The Bavasis, who had secured affiliation with the San Francisco Giants, ultimately selected Everett as the relocation destination.
[5][6] Rounding out the honors of 1985, owner Bob Bavasi was awarded the league's executive of the year.
The teams split their ten-game series, but the run total in those games was 66 to 65 in Spokane's favor.
With the exception of 1993, when they were the division runner-up at 42–34 (.553), the Giants failed to post a winning record.
The club continued their affiliation with San Francisco through the 1994 season, then signed a player development contract with the Seattle Mariners.