Something has definitely changed at the Arizona Diamondbacks head office. First after all negotiation had broken off, the D-backs contaced Eric Byrnes agent and signed a contract extension just prior to their playoff run. The deal really didnt have to happen. The D-backs said all year they were rebuilding and there is no need to have a high priced left fielder when you have so much minor league out-field talent. But the public started an outcry and D-backs gave them what they wanted.
Second, they started to ramp up post game amusement for ticket holders. Including, firework shows, movie night on the field (which they are going to spice up this next year with one of the biggest big sceen monitors in the MLB).
Third, now they just cut the cost of season tickets across the board (some by 50%). After the year they had in 07, you could make the argument that an increase in ticket prices would be justified but this is certainly a move into getting fans out to the games and posting some big numbers for Chase attendance.
As a bonus, Carlos Quentin (hard hitting right fielder) is going to be traded to the White Sox for minor league first baseman Chris Carter (who played for Tucson for a while, so they know what they are getting). Which means two things, the outfield issue has pretty much been figured out (Upton will be starting in right), and Connor Jackson's days are numbered. Trading a playing major leaguer for a minor league player straight up means the minor leaguer is going to see some playing time.
I am extremely impressed with the about face that the organization has seen. Now if I could only get them to listen to my Burrito Bandito idea.
Plus there is nothing like talking baseball in the middle of football season... it drives meatheads crazy.
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