Well, Bryn M'Taggare't, you've done it again!! As I've mentioned in this space previously, I don't seek out Ms. M'Taggare't's work, as its subject matter is not pertinent to this blog. However, she has once more sent me some information that begs to be published.
Astros Encourage Affiliates to Avoid Guaranteeing Wins in the Future
by Bryn M'Taggare't
The Astros look to avoid future misunderstandings with their minor league affiliates by discouraging them from including one popular promotion on their calendar. In an announcement released by the team, all the club's minor league affiliates are encouraged to "avoid carrying out any promotion that promises that the team will win a particular game."
Many minor league teams have special nights where a win is promised to all fans in attendance. Traditionally, if the team loses, everyone in attendance receives a ticket or voucher for a ticket to a future game to compensate for the broken promise.
The Astros release on the matter continued, "We appreciate that our affiliates and fans are confident in our abilities; however, we feel a "Guaranteed Win" promotion puts undue pressure on the young men in our organization."
"We have done extensive statistical analysis of this type of promotion in the minor leagues over the last three years. We could not mathematically prove that such a guarantee serves as a jinx to teams. However, after finding that the guarantee is not upheld in nearly half the games, we decided that such a promotion is not a beneficial activity considering our focus on the development of young talent."
"We cannot force our affiliates to adhere to our wishes. Yet, we are confident that they will cooperate on this matter."
One local media member had an interesting interchange concerning this announcement:
Local Media Member: Shouldn't a prospect be able to deal with the pressure of playing in a guaranteed win game? For example, would striking out to lose such a game be a disastrous impediment to a true prospect's development?
Astros: We would hope in the face of such adversity, our prospect would be able to Shake It Off. However, we don't feel it is prudent to even take such a risk going forward.
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The Hill at Minute Maid Park presented by YOUR NAME HERE
I have made it clear to Bryn M'Taggare't that I'm not interested in her articles about the Astros. I posted some of her stuff on Farmstros, because she does good work in her coverage of the franchise. However by and large, I feel that the best course of action for this space is to ignore the goings on at Crawford and Texas.
I will give Ms. M'Taggare't credit for her persistence. She still regularly sends me her stories about what is going on at Minute Maid Park. Although I usually don't share what she writes, I find I must pass on her most recent essay.
Astros Look to Sell Naming Rights to the Hill at Minute Maid Park
by Bryn M'Taggare't
Via a prepared statement, the Astros have announced that they are considering selling the naming rights to the hill that sits in center field at Minute Maid Park. "We feel that the hill is a unique asset of our stadium," the release stated. "We would be remiss not to look into the possibility of making money off of it."
The statement indicated that the current plan is to keep the flag pole in place on the hill. However, if "an organization pays $10 million, they will have the final say so on the status of the flag pole in addition to the naming rights for the next 15 seasons."
Independent sources have indicated that the club's interest in getting rid of the hill has been prompted primarily by ongoing awkwardness with the hill's current namesake. According to these sources, when the Jim's Crane purchase of the team took place three years ago, the buyer was under the impression that Tal Smith would continue paying rights to have his name ascribed to the hill through the 2017 season.
These payments from Mr. Smith have not materialized. Numerous attempts to find a resolution on this matter have proven unsuccessful.
The club is also considering getting rid of the hill entirely, which could provide alternative ways to monetize that part of the stadium. A final decision on the matter is expected after an appropriate amount of time.
I will give Ms. M'Taggare't credit for her persistence. She still regularly sends me her stories about what is going on at Minute Maid Park. Although I usually don't share what she writes, I find I must pass on her most recent essay.
Astros Look to Sell Naming Rights to the Hill at Minute Maid Park
by Bryn M'Taggare't
Via a prepared statement, the Astros have announced that they are considering selling the naming rights to the hill that sits in center field at Minute Maid Park. "We feel that the hill is a unique asset of our stadium," the release stated. "We would be remiss not to look into the possibility of making money off of it."
The statement indicated that the current plan is to keep the flag pole in place on the hill. However, if "an organization pays $10 million, they will have the final say so on the status of the flag pole in addition to the naming rights for the next 15 seasons."
Independent sources have indicated that the club's interest in getting rid of the hill has been prompted primarily by ongoing awkwardness with the hill's current namesake. According to these sources, when the Jim's Crane purchase of the team took place three years ago, the buyer was under the impression that Tal Smith would continue paying rights to have his name ascribed to the hill through the 2017 season.
These payments from Mr. Smith have not materialized. Numerous attempts to find a resolution on this matter have proven unsuccessful.
The club is also considering getting rid of the hill entirely, which could provide alternative ways to monetize that part of the stadium. A final decision on the matter is expected after an appropriate amount of time.
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