2010 Omaha Royals - Final Season at the Blatt!

Post by **Brad** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:15 pm

2010 Omaha Royals - Final Season at the Blatt!

http://www.oroyals.com

Opening Day is 4/8

Post by **Brad** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:02 pm

Full Schedule:
4/8/2010 Thur Memphis 7:05 p.m.
4/9/2010 Fri Memphis 7:05 p.m.
4/10/2010 Sat Memphis 7:05 p.m.
4/11/2010 Sun Memphis 1:35 p.m.
4/12/2010 Mon Nashville 6:35 p.m.
4/13/2010 Tue Nashville 6:35 p.m.
4/14/2010 Wed Nashville 6:35 p.m.
4/15/2010 Thur Nashville 6:35 p.m.
4/16/2010 Fri @ Albuquerque 8:05 p.m.
4/17/2010 Sat @ Albuquerque 8:05 p.m.
4/18/2010 Sun @ Albuquerque 2:35 p.m.
4/19/2010 Mon @ Albuquerque 1:05 p.m.
4/20/2010 Tue @ Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
4/21/2010 Wed @ Round Rock 6:05 p.m.
4/22/2010 Thur @ Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
4/23/2010 Fri @ Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
4/24/2010 Sat Albuquerque 7:05 p.m.
4/25/2010 Sun Albuquerque 1:35 p.m.
4/26/2010 Mon Albuquerque 6:35 p.m.
4/27/2010 Tue Albuquerque 11:05 a.m.
4/29/2010 Thur Iowa 6:35 p.m.
4/30/2010 Fri @ Iowa 6:35 p.m.
5/1/2010 Sat @ Iowa 6:35 p.m.
5/2/2010 Sun @ Iowa 1:05 p.m.
5/3/2010 Mon Oklahoma City 6:35 p.m.
5/4/2010 Tue Oklahoma City 6:35 p.m.
5/5/2010 Wed Oklahoma City 11:05 a.m.
5/6/2010 Thur Oklahoma City 6:35 p.m.
5/7/2010 Fri New Orleans 7:05 p.m.
5/8/2010 Sat New Orleans 7:05 p.m.
5/9/2010 Sun New Orleans 1:35 p.m.
5/10/2010 Mon New Orleans 11:05 a.m.
5/11/2010 Tue @ Reno 8:05 p.m.
5/12/2010 Wed @ Reno 1:35 p.m.
5/13/2010 Thur @ Reno 8:05 p.m.
5/14/2010 Fri @ Reno 9:05 p.m.
5/15/2010 Sat @ Las Vegas 9:05 p.m.
5/16/2010 Sun @ Las Vegas 2:05 p.m.
5/17/2010 Mon @ Las Vegas 9:05 p.m.
5/18/2010 Tue @ Las Vegas 12:30 p.m.
5/20/2010 Thur Salt Lake 6:35 p.m.
5/21/2010 Fri Salt Lake 7:05 p.m.
5/22/2010 Sat Salt Lake 7:05 p.m.
5/23/2010 Sun Salt Lake 1:35 p.m.
5/24/2010 Mon Colorado Springs 6:35 p.m.
5/25/2010 Tue Colorado Springs 6:35 p.m.
5/26/2010 Wed Colorado Springs 6:35 p.m.
5/27/2010 Thur Colorado Springs 6:35 p.m.
5/28/2010 Fri Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
5/29/2010 Sat Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
5/30/2010 Sun Round Rock 1:35 p.m.
5/31/2010 Mon Round Rock 12:05 p.m.
6/1/2010 Tue @ New Orleans 7:00 p.m.
6/2/2010 Wed @ New Orleans 7:00 p.m.
6/3/2010 Thur @ New Orleans 7:00 p.m.
6/4/2010 Fri @ New Orleans 7:00 p.m.
6/5/2010 Sat Oklahoma City 7:05 p.m.
6/6/2010 Sun Oklahoma City 1:35 p.m.
6/7/2010 Mon Oklahoma City 7:05 p.m.
6/8/2010 Tue Oklahoma City 12:05 p.m.
6/10/2010 Thur Nashville 7:05 p.m.
6/11/2010 Fri Nashville 7:05 p.m.
6/12/2010 Sat Nashville 7:05 p.m.
6/13/2010 Sun Nashville 1:35 p.m.
6/14/2010 Mon @ Albuquerque 8:05 p.m.
6/15/2010 Tue @ Albuquerque 8:05 p.m.
6/16/2010 Wed @ Albuquerque 8:05 p.m.
6/17/2010 Thur @ Albuquerque 8:05 p.m.
