On a grey and rainy morning, we went to Safeco Field for the annual Fan Fest gathering for season ticket holders. We got in and got a voucher for Felix Hernandez's autograph. Anthony already has his autograph thanks to Nicky D and MRB but those were both with his old number that he was issued when he was a rookie.
Whole waiting in line, Amy saw this Asian dude with this on his M's hat. Pretty funny that it said "Anthony B" on it. What were the odds?
Felix was sporting a Fo-hawk, huge diamond earrings and a big smile. It seems that the Cy Young Award winner was having fun even though it was early on a Saturday.
Amy needed a quick break so while Anthony was looking at game used memorabilia, Amy took a load off on a leather chair that the Mariners were selling. It happened to be Frankie G's chair and it retails at $500. The guy earlier sold Ken Griffey Jr.'s chair for $1000.
The M's put out some historical signs about Ichiro. (you know, cuz there isn't much else to brag about...)
Anthony was ready to leave but Amy suggested hanging out for another 30 minutes to get more autographs. So we got new vouchers and waited in line to get autographs by Mariners Minor League stars Dustin Ackley and Kyle Seager.
The Diamond Club was set up to commemorate the life of Dave Niehaus. This picture shows what Dave's plaque looks like in Cooperstown.
Dave will be severely missed. The players will wear a patch on their jerseys this year that say My Oh My.
Anthony also found a great deal on a Brandon Morrow autographed ball. So in closing, we walked out of Safeco with 7 autograph balls. Not a bad haul for 4 hours of work.
Hopefully the M's will win enough games to not be so pathetic this year... Go M's....
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