The boy and I just got back from the Rainiers game. Manny was there, but not in the lineup. Kaden still thought it was amazing to see him in person. He's obviously at the end of the line, but he seems to just enjoy being around baseball. He was out early talking with players from both teams. Chatting with fans a bit. There was an elementary school class that did the national anthem and Manny went to the top of the dugout steps to shake hands with each kid as they were led off the field. He was basically talking and shaking hands with anyone out there.
Oliver Perez pitched in relief. As a Mets fan it was odd watching him pitching in AAA out of the bullpen.
In all it was another great experience at that ballpark. Last year Kaden was able to see Willy Mo Pena. This game he was able to see guys like Manny and Oliver Perez along with prospects like Trayvon Robinson, Derek Norris, Chris Carter, Grant Green, and Michael Taylor.
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