6/18/2010 Fri @ Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
6/19/2010 Sat @ Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
6/20/2010 Sun @ Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
6/21/2010 Mon @ Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
6/22/2010 Tue @ Iowa 7:05 p.m.
6/23/2010 Wed @ Iowa 7:05 p.m.
6/24/2010 Thur @ Iowa 7:05 p.m.
6/25/2010 Fri @ Iowa 7:05 p.m.
6/26/2010 Sat @ Oklahoma City 7:05 p.m.
6/27/2010 Sun @ Oklahoma City 4:05 p.m.
6/28/2010 Mon @ Oklahoma City 7:05 p.m.
6/29/2010 Tue @ Oklahoma City 7:05 p.m.
7/1/2010 Thur @ Iowa 7:05 p.m.
7/2/2010 Fri Iowa 7:05 p.m.
7/3/2010 Sat Iowa 6:35 p.m.
7/4/2010 Sun @ New Orleans 6:00 p.m.
7/5/2010 Mon @ New Orleans 7:00 p.m.
7/6/2010 Tue @ New Orleans 7:00 p.m.
7/7/2010 Wed @ New Orleans 11:30 a.m.
7/8/2010 Thur Albuquerque 7:05 p.m.
7/9/2010 Fri Albuquerque 7:05 p.m.
7/10/2010 Sat Albuquerque 7:05 p.m.
7/11/2010 Sun Albuquerque 1:35 p.m.
7/15/2010 Thur @ Nashville 7:05 p.m.
7/16/2010 Fri @ Nashville 7:05 p.m.
7/17/2010 Sat @ Nashville 6:35 p.m.
7/18/2010 Sun @ Nashville 6:35 p.m.
7/19/2010 Mon @ Memphis 7:05 p.m.
7/20/2010 Tue @ Memphis 7:05 p.m.
7/21/2010 Wed @ Memphis 7:05 p.m.
7/22/2010 Thur @ Memphis 7:05 p.m.
7/23/2010 Fri New Orleans 7:05 p.m.
7/24/2010 Sat New Orleans 7:05 p.m.
7/25/2010 Sun New Orleans 1:35 p.m.
7/26/2010 Mon New Orleans 12:05 p.m.
7/27/2010 Tue @ Nashville 7:05 p.m.
7/28/2010 Wed @ Nashville 7:05 p.m.
7/29/2010 Thur @ Nashville 7:05 p.m.
7/30/2010 Fri @ Nashville 7:05 p.m.
7/31/2010 Sat @ Memphis 6:05 p.m.
8/1/2010 Sun @ Memphis 1:35 p.m.
8/2/2010 Mon @ Memphis 7:05 p.m.
8/3/2010 Tue @ Memphis 7:05 p.m.
8/4/2010 Wed Portland 7:05 p.m.
8/5/2010 Thur Portland 7:05 p.m.
8/6/2010 Fri Portland 7:05 p.m.
8/7/2010 Sat Portland 6:35 p.m.
8/8/2010 Sun Tacoma 6:05 p.m.
8/9/2010 Mon Tacoma 7:05 p.m.
8/10/2010 Tue Tacoma 7:05 p.m.
8/11/2010 Wed Tacoma 12:05 p.m.
8/13/2010 Fri @ Sacramento 9:05 p.m.
8/14/2010 Sat @ Sacramento 9:05 p.m.
8/15/2010 Sun @ Sacramento 3:05 p.m.
8/16/2010 Mon @ Sacramento 9:05 p.m.
8/17/2010 Tue @ Fresno 9:05 p.m.
8/18/2010 Wed @ Fresno 9:05 p.m.
8/19/2010 Thur @ Fresno 9:05 p.m.
8/20/2010 Fri @ Fresno 9:05 p.m.
8/21/2010 Sat Memphis 7:05 p.m.
8/22/2010 Sun Memphis 1:35 p.m.
8/23/2010 Mon Memphis 7:05 p.m.
8/24/2010 Tue Memphis 12:05 p.m.
8/25/2010 Wed Iowa 7:05 p.m.
8/26/2010 Thur Iowa 7:05 p.m.
8/27/2010 Fri Iowa 7:05 p.m.
8/28/2010 Sat Iowa 7:05 p.m.
8/29/2010 Sun Iowa 1:35 p.m.
8/30/2010 Mon Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
8/31/2010 Tue Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
9/1/2010 Wed Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
9/2/2010 Thur Round Rock 7:05 p.m.
9/3/2010 Fri @ Oklahoma City 7:05 p.m.
9/4/2010 Sat @ Oklahoma City 7:05 p.m.
9/5/2010 Sun @ Oklahoma City 4:05 p.m.
9/6/2010 Mon @ Oklahoma City 4:05 p.m.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:17 pm

