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Oct 7, 2009 2:19 pm US/Eastern

Yankees Fans Bristle At $380 Playoff Tickets

Some Loyal Fans Find Game 1 Tickets Way Too Expensive

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Magee Hickey

NEW YORK (CBS) ―

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The wind may play a role as the playoffs get underway Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.

But for many fans, they'll have to stay home and watch it on television because ticket prices are just way too high.

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Some diehard Yankee fans were on line for 14 hours early Wednesday, waiting and hoping there'd be tickets available for game one of the playoffs when the doors opened.

This is the year they say the Yankees will go all the way, with their new stadium, the best record in baseball and a captain who's had a historic season.

Paul was on the line since 7 p.m. Wednesday night to be there for his beloved team, and he's on a budget.

But when the doors finally opened, there was disappointment bordering on outrage when dozens of fans found out the cheapest tickets sold cost $380.

"I live right here in the neighborhood. I attended 34 games in the stadium this season, and I am not exactly rich," said Paul. "I can't go on line and pay an extra $25 surcharge."

"Absolutely, something should be done for people in the neighborhood who were giving whole new life to the Yankees, but this is capitalism," said Sam Soghar.

Fred Negron was the only one of the group who chose to buy the $380 ticket, but that's because he just sold his house and had the cash.

"I've been blessed," said Negron. "I'm a big Yankee fan so I got good tickets. I hope to bring them luck and the energy they need."

The Yankee organization refused to comment on why only the higher-priced tickets were available Wednesday.

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