This is on my short list of “best promotions” for the 2015 season. The Durham Bulls, AAA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, will be holding a Game of Thrones Night on April 23rd, and it sounds pretty awesome.
Here are some of the details from the Bulls.
-Good guys & bad guys: we’re playing the Charlotte Knights on 4/23…yes, we did that on purpose.
-Awesome costumes: The Bulls will wear custom theme jerseys. We’re going to make you wait to see those (but trust us, they’ll be in more demand than dragon eggs).
-Plot twists: Lots of inning breaks means lots of GoT-themed entertainment. Some things you might expect, some you won’t.
-The Wall: Theirs is made of ice and keeps out the undead. Ours is made of blue-painted wood and keeps balls in play. Close enough.
-MLB Advanced Media: Baseball’s internet arm will power the HBO NOW streaming service (which will launch in time for Game of Thrones’ season five premiere) and it powers DurhamBulls.com. We’re cousins in technology.
-Lavish food & drink: Game of Thrones Night falls on a $1 concessions Thursday…you’ll feel as rich as a Lannister with all the $1 hot dogs you can buy. Plus, the DBAP’s selection of spirits -rivals the finest outputs from the Arbor.
-Spirit animals: The Starks have dire wolves, we’ve got Wool E. Bull.
Can’t wait to see those jerseys.
I’m also really hoping that the mid-inning entertainment resembles the War of the Five Kings that took place at Joffrey’s wedding.
I’d settle for Cowboy Monkeys.