The FINAL Opening Day at Rosenblatt - Thursday 4/8!

Bosco55David · Post by **Bosco55David** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:09 pm

Is this the "don't let the door hit you in the |expletive| on your way out" tour? :lol:

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:36 pm

I can't wait for the O Royals season to get started!

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:58 am

Starting the season off tonight with THIRSTY THURSDAY!

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:49 pm

Had a chance to get free tickets to that Sept 2nd game... but didn't want to miss the Iowa Star Party.

http://www.iowastarparty.com

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:38 am

Omaha Royals may get new name to go with stadium

Omaha Royals officials say the team will likely get a new name when it moves next year to a new stadium southwest of Omaha.
General Manager Martie Cordaro says fans will be able to submit suggestions for the new name of the Kansas City Royals' Triple-A affiliate. Team officials will compile the suggestions and allow fans to vote for their favorite.
Cordaro and owner Allen Stein say the city's name will stay in the team name, but Golden Spikes will not be an option for the nickname. That was the name of the Triple A team from 1999 to 2002.

http://www.columbustelegram.com/news/st ... 8cfa8.html

Post by **Brad** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:44 am

Memphis 4, Omaha 6

A = 6,159

Ankeny Husker Freak · Post by **Ankeny Husker Freak** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:25 pm

Uffda wrote:Omaha Royals may get new name to go with stadium

Omaha Royals officials say the team will likely get a new name when it moves next year to a new stadium southwest of Omaha.
General Manager Martie Cordaro says fans will be able to submit suggestions for the new name of the Kansas City Royals' Triple-A affiliate. Team officials will compile the suggestions and allow fans to vote for their favorite.
Cordaro and owner Allen Stein say the city's name will stay in the team name, but Golden Spikes will not be an option for the nickname. That was the name of the Triple A team from 1999 to 2002.

http://www.columbustelegram.com/news/st ... 8cfa8.html

What's wrong with keeping it as it is?

Just wondering with the new ball park coming on line next year, will the Royals attempt to go head to head with the CWS, or will they continue to be out of town?

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:47 pm

Ankeny Husker Freak wrote:
Uffda wrote:Omaha Royals may get new name to go with stadium

Omaha Royals officials say the team will likely get a new name when it moves next year to a new stadium southwest of Omaha.
General Manager Martie Cordaro says fans will be able to submit suggestions for the new name of the Kansas City Royals' Triple-A affiliate. Team officials will compile the suggestions and allow fans to vote for their favorite.
Cordaro and owner Allen Stein say the city's name will stay in the team name, but Golden Spikes will not be an option for the nickname. That was the name of the Triple A team from 1999 to 2002.

http://www.columbustelegram.com/news/st ... 8cfa8.html
What's wrong with keeping it as it is?

