home a familiar ring with the NBA Seattle Supersonics?

How was Thirsty Thursday? I saw somewhere it was turned from 1$ beers into $2.

How was Thirsty Thursday? I saw somewhere it was turned from 1$ beers into $2.

i didn't go, but yeah, the price has gone up. apparently so have the ounces:

Two-Dollar Thursdays
Fans can enjoy soft drinks, bottled water and select 16-ounce beers for just $2!

That would mean that there were a lot of 'no shows' at the stadium.

The tarps reduced the stadium seating size to 9,000; yet, the reported attendance was 11,189:



Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickasaw_Bricktown_Ballpark)
Outfield areas are SRO, which adds to the number. Capacity without the tarps is listed at 13K, yet there have been more than 15K in the place before (Big12 and/or Bedlam early in park's existence). The left field bleachers are being re-worked, which I think has been discussed here previously.

I sat in the upper deck behind 3rd base (section 200) and almost froze to death so no tarps on that area.

On edit: Just received an email apology and free ticket to a future game from the OKC Dodgers regarding the long concession lines. Apology accepted.

On that note, if you are in line and see 20 people waiting for hotdogs - and you order a hotdog, that makes you a dumbass. There were some ticked off people watching me walk away with my corndog.

Here is email

Thank you for joining us on Opening Night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark!

Last night was a much-anticipated kick-off to the 2015 season. Although the atmosphere was awesome, we are concerned that there were a number of long concession lines due to point-of-sale issues throughout the ballpark. This caused some fans to spend extended time away from their seat and left them unable to enjoy Opening Night festivities.

We want you to know that last night's concession lines did not meet our expectations, either. It is our goal to provide unsurpassed customer service to every fan in the ballpark and we did not deliver in this regard.

To show our appreciation for your attendance at the game and for bearing with us, the OKC Dodgers would like to ask you to enjoy another game this season, on us.

Fans who attended the April 9th game are able to select one of the below dates to receive an equal number of complimentary tickets to the number of tickets purchased for Opening Night. The dates available to receive the complimentary tickets are:

- Saturday, April 25th
- Saturday, May 30th
- Friday, June 5th

To redeem your complimentary tickets, please present your April 9th game ticket at the ticket office on the west side of the ballpark located on Mickey Mantle Dr. In the event that you no longer have your ticket, please call 405.218.1000 or visit the ticket office and we will attempt to track your order electronically.

Again, we apologize for any issues experienced in regards to concessions lines last night, and we can assure you that we are working diligently with our concessionaire to correct all issues from last night's game.

We look forward to providing you unsurpassed customer service the next time you are at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

We went to the game. Tried to buy merchandise and even at the bottom of the 7th inning....the line to purchase was so long that we didn't bother. On a bright note though, we had club level and it provides wait service at the seats and beer, wine, food are included in the price as well as a buffet before. The service was decent. My 12 year old son with the bottomless pit for a stomach loved it. It was very chilly with the wind but the Dodgers look promising.

Oklahoma City Dodgers have a 3 game attendance average of 9,116 which is currently 4th in the league. You need not get excited because half the teams in the PCL have yet to play their home opener.

Pacific Coast League Attendance | Pacific Coast League Stats (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_att&lid=112&sid=l112)

Oklahoma City Dodgers have a 3 game attendance average of 9,116 which is currently 4th in the league. You need not get excited because half the teams in the PCL have yet to play their home opener.

Pacific Coast League Attendance | Pacific Coast League Stats (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_att&lid=112&sid=l112)

I thought it was a bit odd we joined the Pacific Coast League but had never really noticed the vast majority of the league are not in the pacific region anyway. Ironically the shift to being associated with LA Dogers gives us more connection to the pacific than we have had in all the years they have been in the league.

We went to the game. Tried to buy merchandise and even at the bottom of the 7th inning....the line to purchase was so long that we didn't bother. On a bright note though, we had club level and it provides wait service at the seats and beer, wine, food are included in the price as well as a buffet before. The service was decent. My 12 year old son with the bottomless pit for a stomach loved it. It was very chilly with the wind but the Dodgers look promising.

Let me get this straight - Club Level seats include a pre-game buffet? Is that for every game or was that for the Opening Day game only?

Let me get this straight - Club Level seats include a pre-game buffet? Is that for every game or was that for the Opening Day game only?

Features and Benefits
http://www.milb.com/assets/images/0/2/6/103090026/cuts/Club_Membership_d74na04d_zy0q5mng.jpg

FROM THE WEBSITE:

From client entertainment to employee incentives, there are a host of ways for an Oklahoma City Dodgers Club Membership to streamline business development. That's right, you can use baseball as an easy tool to see your return on investment in short order.

Our Club Memberships are available in full, half, or partial season packages. Members will enjoy all-inclusive food, beer, wine and soda from the comfort of their seat while our highly-trained staff waits on them. Or head inside to the exclusive air-conditioned Diamond Lounge to enjoy a meal or a beverage in an exciting, unique atmosphere.

Club Membership | Oklahoma City Dodgers (http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?ymd=20130211&content_id=41532492&fext=.jsp&sid=t238&vkey=)

Not bad, huh?

Let me get this straight - Club Level seats include a pre-game buffet? Is that for every game or was that for the Opening Day game only?

Every game. The beer is bud light or shocktop. Don't know the wine brand. Food was decent with burgers, dogs, grilled chicken, chicken strips plus peanuts, pretzels, cracker jax, and popcorn....all the baseball favorites.

Thanks. I am going to look into that because I am already spending $25 to $35 per game when I add together ticket and food.

The Dodgers tweeted that the season-opening series was the best-attended since the very first season at the ballpark.

The Dodgers tweeted that the season-opening series was the best-attended since the very first season at the ballpark.

Wonderful news. It's great to see the ballpark alive again. I hope it stays this way.

The Dodgers tweeted that the season-opening series was the best-attended since the very first season at the ballpark.

So far the opening series looked good; both the Dodger field performance & attendance:

Pacific Coast League Attendance | Pacific Coast League Stats (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_att&lid=112&sid=l112)

If it's not posted anywhere else the mascots are Brix and Brooklyn.

I am glad to see the attendance is up. I have been to 4 games and they are playing some good baseball. It is a great way to spend the evening after work.

I am glad to see the attendance is up. I have been to 4 games and they are playing some good baseball. It is a great way to spend the evening after work.

Did you move to OKC or just visiting?

We went to a Cubs game Saturday at Wrigley. Would be nice to have that type of experience here as far as not only the game but the entire experience in and out of the park. Don't know if we will ever get to that level as we don't have the history but would be nice to keep building uo the fan base.

Did you move to OKC or just visiting?

I am here temporarily, for the next 5 to 17 months.

I am here temporarily, for the next 5 to 17 months.

Great! Hope you enjoy it.

I am here temporarily, for the next 5 to 17 months.

That's quite a range...