SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants have always been very open about the issues their ballpark presents when they're trying to lure free agent sluggers, but they also have always been quietly concerned about the impact of California's state taxes.
During an appearance on KNBR on Thursday morning, Scott Boras, the agent for Bryce Harper, mentioned the tax issue when asked how close the Giants came to signing Harper.
"In a negotiation you try to put forth what Bryce's needs and wants were, and certainly the Giants took some great steps to look at that," Boras said. "It's difficult for a California team because of the tax issues when you're doing valuations and you're in competition with a team that has much more valued tax elements.