The attendence for Redskins training camp was doubled by a AA baseball game.
On Thursday, the first day of Washington Redskins training camp, the Redskins reported 3,341 fans at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center.
Later that night, the Flying Squirrels baseball team, a double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, announced a crowd of 6,028 fans, nearly double what the Redskins drew. |
Maybe the most delusional fans in professional sports are starting to wise up? I suspected their numbers were way down, as I can see part of their training complex from my office window and it looked practically deserted compared to the past two years.
And an awesome team. We, the residents of Richmond VA, would much rather have our corrupt city government invest in them, rather than the shitty, shady deal they made with the Redskins.
if any of you Richmond, VA folks (especially those with kids) haven't been to the diamond to check out the squirrels you're missing out. they do a great job between the innings and you can seats for dirt cheap. great local beer too.
I hope Dwight Jones' kickbacks on that turkey were huge, because it would be even more depressing to think that the mayor was a cheap whore rather than a high-priced one.
At least the city council quashed Jones' crappy Shockoe Bottom stadium plan that no one except the guys who bribed him wanted. I'll bet the stadium ends up at West Creek, which works for me.
I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised to see the Squirrels pack up and move along a la the Braves in '09. Richmond doesn't deserve them.
How about the money spent to bring this ONE TIME bicycle race to the city instead of moving along on a new baseball stadium? I love Richmond, but the city is run by a bunch of assholes.
See ya at the Squirrels game tonight! Low humidity and happy hour. A winning combo.
At least the city council quashed Jones' crappy Shockoe Bottom stadium plan that no one except the guys who bribed him wanted. I'll bet the stadium ends up at West Creek, which works for me.
since I don't live there anymore I haven't been following, but what is the latest on a new stadium? I grew up going to Richmond Braves games (saw chipper jones and david justice and a few others play there) and would hate for the diamond to go, but its in such a crummy location.
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The city's was $10 million, plus donating the land and giving the team tax breaks. It was an absolute disgrace, but then that's par for the course when it comes to Richmond metro politics.....which is why I live in Glen Allen.
At least the city council quashed Jones' crappy Shockoe Bottom stadium plan that no one except the guys who bribed him wanted. I'll bet the stadium ends up at West Creek, which works for me.
since I don't live there anymore I haven't been following, but what is the latest on a new stadium? I grew up going to Richmond Braves games (saw chipper jones and david justice and a few others play there) and would hate for the diamond to go, but its in such a crummy location.
Sounds like they're going to build in either Chesterfield or Henrico (Southside or the West End).
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I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised to see the Squirrels pack up and move along a la the Braves in '09. Richmond doesn't deserve them.
How about the money spent to bring this ONE TIME bicycle race to the city instead of moving along on a new baseball stadium? I love Richmond, but the city is run by a bunch of assholes.
See ya at the Squirrels game tonight! Low humidity and happy hour. A winning combo.
I will be bringing my dollars to Richmond for the world road race championship. Can't wait!!