Just wondering with the new ball park coming on line next year, will the Royals attempt to go head to head with the CWS, or will they continue to be out of town?

In a radio interview I heard I think it was said that keeping it the same was an option. It will be partially up to a vote of the fans from a list of options that too will partially be from the fans suggestions.

As for in town for the CWS. I have not seen anything specific but I will be shocked if they are not playing in town for at least part of the CWS. part of the problem was laving town for a prime part of their season and the scheduling conflicts and accommodations that the league had with this gap. I cannot see a scenario where they would choose to leave town on their own to avoid the CWS

Post by **Brad** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:14 pm

They have said Time and Time again, they will play a normal schedule next year, if it goes up against a CWS game, so be it.

As far as the name, I on the radio a while back that they have to pay a fee to use the name "Royals" that's why most of the other teams have their own names.

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:30 pm

Smartest decision they made was leaving "Omaha" in the name. Dropping "Omaha" from the name hurt the Lancers when they left town; it sent a message to prospective fans they weren't part of Omaha anymore. Now people won't realize that they left town until the first time they drive to a game... :lol:

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 3:06 pm

I'm glad as well that they won't be dropping Omaha from their name.

Greg

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 3:50 pm

Looks like great weather for today's game. Taking the family to our 2nd game already. Love the Sunday games because the kids get in free in the kids club.

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:59 pm

It was a beautiful day down there!

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:27 am

Yeah that was about as good of weather at a baseball game of any I've ever been to.

Greg

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:13 am

Brad wrote:It was a beautiful day down there!

I'm impressed you were able to do anything today.

Now come clean my rug.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:48 pm

Big E wrote:
Brad wrote:It was a beautiful day down there!
I'm impressed you were able to do anything today.

Now come clean my rug.

I made it down there. I was half in a coma, but made it.

Sorry about the rug, at least it was beer and not red wine!

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:16 pm

I think they should not use the Omaha name. It's clear they don't want to be here so don't use the name. The Papio Woodswingers sounds good.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:32 pm

They did want to be here. Their current and prior ownership groups for years lobbied for a DT stadium. They worked on legislation (one time it was in tandem with trying to get Cabela's to the area) to help fund a minor league ballpark downtown. This was long before anyone even thought of the CWS moving to DT. Then the whole Fahey let's do a combo, with moving seats so we can have both the Royals and CWS DT blew up when the NCAA stated they were against the movable seats concept. You also gave the stadium to MECA when they fought the stadium on their property (at one time comparing the downtown stadium next to Qwest as having a gas station go up on land next to your home). So MECA took control, the stadium was designed specifically for the CWS and that forced the Royals to look elsewhere. Ask any UNO hockey fan how they feel about UNO as a MECA tenant and the revenue and you will find out why the Royals were unable to make the DT stadium work for them.

The Royals wanted to be in this market. They could have moved to Sugarland, Texas into a brand new park that is fully funded by the local taxpayers down there. There were also other cities choosing to court them. They stayed and I'm very thankful they did.

Greg

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:00 pm

Except I would say your average UNO fan cares about atmostphere much more than any Royals "fan" does. They were running the team well and making money off of it at Rosenblatt which apparently has a horrible atmosphere for games. They should have realized they were always going to play second fiddle to the CWS and were even subsidized for it. Boohoo. Ancient history now but they overall decided to leave Omaha behind so they should leave the name behind.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:02 pm

Its still the same |expletive| metro. Give it a rest already!

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:21 am

A good time tonight at thirsty Thursday.

Greg

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:41 am

Always good to see Iowa go down in flames.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:14 pm

Kevin McNabb,Director of Media Relations/Broadcaster - Omaha Royals wrote:Two Fireworks Shows, Two Jersey Auctions Highlight Next Homestand
Bucket Boys, BirdZerk! Perform During Upcoming Homestand

OMAHA , NE – The Omaha Royals are back in action at Rosenblatt Stadium on Saturday, June 5 to open an eight-game homestand. It will be highlighted by two fireworks shows and two jersey auctions for charity. Plus, national entertainment acts The Bucket Boys and BirdZerk! will be performing at Rosenblatt Stadium. These exciting promotions are on tap:

Saturday, June 5, 7:05 p.m.: The Royals open a four-game series vs. the Oklahoma City RedHawks and Taco Bell presents a special Saturday night fireworks show! Plus, Omaha ’s players will be wearing retro Golden Spike s jerseys. The jerseys, identical to those worn in the 1999-2001 seasons, will be auctioned off during the game, with all proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands . The night is also presented by Q 98.5, WOWT and The Reader.

