Has the experience at Muckdog games changed for better or worse this season?

Posted by Thomas Gahr on July 1, 2009 - 10:15pm
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Came across this article about the Muckdogs attendance and financial situation in the Niagara Gazette...

Also of concern is the following excerpt...

"In the cause of efficiency, Rochester has benched a lot of the touches that made Batavia special. The hot dogs are pre-packaged. Base Paths treated himself to a premium beer and paid $6, more than the best seat in Dwyer Stadium. The scoreboard operator left, weary of criticism about capital letters from “bosses” barely out of high school. Gone, too, is the genial and raffish beer-tent tapster who seemed like a castoff from “cheers.”"

Not living in town anymore, I am curious to hear from those that have been out to Dwyer this season. Has the experience really changed, or are these just the views of a writer who comes to town once a year? I understand the financial challenges that the new management team is up against to turn a profit, but have the changes they have made effected the experience for better or worse?

I'm curious to hear your comments...

Tom @ 

http://20prospect.wordpress.com/

Posted by Howard Owens on July 1, 2009 - 11:21pm
Speaking for myself, I had a lot of fun at games last year and so far this year, I've had a lot of fun at games.
Posted by Bea McManis on July 2, 2009 - 5:46am
My experience at the games has been almost 100% positive. We've met so many friendly people and their interaction, during the game, adds to the fun.
The Friday fireworks are a great attraction.
On the minus side:
I'd like to see someone actually put the K's on the board. It is disconcerting to know that three or four K's should be up and there when our attention is called to the board.
On the whole, it is a pleasant way to spend a summer evening; socialize with friends; and enjoy watching young athletes get their first taste of pro ball.
Posted by Peter O'Brien on July 2, 2009 - 6:03am
If the changes allow the team to stay in Batavia, they are good.
Posted by Amy Stucko on July 2, 2009 - 6:28am
The Muckdogs are fun go watch. Great community atmosphere!
Posted by Bea McManis on July 2, 2009 - 3:06pm
We do not have season tickets because we aren't able to make enough games to make it economically feasible. We did go to the stadium to get our tickets for Friday and Saturday night.
We were able to get our favorite section and seats for Friday night, but that entire section was sold out for Saturday. In fact the entire box seat sections (8,9,& 10) were sold out.
There were box seats available in section 2, so that is where we'll be on Saturday.
Word to the wise, get your tickets early for this weekend's games.
Posted by Thomas Gahr on July 2, 2009 - 3:36pm
Thanks for the comments guys. I'm happy to hear that things are still going well. Enjoy the fireworks, wish I could be there.