As a fan, I can assure that if I held tickets to a Cardinals game, I'd be at the stadium when the gates opened and watching intently when McGwire stepped into the batting cage. In fact, I performed that exact ritual with Griffey when I attended an Orioles-Mariners game at Camden Yards last week. And I didn't feel the least bit bad about it. If the fans want to enjoy the home run chase, let them. But don't act surly and annoyed every time a reporter asks a question or fans cheer loudly during bating practice.
Attention comes with chasing one of baseball's greatest records.
You should expect it. Now deal with it.