Saturday, July 3, 2010

right on Target

Target Field is #1! ESPN voted it number 1 by ESPN magazine out of 122 other pro sports venues in the country. Voted based on best stadium and fan experience. Dome was voted 114 last year. from worst to first! right on Target... go Twins! (Excel and Wild voted #3)

1. Minnesota Twins-TARGET FIELD

2. Green Bay Packers- Lambeau Field
3. Minnesota Wild-Excel energy center
4. Seattle Mariners-Safco field
5. Philadelphia Phillies- Citizens bank park
6. Milwaukee Brewers-Miller Park
7. San Francisco Giants- AT&T park
8. Indianapolis Colts- RCA Dome
9. Pittsburgh Pirates-PNC Park
10. St. Louis Cardinals-Busch Stadium (II)

Besides stadium experience, teams were also ranked based on:

  • Bang For The Buck (BNG): Wins during the past three years (regular season plus postseason) per revenues directly from fans, adjusted for league schedules.
  • Fan Relations (FRL): Openness and consideration toward fans by players, coaches and management.
  • Ownership (OWN): Honesty and loyalty to core players and local community.
  • Affordability (AFF): Price of tickets, parking and concessions.
  • Players (PLA): Effort on the field and likability off it.
  • Coaching (CCH): Strength of on-field leadership.
  • Title Track (TTR): Championships already won or expected in the lifetime of current fans.

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