It's not easy getting fans out to watch minor league games. Especially Single-A minor league. I remember the San Jose Giants (Single-A affiliate of the SF Giants) used to have what they called a "beer batter" promotion. They'd select one player from the opposing team who struck out a ton, and if he struck out during the game, beer was reduced to only $1 per cup for the remainder of the inning.

It was, needless to say, a great promotion.

Tonight, however, the Lowell Spinners - who are the Red Sox's Single-A affiliate - are partaking in a promotion that might offend a few people. It's Politically Incorrect Night at the ballpark!

Here are some of the not so politically correct things they're doing this evening.

• The stadium will have "men only" entrances to the game because men are obviously the superior creatures
• The first 250 women to attend the game will be given Lowell Spinners potholders so that they can properly cook dinner for their husbands
• There will be designated napping areas around the park available for all senior citizens to "rest their eyes" because old people get tired quickly
• Fans are encouraged to drive to the game separately and will be given complimentary gas cards in an effort to use up as much gas as possible
• Cars will be needlessly driven between innings as a tribute to gas guzzlers

Definitely a game you want to bring a date to, guys. I'm just wondering where the racist cheering section is going to be.

Anyway, if you're mad about this, don't worry too much. On Wednesday night the Spinners had Politically Correct Night. My favorite tidbit from that night:

Non-demeaning terms will be used as well, ie: "vertically-challenged stop" instead of "shortstop"

I'm not sure either of these things would actually get me out to watch slightly better than high school baseball, but whatever, at least they're trying.

[Lowell Spinners Media Release]