(From Lance's McAlister's blog).
Yes, the Bengals usually have a select a seat event around the draft, but it is nothing like what the Reds are offering up this weekend:
Reds to host annual 'Select-A-Seat' event Saturday at GAB
CINCINNATI (Jan. 24, 2011)-- Reds fans will have a chance to choose their seats for the 2011 season when the team hosts the annual Select-A-Seat event on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Champions Club at Great American Ball Park.
"We invite all Reds fans considering partial or full season tickets to visit the Select-A-Seat event," said John Davis, Reds Vice President of Ticket Sales. "This is the best way for fans to sit in different seats around the ballpark, determine what locations are right for them and personalize their own Reds experience."
Beginning at 11 a.m., fans can participate in a Q&A with members of the Reds Caravan including outfielder Jay Bruce, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Walt Jocketty, broadcaster Jim Kelch, Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini, 2010 first round draft pick Yasmani Grandal, Reds Hall of Famer and pitching coach for the Arizona League Reds Tom Browning.
After the Q&A, fans can meet with a Reds ticket sales representative and select a new season ticket package for 2011.
Fans purchasing a season plan of 20 games or more will have the opportunity to meet and greet with the Caravan members for autographs.
"This is a great opportunity to guarantee tickets to Opening Day and the Yankees series and save up to 24 percent off regular price tickets," said Davis. "Early pricing for season plans ends on Feb. 1."
For 2011, ticket prices have increased by an average of $1.80 per seat. Approximately 25 percent of tickets will not increase. This is the first ticket price increase since 2008.
Select-A-Seat admission is free and cash parking is available in the GABP garage. Seating for the Q&A is limited.
For more information on ticket plans, visit www.reds.com/tickets or call (513) 765-7500.
this isn't the place I wanted to post this but I wanted somebody to see it. Could we start a list of unhappy players/x-players?
Corey Dillon
Chad Johnson
Terrell Owens
Carson Palmer
Cedric Benson
Takeo Spikes?
Justin Smith?
Boomer Esiason?
Can anybody else add to this list?
Posted by: iknowit | January 25, 2011 at 10:26 PM
hell yea Reds
Posted by: Neutered Bengal | January 25, 2011 at 11:46 PM
SOSOSO....THERE'S A HERO.
Posted by: New Jordans | January 26, 2011 at 04:02 AM
The Cubs have been doing this for years and it is pretty cool. It was a lot of fun to walk around Wrigley to check out the view from various seating options and then make a selection.
Glad to see the Reds are becoming a class act again. I may have to start following them again. I left during Marge Schotts reign of terror which was followed by the alcoholic Jim Bowden's destruction of the organization.
Unfortunately Bowden followed me to Washington, DC and now the Nationals will take years to recover from all of the bad decisions made from their start.
Posted by: blesterov | January 26, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I loved Marge Shott My fathers boss lived next door to her and we use to play with the dogs when I was a kid of course I had no clue how she was I was just a kid so I will never see her the way other people did and I think thats for the best.
Posted by: Rk sleeping with Katie would be like tryin to get a blow job from a wood pecker. | January 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM
iknowit: Carl Pickens, Dan Wilkinson
Posted by: CurseofBoJackson | January 26, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Punter Lee Johnson was cut for criticizing Mike F Brown.
Posted by: HappySameYearFromYourCincinnatiGroundhogs | January 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Probably should put TJ Douchemanzedah on there too. And can we list Chad three or four times?
Willie was unhappy with the way he was treated on his way out, and criticized the team while he was with the Ravens.
Steve Young?
Posted by: Wyatt | January 26, 2011 at 01:49 PM
GO REDS! Spend your money on them pleeease! Jocketty can make Ohio Sports Relevant again!
Posted by: Ryan | January 26, 2011 at 04:11 PM
I am new to this community and i hope you all will update the events day by day. Keep blogging an I like to share this information with all my friends. Thanks a lot.
Posted by: Fuzzi Bunz | February 17, 2012 at 03:58 AM