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Each year I wait in anticipation of the releasing of the promotions schedule. I have every bobble-head given away in the last five years and seeing what new ideas and giveaways the Pirates will reveal each season was always something I looked forward to. 

If one looks at the promotional schedule for 2009 it is easy to see that they have drastically reduced the number of promotions they are having. Despite the fact that there are only three bobble-heads and much less promotions all-together, a person who enjoys the giveaways like me shouldn't be disappointed.

The fact that the Pirates are finally dumbing down their promotional schedule is a great sign for Pirate's fans. It shows that management is finally getting away from all the off the field nonsense they had done in previous years and shows that management wants the focus to shift back to the play on the field and that they mean no nonsense anymore. 

Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but I was very excited to see the promotions schedule this year, not because of the Nate McLouth All-Star Bobblehead, but because it has much less on it which shows management is ready to shift the focus back to the field and to baseball. The way Pirate's baseball should be.

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I'm not disagreeing

that this might be a sign the Pirates are trying to shift focus away from “awesome park and bobbleheads” to “baseball” but unfortunately promotions this coming season might encourage attendance as I can’t see there being too much on the field for the casual fan.

I made most of my life decisions at a Foghat concert... I stand by them.

by Chester J Lampwick on Jan 17, 2009 12:11 AM EST reply actions  

And that's the thing

They still have a lot of good promotions that will draw people in. But in the past few years it seemed to get a little out of hand. I’m glad to see them dumb it down while still finding ways to draw fans.

by letsgobuccos79 on Jan 17, 2009 12:16 AM EST reply actions  

In Order To Have Promotions...

you have to find sponsors that will pay for the giveaways.

In this economy, that is not easy as many of the Pirate sponsors (and sponsors of all teams) are pulling in their horns.

by thegunner on Jan 17, 2009 11:41 AM EST reply actions  

Good Point

Perhaps I was reading too much into it.

by letsgobuccos79 on Jan 17, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

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