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Bucs offering unique experiences in ‘Play Ball’ auction
- Updated: December 6, 2016
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — This year, proceeds from the “Play Ball” charity auction held during the Winter Meetings will go toward the renovation of a youth field in memory of Shannon Forde, the former Mets public relations employee who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year.
The Pirates have two items up for auction: a meet-and-greet with manager Clint Hurdle that also includes passes to watch batting practice from the field, plus an autographed bat and meet-and-greet session with Starling Marte.
This is the fifth straight year of the auction, in which Major League Baseball, MLB Advanced Media, MLB Network and all 30 clubs offer unique baseball experiences to raise awareness for a special cause.
Her passing was felt throughout the baseball industry, which has now pulled together in support.
“Shannon was one of the few …