Sunday, June 6, 1:35 p.m.: It’s U.S. Bank Family FUNday, with clowns, face painting and balloon art. Subway Kids Club members get in FREE. After the game all kids are invited to run the bases with Casey, presented by Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church . The day is also presented by KGBI 100.7 FM, Fox 42 and Family Spectrum Magazine.

Monday, June 7, 7:05 p.m.: Rotella’s Italian Bakery presents $1 hot dog night – Hebrew National hot dogs are just a buck! The night is also presented by 89.7 The River.

Tuesday, June 8, 12:05 p.m.: Play hooky from work and enjoy ½-price Omaha Steaks burgers! Seniors wanting to play bingo prior to the game in Rosenblatt’s Hall of Fame Room need to register in advance by calling 738-2182. The day is also presented by 1110 KFAB.

Thursday, June 10, 7:05 p.m.: The Royals open a four-game series vs. the Nashville Sounds. It’s Thirsty Thursday, when fans enjoy $1 beers and Cokes, courtesy of 96.1 The Brew, Action 3 News and The City Weekly! It’s also Big Lebowski Night, as the Royals pay homage to the classic movie. Fans who come to the ballpark wearing a bathrobe ala “The Dude” will receive a FREE General Admission ticket! Plus, the Royals will have a special offer on White Russians at the bar in Rosenblatt’s front plaza.

Friday, June 11, 7:05 p.m.: It’s NAIFA Fireworks Night! Plus, the world-famous Bucket Boys will be entertaining fans throughout the game, presented by Infogroup. The night is also presented by KAT 103, KETV and The City Weekly.

Saturday, June 12, 7:05 p.m.: BirdZerk! will perform and sign autographs, presented by Stay in the Game: Get Screened for Colon Cancer. Also, the Royals will wear baby blue jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game with all proceeds benefiting colon cancer care and research. The night is also presented by 101.9, WOWT and The Reader.

Sunday, June 13, 1:35 p.m.: Celebrate Lockheed Martin Military Appreciation Day! The 1st 1,000 fans will receive a canvas art painting of Rosenblatt Stadium, courtesy of Lockheed Martin. Also, the Budweiser Clydesdales will be on display from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. and will be available for photo ops. Plus, the Royals will have a Budweiser special, with $3 Budweiser and Bud Light cans available! It’s also U.S. Bank Family FUNday, with clowns, face painting and balloon art. Subway Kids Club members get in FREE. After the game all kids are invited to run the bases with Casey, presented by Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church . The day is also presented by KGBI 100.7 FM, Cox Communications and Family Spectrum Magazine.

For tickets, call (402) 738-5100, or print tickets online at http://www.oroyals.com.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:45 pm

World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales to Appear at Rosenblatt

Our Sports Central wrote:The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the Omaha area, including one at Rosenblatt Stadium in conjunction with the Omaha Royals game on Sunday, June 13th. During the 1:35 p.m. contest vs. the Nashville Sounds, the Royals will offer fans a Budweiser special, with $3 Budweiser and Bud Light 16-ounce cans available.

Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to America in the mid-1800's. Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch must be at least three years of age, stand approximately 18 hands - or six feet - at the shoulder, weigh an average of 2000 pounds, must be bay in color, have four white stockings, and a blaze of white on the face and black mane and tail. A gentle temperament is very important as hitch horses meet millions of people each year.

