SAN FRANCISCO — A few minutes before the start of FanFest on Saturday morning, Giants officials were briefly put into scramble mode. Social media was buzzing with rumors that Bryce Harper would soon be choosing the Giants, which was news to the Giants themselves.
It was an absurd notion that Harper, after months of speculation, would simply announce his intentions by showing up at Oracle Park on a cold, rainy day -- and team officials quickly shot down the possibility. The Giants do not expect Harper to make a decision this weekend, but as everyone prepared to head down to Scottsdale for the start of spring training, there certainly was an increase in optimism.