If this rumor is true..

So rumor (claimed by a current season ticket holder and several ushers at Cooper Stadium) is that the cost for season tickets at the new Columbus Clippers ballpark Huntington Field will have a 47% increase from $425 to $625. The weird thing is I have not heard any outrage, especially considering that the county commissioners promised to keep prices constant at least for the first few seasons at Huntington Park. Last time I checked, $625 is not the same as $425 even with a slumping economy and high oil prices.

They claimed that ticket prices will be kept at or below prices of their rivals in the Western Division which all have newer ballparks, also a flat out lie. Season tickets for the newest ballpark in the West, Fifth Third Field is $540-$576 to see the 'World Famous' Toledo Mudhens. Louisville's ballpark is $438 to have a seat on or near the field. Even Indianapolis which charges high prices on tickets and parking, a person can have a season ticket for $525 a year.

As you can see, $425 is not that bad of a deal, but it is ridiculous to expect people to dispose of their income in this economy. If these rumors are true, the commissioners and management could really cost this city a chance to enjoy AAA baseball at its best. What these people have to remember that for many, it is not wear the game is played, it is what is played. It is nice to be in a comfortable place, but for $200 less, I would rather have a nice seat overlooking the evergreens at Cooper Stadium, rather than pay more to see an empty arena and near empty warehouse.