The Economics of Financing Spring Training: Not Always a “Home Run” For Teams and Local Communities

The Economics of Financing Spring Training: Not Always a “Home Run” For Teams and Local Communities By Jordan Mamorsky In most seasons, spring training brings renewed hope to fans and professional baseball money to cities dotted across Arizona and Florida. However, this year, in the city of Sarasota, the arrival of pitchers and catchers has not only brought smiling faces to the new home of the Baltimore Orioles. It has brought an 18-foot inflatable rat. Set up by a local watch-dog group,