SAN FRANCISCO–Days after the Giants came up short in their pursuit of superstar slugger Bryce Harper, fans still paid premium prices and packed the team’s home ballpark in a showing that suggested the 2019 club might have enough star power to draw big crowds.
On March 9, the Giants sold more than 11,000 tickets as the team filled Scottsdale Stadium to capacity. The cheapest ticket was a $60 lawn seat, the energy in the park was electric and no, the Giants did not score in an 8-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
There was once a time when Cactus League spring training games were a more cost-effective way for a family to watch its favorite baseball team play.