A single Clydesdale hitch horse will consume as much as 20-25 quarts of feed, 40-50 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day. Each hitch travels with a Dalmatian. In the early days of brewing, Dalmatians were bred and trained to protect the horses and guard the wagon when the driver went inside to make deliveries.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:50 pm

Callups change All-Star landscape

Minor League Baseball wrote:In the PCL, there are several close races that seem to only get closer by the game. Sacramento's Jack Cust (.273 average, .444 OBP) overtook Omaha's Alex Gordon (.353 average, .502 OBP, 629 SLG) as the leader for the DH spot, but Cust is currently with the A's. The two are separated by mere votes.

Sacramento's Chris Carter and Omaha's Kila Kia'aihue have separated themselves from the pack in the race for the PCL first base nod. Carter (15 homers, 47 RBIs, 45 runs) and Kia'aihue (.327 average, .502 OBP, 58 walks) have both had stellar years and would each be deserving selections.

Vote for Gordon and Kia'aihue here

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:00 pm

It would of been cool for Omaha to get the AAA All-Star Game one year, but by the looks of it the new stadium is much smaller than the other places that get awarded.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:01 pm

Omaha Royals have moved in to first place!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:39 pm

Gordon, Ka'aihue named Triple-A All-Stars

Kansas City Royals wrote:Both probably would undoubtedly prefer to call Kansas City, and not Omaha, Neb., home these days, but at least Alex Gordon and Kila Ka'aihue can call themselves All-Stars. The two Royals farmhands were named to the 2010 Pacific Coast League All-Star team on Thursday afternoon.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 5:49 am

WALK OFF HOME RUN, IN FRONT OF 23,657 FANS!

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 3:47 pm

i haven't seen the area in person in which the new stadium will be built, but is there a way to accommodate that many fans in the surrounding areas?

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 5:40 pm

Pretty cool way to have the game end with that many people there.

Greg

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:33 pm

thenewguy wrote:i haven't seen the area in person in which the new stadium will be built, but is there a way to accommodate that many fans in the surrounding areas?

If the Royals cared about accommodating that many fans, they wouldn't be building a second stadium. Approximately 8500 is the maximum capacity of the new ballpark.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:54 pm

thenewguy wrote:i haven't seen the area in person in which the new stadium will be built, but is there a way to accommodate that many fans in the surrounding areas?

Where that new stadium is, You could probably sit up at Cabella's parking lot and watch. I think there will also be park land around those new lakes.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:48 pm

HskrFanMike wrote:
thenewguy wrote:i haven't seen the area in person in which the new stadium will be built, but is there a way to accommodate that many fans in the surrounding areas?
If the Royals cared about accommodating that many fans, they wouldn't be building a second stadium. Approximately 8500 is the maximum capacity of the new ballpark.

No, i know the stats on seating and stuff, but there is obviously a large demand for the 4th of July game due to fireworks. There's a lot of revenue to be had on tickets sales there...

Thanks for clearin that up, too, Brad. I need to make a trip out there to check it out.

OmahaBen · Post by **OmahaBen** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 2:59 pm

That assumes they do the 4th of July fireworks with the Royals once they move. My understanding is that the current show is a combined effort of the Royals, OWH, and the city. The City is clearly out next year (though the Sarpy County government could replace that, obviously), and I wouldn't be shocked to see the OWH put its money elsewhere, too.

Frankly, I think separating the fireworks from the ballgame wouldn't be a horrible idea. Join it to a free concert at Rick's Boatyard and/or combine it with the Harrahs show to make it extra big would be just as grand, in my opinion.

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:14 pm

My guess is that it will either be scrapped completely (hey, OWH is not exactly raking in the ad revenue lately ...) or else moved downtown, same theme, right after a game of the Omaha Boondoggles (or whatever they will call the second team, if it really happens). I agree that the new stadium was not designed with special promotional events in mind.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:56 pm

Omababe wrote:I agree that the new stadium was not designed with special promotional events in mind.

The Royals have said that some of the larger events will be spread out to multiple games. Not sure how they will do that with fireworks, but with the school kids and such they will have several kids days.

With the exception of 3 games, every "event" they have at Rosenblatt, will fit in the new stadium.