An elegy for Mariners FanFest, the last pure good thing

Feb 8 2023 by Lookout Landing

 
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In a world that feels increasingly focused on squeezing every last penny of profits from consumers, Mariners FanFest stood alone. Now it seems it’s a thing of the past.

Across baseball, several teams have been holding their FanFests over the past few weeks, a fan-centered event that serves as both an unofficial kickoff and a palette-whetter for spring training. The Giants just had theirs on February 4, sponsored by the city of Scottsdale, already...

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