I have just read Paul Pekin’s article “Screwball,” about his trip to one of our games [August 2].
I’m also sorry that we could not offer Mr. Pekin the exact same experience that he had as a child, going to his first major-league game way back in the 1890s. So few things are the same as when we were children. I’m sorry that Mr. Pekin holds us responsible for tarnishing his distant, and dim, memories.
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I guess that’s why we’ve attracted over two million fans in just under six seasons, a record for a Class A minor-league franchise. I guess that’s why we’ve been recognized with awards from the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (the governing body of the minors) and Baseball America as being the top Class A team in the nation. These awards were not presented to us because our teams won a ton of games. These awards were given to the organization for our high level of fan entertainment, promotions, concessions, and marketing/advertising.
“A parking spot that leaves us only a half-mile away from Elfstrom Stadium”: I’m sorry that on a day with a capacity crowd that we could not reserve a parking space right at the front gate. There is handicapped and senior parking located very close to the stadium. Perhaps if he had called first. At least we have (free) parking. Try and get close at Wrigley for less than $15.
“It’s hard to tell what matters most, the between-inning stunts or the game”: Are we guilty of trying to entertain the fans with between-inning games and promotions? Yes, and there is no apology. Most of our fans aren’t baseball fans, they’re looking for fun, family entertainment. That’s what we provide. These “stunts” happen to bring in more positive comments and responses from fans than anything else we do.
In the past, the Cougars have received some very nice and complimentary articles about our games and events. For these, we are extremely grateful and appreciate the good (i.e., factual and fair) work.
Director of Media Relations
