I think we should offer free tickets to the military all week. Set aside three sections in the...

I think we should offer free tickets to the military all week. Set aside three sections in the nosebleed area and welcome all military personnel and their families. It shouldn't be just about this mission. We should be saying, 'We appreciate what you've done in the past, what you're doing now, and what we're counting on you to do in the future.' Let's go above and beyond.

RHP Heath Bell, on his idea of a proper tribute to the military.

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by jodes0405 on May 3, 2011 10:37 AM PDT reply actions

A proper tribute to the military by giving them nosebleed seats?

The Padres should take a little hit and give them better seats than that! They deserve it, after all.

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by TheVinylCrocodile on May 3, 2011 11:15 AM PDT reply actions

I heard last night they put them in Toyota Terrace.

That would work.

They should do this, because the attendance at tonight’s and tomorrow’s games without giving 2 free seats to all military, is going to be sparse.

If it was 20,000 with the military that came, you can imagine what it will be without them.

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by eastbaysd on May 3, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions

I got field level seats with my military ID last night. Section 122.

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by jodes0405 on May 3, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Pretty good section

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by Axion on May 3, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions

it's no 109

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by John Gennaro on May 3, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Or 107

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by Jonathan Holmes on May 3, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

You gotta buy a full season to get in there.

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by Axion on May 3, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know, the last time I was in that section I was surround by creeps.

by Darklighter on May 3, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

hahahahahaha

by Drama on May 3, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions

With a dependant card?

If it was, I should have gone down there last night

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on May 3, 2011 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes. You should have.

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by jodes0405 on May 3, 2011 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

It’s not like the Padres are losing revenue by kicking paying customers out of the seats to allow the military come for free. Plus, I’m sure the Padres are getting revenue from concessions from the military, that’s better than nothing.

Another plus is, there’s actually people in the seats, that’s gotta pump the players up a little, especially since it’s military personel.

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by mrbarneydangles on May 3, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe they could issue them nosebleeds

and then after the third inning or something, they can work their way down to the best available seats- by showing their military ID, of course.

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by TheThinGwynn on May 3, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

as said before, the proper way to honor the military

is to hand out dog tags to all the kids

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by Hormel on May 3, 2011 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

or guns.

TBD

by IputtheYinTony on May 3, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Or both

Plus a free trip around the world, starting with Afghanistan…

…

Too far?

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by sdchicken on May 3, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

This may be a stretch....

But I think that Military should be able to get free tickets to ANY game (based on availability). I agree that they can’t be losing money by allowing someone to attend the game, even if they don’t buy anything at concessions. They could set certain restrictions – like they can only use this offer once a week or once a month or something and only allot a certain # of tickets. It could really boost attendance on weekday, non premier matchups (like tonight). Considering we are such a military town, what better way to show appreciation?!

Or better yet….if the team is (which is likely) unwilling to participate in something like this, the players could reserve a section for certain games and invite the military. I believe that there are times when this happens at Chargers games….

by T_Dub on May 3, 2011 3:01 PM PDT reply actions

Is there not already a military discount all the time?

If not, a big military discount seems like an easy alternative.

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by John Gennaro on May 3, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions

I am not sure

If there is always a discount. But I am talking about FREE tickets like they did last night. If there is a discount in place, it’s obviously not enough to fill the seats.

by T_Dub on May 3, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions

idk about the fiscal feasibility of that

as you said we are a big military town…. but imagine how it would affect ticket sales if 0 active duty military or veterans paid for tickets anymore. i’m not saying i know how it would affect sales… but i’m sure it’s something to be considered.

by iheartyourfart on May 3, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

That's why I said

It could be a once a month type of thing. I understand it’s not really feasible, just a crazy idea!

by T_Dub on May 3, 2011 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Military deals:

The Padres host the graduates from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Sunday home games.

Military in uniform gets half off tickets on Sundays.

Anyone with a military ID or a Padres Veterans’ Appreciation Card gets $6 off tickets for any game.

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by jodes0405 on May 3, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Thanks

For the details, Jodes! I guess I am OK with the one time gesture last night! :)

by T_Dub on May 3, 2011 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

only bad part about the military discounts

is that you have to buy in person at the ticket office. It makes sense…as you would need to show ID or be in uniform, but it can be a hassle.

by kevintheoman on May 3, 2011 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

"That free thing was nice

but if you were really cool, you’d give everything away for free every day."

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by Axion on May 3, 2011 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

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by John Gennaro on May 3, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions

In the early days, the Padres gave away tickets to military bases, and wrote off the full price.

The Navy sold the tickets for a buck at Special Services.
The Marines would have some kind of unit contest, and the winners
went to the game for free as a group, in uniform, in Marine Corps buses.

by wegotballsley on May 4, 2011 11:09 AM PDT reply actions