Power Ranking The 2019 Cubs' Giveaways
The Cubs have 37 giveaways this year which is good for about 46% of home games. Personally a lot of this stuff is hit or miss for me but I know that’s not the case for everyone.
In fact, many people plan AROUND these giveaways. Some of this constitutes high priority for Cubs fans so I did my best to stay professional. Granted that can be hard when you’re talking about free door prizes for adults attending a baseball game. But nevertheless I tried.
On to the rankings:
37-32. Cubs Cap Artist Series – 5/24, 6/7, 7/12, 8/23, 9/13 and 9/20 – 1st 5,000: I have no idea what “Cubs Cap Artist Series” means so naturally the promo is off to a horrible start. You’re *promoting* something for chrissakes. If I’m using context clues you suck at your job. F.
31. Magnet Schedule – 4/8 – 30k: Magnet schedule is more of a White Sox giveaway if you know what I mean.
KIDS ONLY DIVISION = the next giveaways are for 1st 5k and exclusive to 13u
30. Towel – 6/23
29. Socks – 7/14: When you and your siblings get socks on Christmas from Aunt Betty and you have to go awwwwwesome thanks at the same time so you don’t let her on that you hate her fucking gets. That’s this times a thousand. Mom & Dad splurge on a day trip to Wrigley and you come home with free socks. We’re basically creating White Sox fans with this giveaway.
28. Clark Bobblehead – 8/4: the only mascot I want in bobblehead form is this guy
99/100 kids will completely fuck that bag up in the first 30 seconds.
26. Hat – 7/21: Sure
TOTES/BAGS DIVISION = all 10k
25. Reusable Tote – 5/23
24. Expandable Tote – 5/6
23. Lunch Bag – 9/1
22. Replica Wrigley Statue – 4/14 – 10k: for your desk I guess? Not bad, not amazing.
CLOTHES DIVISION = this is where things start to get very functional. Everything up to now has been a prop. The following giveaways start to crossover into that “Hey I use/wear/enjoy that thing all the fucking time” territory.
18. Hat – 6/6 – 10k
17. Camo T Shirt – 5/26 – 10k: for the Kyle Schwarber enthusiasts
14. Mother’s Day Pink T – 5/12 – 5k: I need more than 5k pink shirts Advocate Health. You guys are taking over every hospital and doctor group in the area you can throw a few more shirts in the pile.
All of these are 10k. No pictures released.
11. Cole Hamels – 5/10
10. Jon Lester – 7/19
9. Kris Bryant – 7/15
8. Anthony Rizzo – 6/21
7. Pedro Strop – 9/15: I’m most excited for this one because I’m obsessed with Pedro Strop. He epitomizes the bobblehead concept. When he retires he should seriously consider starting his own line.
THE GOOD STUFF DIVISION = high impact giveaways