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Mariners and Memories: My favorite game I attended

For the Rangers and Mariners fans, the aftershocks of A-Rod’s departure were still prevalent in only his third season departed. It was a warm spring day at the ballpark with the usual smell of garlic fries, peanuts, and even hot pretzels. Notable vendors like Scooter and the late great “Rick the Peanut Man” were making their rounds.

For me and my baseball-loving dad, this would be the first of multiple games together in 2003. I felt the pregame thrill as the Mariners theme blared through the stadium and each lineup was introduced. The boos for A-Rod were just as loud as the cheers for all nine starting Mariners.