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The Nationals Enquirer found this 4/8/2008 on dcbb.blogspot.com [flag]
Kasten's quote, "We'll get the attendance we deserve," certainly looks true tonight. He doesn't seem too concerned. I'll give him the miserable weather, but here's a question for you. Is there anyone out here reading this who REALLY decided to stay home solely because they wanted to watch the basketball game? Anyone at all? I guess that this doesn't count as one of the many sellouts he was [link]

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Cold Play
Published 4/8/2008 by ck at The Nationals Enquirer
... (Ronnie Belliard, via Washington TImes, 4/8/2008) Marlins 10, Nats 7: Rough night all around. Losing streak hits 5. The big question: Will anyone show up this year? What a difference a year makes for home game #2: 407 people. Game 2 last year (also against FLA)? Announced attendance of 20,894. Game 2 at Nationals Park last night? 20,487. No worries for ...

What we learned yesterday
Published 4/8/2008 by Harper Gordek at Oleanders and Morning Glories
... A fancy new stadium is no substitute for a winning team.  Bad time, bad opponent, bad recent history, bad weather, bad attendance.  (Just over 20K paid)   It’s the perfect combo to keep the crowds away, even for Opening Night II.  The weekend should be warmer and it’s the Braves.  That will tell us more.   Cross your collective fingers. ...

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