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The set in question is this one: http://www.tradingcarddb.com/ViewSet.cfm/sid/87649/1997-Upper-Deck-Pepsi-Insert-Seattle-Mariners.  The cards are listed as "M" numbers.  Since there are no pictures on the site yet, here are some external pictures of the cards: http://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/1997/Upper_Deck_Pepsi_Seattle_Mariners_12-Pack_Insert_Set,p1

I have a card that seems to be an alternate or variation on the same set listed above.  The only differences are that the cards are numbered with a "P" and on the back instead of an Upper Deck logo there is a Pepsi logo.  You can see examples here: http://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/1997/Upper_Deck_Pepsi_Seattle_Mariners_Stadium_Giveaway_Set/P4/Alex_Rodriguez/10258194

Turning to my question, does my second example count as a related set to the first one?  The only information I can find on either examples is that they were given away during a baseball game.  Sorry if this should have been in the baseball forum.  I still new to the site and figuring things out

No. The first set is a Food Issue and is listed there. And the second is a Team Issue and should be listed there.  Upper Deck used to do this frequently, producing sets for teams to issue, or various food companies, such as Dominos, McDonalds, Pepsi. A lot of times the designs were the same and the only differences were the numbering and sponsor logos.

Interesting, thanks for the info.  Out of curiousity, why would the first one I mentioned be a Food Issue when it doesn't have the Pepsi logo but the second one has a Pepsi logo is a Team Issue?  Should I call the second one "1997 Upper Deck Pepsi Insert Seattle Mariners" as well?

The first one was inserted in 12-packs of Pepsi soda. Thus a Food Issue.  Here's the listing 1997 Upper Deck Pepsi Insert Seattle Mariners. The second one was given away (issued) by the team at their stadium during a game. Thus a Team Issue. 

Yes, another confusing issue. I can see why it's so confusing when you have the cards in-hand. Especially, 10 years later. You'd assume the one with the Pepsi logo was the 12-pack insert and the one without was given away by the team.  But Pepsi was a corporate sponsor for both sets. I can only assume they put their logo on the stadium giveaway so people would know they sponsored them. Whereas, the ones inside the Pepsi 12-packs were obviously sponsored by Pepsi.  And if I were to make a logical assumption on the number prefix, I'd incorrectly assume the "M" stood for "Mariners" (Mariners team issue) and "P" stood for "Pepsi" (Food Issue).

I think any set name for the Team Issue won't clear up the confusion. But, I'd call the Team Issue "1997 Upper Deck Seattle Mariners Stadium Giveaway". Here's the checklist at BaseballCardpedia

Yes, very confusing. Thanks a lot Pepsi :P

You're explanation does make a lot of sense, though. I didn't know about Baseball Carpedia so that helps me understand it all.  I appreciate you helping a newbie!

Hey C2C -

Could you add posts with this information to the 'User Comments' or 'Trivia" sections for each of these sets?  This seems like valuable information that should remain associated with the sets and not lost to oblivion in the forum archives.

-Tom

C2Cigars wrote: The first one was inserted in 12-packs of Pepsi soda. Thus a Food Issue.  Here's the listing 1997 Upper Deck Pepsi Insert Seattle Mariners. The second one was given away (issued) by the team at their stadium during a game. Thus a Team Issue.  Yes, another confusing issue. I can see why it's so confusing when you have the cards in-hand. Especially, 10 years later. You'd assume the one with the Pepsi logo was the 12-pack insert and the one without was given away by the team.  But Pepsi was a corporate sponsor for both sets. I can only assume they put their logo on the stadium giveaway so people would know they sponsored them. Whereas, the ones inside the Pepsi 12-packs were obviously sponsored by Pepsi.  And if I were to make a logical assumption on the number prefix, I'd incorrectly assume the "M" stood for "Mariners" (Mariners team issue) and "P" stood for "Pepsi" (Food Issue). I think any set name for the Team Issue won't clear up the confusion. But, I'd call the Team Issue "1997 Upper Deck Seattle Mariners Stadium Giveaway". Here's the checklist at BaseballCardpedia