Millionaire Pitcher Complains Broke Fans Aren't Paying To See Him Throw Balls

Tampa Bay has been hit especially hard by the slump in real estate, tourism, and shipping. Talented MLB pitchers, usually fierce competitors, do not acquire their multi-million dollar contracts based on their economic 'vision'.

Last night, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price complained about attendance at a home game, tweeting: "Had a chance to clinch a post season spot tonight with about 10,000 fans in the stands....embarrassing."

The next quotation says it all,

"Not everyone in the Bay Area is drawing million-dollar salaries on multi-year contracts. Florida in general, and the Tampa area in particular, have suffered worse than just about any area of the country, at least among baseball markets. When I bring my family to a game, we’re lucky to get out of there for less than $150. Most families right now just can’t swing that kind of scratch. Even those of us who are lucky to be keeping our heads above water have to pick and choose which games we go to. A Monday night games against the Orioles, where we might clinch the playoffs, or the playoffs themselves? I’m saving my money for the latter—and frankly, I’m a bit worried how much it’s going to cost me to get to a playoff game. But I’m lucky enough that I can do it."

Source: businessinsider.com

From Bob