A Beautiful Trap

Is there a prettier park in all of sports than AT&T? I don’t think so. Add up a gorgeous view of a bay teeming with sailboats and kayaks, an excited but friendly crowd, and the fact that the Giants are relevant for the first time since 2004 and what do you get? Perfection!

Well…almost. AT&T’s black and orange visitors share a common gripe among those who go to professional games and that hang up is…the price. No, I’m not talking about the price of the ticket. The Giants are smart, as they lure you in and get you to put down your defenses by selling you a $10 dollar ticket. In a ballpark where there really isn’t a bad seat in the house, it seems like a great value, but buyer beware! Before you know it, you’re walking out of the game with a glazed expression on your face. And no your light-headedness isn’t from one to many beers (I mean how can it be when they cost $8.75 a pop!). It’s from the fact that you had to make not one, but two trips to the ATM!

Don’t worry though, that’s why I’m here! I have a couple of tips on how to enjoy the Giants without breaking the bank. (BTW, the Giants should seriously be paying me to go to their games and not the other way around. I have averaged 3 trips to the ballpark a month and have yet to see them lose a game! Admit it…you want me there for the brutal 6-game-stretch coming up against the Dodgers and Colorado, don’t you.)

Bring an empty water bottle. The Giants will let you in with one as long as there is no liquid in it, and then you can fill it up from the various water fountains located in the park. Price wasted on bottled water? None. Already saved you some money, didn’t I? If you plan on eating at the park, get the Italian Sausage with onions. It’s 7 bucks, but it’s guaranteed to fill you up! Though the hot dog might be cheaper to begin with, it’s about the size of my little pinky. Therefore, you will also end up splurging on the garlic fries or some other side in a belated attempt to satisfy yourself when you could have been happy with just one little purchase.

That’s all you ask? Well in my defense, I did say I only had a couple of tips. And anyways, you are going to the Giants who are playing for a shot at October baseball! Don’t be so cheap!