Kid's Stuff
It could easily be argued that bobble heads belong in this category, but for our purposes here I'll focus on the giveaways scheduled for fans 14 and under as part of the Sunday home-game package...
April 13th - Citizens Bank Park - Commemorative Ball/Tin Bank
CBP Commemorative Ball/Bank
A new low in my annual least favorite SGA: the commemorative ball and tin bank. While there have been legitimate occasions to recognize in previous seasons - MVPs, Cy Young Awards and even Charlie Manuel's attainment of most managerial wins in team history - celebrating 10 years at Citizens Bank Park seems like a huge stretch.
May 18th - Phanatic Phun Glasses
Phanatic Phun Glasses - 2014 Phillies SGA
One of the few creative wrinkles in this season's promotional lineup, children attending the Phanatic's annual birthday bash will be given Phanatic Phun Glasses. Like other quirky Phanatic giveaways from previous seasons, I see this one having a cult-following, too.
May 25th - Ryne Sandberg Bat Day
- Dismiss me as old-fashioned, but "bat day" needs to be an annual promotion. I love Ryno - but, this should have been a player-themed giveaway...
July 27th - Cole Hamels t-shirt
- No issues here. Solid choice that I know my son will enjoy wearing...