Mariners players upset about Blue Jays merch at Seattle team store
Posted July 19, 2023 11:14 am.
Last Updated July 19, 2023 11:15 am.
At least two Seattle Mariners players do not appear to be impressed with the team store’s decision to load up on Toronto Blue Jays merchandise ahead of this weekend’s series between the two teams in Seattle.
The Twitter account @MarinerMuse tweeted a picture of the Mariners store with a display of Blue Jays merchandise on Monday, and the tweet gained traction.
On Tuesday, Mariners pitcher Paul Sewald and infielder J.P. Crawford reacted on Twitter.
It appears to have worked, as the Blue Jays merchandise was removed from the store on Wednesday.
After a couple of Mariners players voiced their displeasure, the #BlueJays merch has been removed ahead of the series in Seattle this weekend.
(???? @Softykjr) https://t.co/WeC0lTdY00 pic.twitter.com/ky9IPKBb3f— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) July 19, 2023
The store’s decision comes in advance of a series that traditionally attracts thousands of fans from Western Canada, making the games feel like Toronto home contests.
Far fewer tickets are available on Ticketmaster for the games Friday through Saturday than remain for the Mariners’ home game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins.
On the secondary market, tickets start at $38 for Saturday’s game, $28 more than Wednesday’s game.
