I’m not sure where to put this. We’ve lived in Alabama for 15 years. In that time I think the Montgomery Biscuits have been bought and sold on three or four occasions. Through all of the the team maintained a fan focus. The field was alway immaculate. They had “the Biscuit Bunch”, a bunch of local college kids who were like cheerleaders/brand ambassadors and a mascot named Mo. Multiple people taking tickets at the gates. Lots of food choices and the in between innings shenanigans that many minor league parks have. Overall, it was a fun atmosphere and they consistently drew well, especially this time of the year.
This fall the team was bought by some private equity group who owns a few other teams. Last night my wife and I went to a game for our 22 Wedding Anniversary. I couldn’t believe the difference. The field was in awful shape. I’ve played on better taken care of high school fields. The video board had a huge bank of lights that weren’t working. They tried to play a hide the ball game but you couldn’t follow it because of the broken bank of lights. The biscuit bunch was one guy standing on the dug out trying to get people to clap. Gates were closed so there were only two places to get in. It was striking. The food and beer choices were limited. And no Mo mascot. I’m so sad. It was always fun watching games there.