GDT(3/3): Oakland Athletics @ Toronto Blue Jays - Happ vs. Pomeranz - 1:07 PM ET

[Solaxys]

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should have a HD stream up soon.

[Anemic0ffense]

http://www.stream2watch.me/

 

should have a HD stream up soon.

 

Thanks!!!

[jays4life19]

f*** I wish I was there. A complementary replica jersey is an outrageous deal.

 

I wonder how the finances of it work out for the Blue Jays. They don't get the revenue from sold merchandise anyway, so if they're making money on this event it makes a lot of sense.

 

They should have done this promo on a Wednesday night against the Astro's or something.

[G-Snarls]

f*** I wish I was there. A complementary replica jersey is an outrageous deal.

 

I wonder how the finances of it work out for the Blue Jays. They don't get the revenue from sold merchandise anyway, so if they're making money on this event it makes a lot of sense.

 

Getting 50,000 instead of 30,000 AND having them all there 2 hours earlier must make a ton of money. Just the food/water/beer/pop alone would be huge from all the extra time in there.

[Dylan]

How come they don't let people into the game earlier for giveaway days? Something to do with regulations/permits? One would think opening up the doors earlier would also mean more merchandise/concession stand sales too.

[G-Snarls]

And they all get to (have to) watch J A Happ.

[Dylan]

Rogers should do more giveaways, brings in way more profit than they spend on the giveaways... would be nice if they wernt so cheap and at least handed out 30k+

[jays4life19]

Rogers should do more giveaways, brings in way more profit than they spend on the giveaways... would be nice if they wernt so cheap and at least handed out 30k+

 

I don't know, man. 20k free jersey's is pretty generous.

[Dylan]

I don't know, man. 20k free jersey's is pretty generous.

 

Jerseys probably have one of the highest markups. Doesn't just have to be jerseys, the bobble heads and other cheaper giveaways too.

[jaysblue]

That's the thing I hate about going to giveaway days. Especially for something like a free jersey, you likely have to go wait in line at 9:30 and spend like 2-3 hrs before the game at the Rogers Centre. They definitely get you then to buy expensive food/drinks...so it's a good marketing ploy.

 

Sometimes what I have done, is if I have a really good seat in the 100 level, I'll also buy a 500 level seat and use that ticket to go early to the stadium and then walk out and head to a bar for some beers and lunch.

[Chappy]

He'll likely already be wasted by that time by downing 8 long island iced teas on the GO from Oshawa.

 

Meet him at the GO then.

[jays4life19]

That's the thing I hate about going to giveaway days. Especially for something like a free jersey, you likely have to go wait in line at 9:30 and spend like 2-3 hrs before the game at the Rogers Centre. They definitely get you then to buy expensive food/drinks...so it's a good marketing ploy.

 

Sometimes what I have done, is if I have a really good seat in the 100 level, I'll also buy a 500 level seat and use that ticket to go early to the stadium and then walk out and head to a bar for some beers and lunch.

 

Yeah. Another thing i have done is just buy a 500 level ticket - go in and get the bobble head/jersey whatever and then walk out and watch the game at a bar.

[GoldBull]

f*** I wish I was there. A complementary replica jersey is an outrageous deal.

 

I wonder how the finances of it work out for the Blue Jays. They don't get the revenue from sold merchandise anyway, so if they're making money on this event it makes a lot of sense.

 

While it's probably not all 20k, some of the replicas may be dated inventory that they may have written off anyway. Smart way to get more fans there...

[Chappy]

While it's probably not all 20k, some of the replicas may be dated inventory that they may have written off anyway. Smart way to get more fans there...

 

It cost them pennies on the dollar to give those things away and they more than make up for it when the stadium is packed like it will be today. To be quite honest, they probably should do this a few more times a year.

[ElNik2013]

It cost them pennies on the dollar to give those things away and they more than make up for it when the stadium is packed like it will be today. To be quite honest, they probably should do this a few more times a year.

 

 

Plus, the way it has worked out with the team in 1st place, it could pay off with people wanting to buy tickets for future games, especially if they win although with Happ pitching, it's not very likely.

[GoldBull]

It cost them pennies on the dollar to give those things away and they more than make up for it when the stadium is packed like it will be today. To be quite honest, they probably should do this a few more times a year.

 

I feel like they are catching on a bit with more giveaways this year than in the past. Now they have to work on the content...those straw hats are ridiculous

[jays4life19]

I feel like they are catching on a bit with more giveaways this year than in the past. Now they have to work on the content...those straw hats are ridiculous

 

No way. Bluejays cowboy hat = awesome.

[SparkyAnderson]

Must have some faith that Happ can give us a semi decent start. Let's hope the bats come alive.

[Dylan]

A win for the sellout crowd and sweeping the first place team would be huge today. I think a win today would grab the city's attention.

[BarkatToronto]

You guys wouldn't believe the kind of fights are arguements these jerseys cost. They should have done more than 20k.

 

Most were probably stolen by the crack staff

[Dylan]

Thoughts on zaun's current rant with players talking to each other before and during the game?

 

Kind of makes sense.

 

He's becoming don cherry more and more lol

[Inklink]

Decent point, but it would be better made if he could string a sentence together.

[S33n]

Was at the game yesterday, AWESOME GAME, great job Dickey. Lets GO TODAY JAYS@!!!!!!!

[Dylan]

Pics or it didn't happen.

Have you got your fan pack yet?

[Dylan]

Yea I gave it to my Dad.

Nice! Who was the signed ball from?

[jays4life19]

My signed ball was from Pete Walker. fml.

[Dylan]

My signed ball was from Pete Walker. fml.

 

 

Was a couple players. Robbie and Hentgen. My Dad likes to collect stuff like that.

 

lol!

[Dylan]

wtf happ, not even close

[BarkatToronto]

Three straight balls to crisp

 

This start will not end well already feeling that

[Atothe]

J.a walk!