by Will Candlestick
1st 40,000 fans receive an...autographed...Buster Posey...handmade...Garlic Fry...paper bowl. The suspense got lost there sometime after Posey. As the San Francisco Giants promotional schedule came out yesterday, I noticed some fantastic things on there for this year. April 10th, for example, is a Farewell to the 'Stick stadium replica. The team also has the 60th anniversary of the 1954 World Championship team with the fans getting a replica ring, bobblehead nights of Duane Kuiper (commemorating his 1 and only home run,) Hunter Pence, Brandon Crawford OR Brandon Belt and Angel Pagan and even Sergio Romo socks.
All of these giveaways got me to thinking about what are some other giveaways that would make me want to buy tickets immediately after hearing about them.
What about a Aubrey Huff commemorative Rally Thong? Maybe not.
A can of Bud Light autographed by Pat Burrell? Maybe more inappropriate. And also, maybe too soon for 2010 memorabilia.
1. Commemorative Mike Krukow action figure. Or better yet...Magic 8 ball. It could answer you with "Grab some Pine Meat!" "Atta Babe!" "Gamer Babe" and of course his signature horse laugh.
2. Hunter Pence Scooters for everyone. Can't just be to the first 10,000 kids, because, hey, if Hunter can ride one, I want one.
3. Kirk Rueter Woody Doll. It might be a little creepy if they use his likeness on a doll, but what fan wouldn't want one, and I'm positive it would find a great place in "The Shed."
4. Angel Pagan Lion Mane Wigs. What better way to celebrate a Giants win, than letting your Pagan Wig fly?
5. Brandon Crawford mini Vacuum Cleaners. Maybe he needs a gold glove 1st. Of course, then I would suggest Gold Crawford Gloves.
6. Panda Blow-Up-and-Back-Down-Again-Dolls. The toy that adjusts as Pablo does.
7. Ryan Vogelsong Gameday Chicken Enchiladas. Actually, instead of a giveaway, they should serve chicken enchiladas at Orlando Cepeda's booth on games he starts.
8. Madison Bumgarner Snot Rockets...ok, I know that wouldn't go over well, or how that would even look, but at least had to throw it out there just for fun.
9. Buster Posey American Flags. Because we believe in truth, justice and the Posey way.
10. Bruce Bochy grunt button. Perfect for a desk at work. "How are you feeling today Will?" "mmmgrrrphhhgmm" "Oh, sorry, didn't realize the Giants were tied 1-1 in the 15th."
What's your favorite promotional idea? What can we add to the list?
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