Safeco Field
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Edgar is Hall's first real DH test...held Oct. 2, 2004. (Jim Bryant/AP) SEATTLE -- Walk up to the front doors of Seattle's baseball mecca and you can't miss it. While Safeco Field itself might someday be known as The House the Entire 1995 Seattle Mariners Team Built, the... In this article: John McLaren, Mariners, Bud Selig, Tim Salmon, Angels, All rights reserved, Silver Slugger Awards, Edgar Martinez Award, and Cooperstown |
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The Seattle Times | 3 days ago
North Carolina coach Mike Fox on Dustin Ackley's move to second base: I think he has the athletic skills to make it work
...I noted to Fox that many people (including myself, I must say) were taken aback at how slight Ackley appeared when he showed up at Safeco Field in late August after signing his contract, he said, "I knew that would be everyone's initial take...
In this article: Mike Fox, Mariners, North Carolina, Tar Heels, Arizona Fall League, and UCLA
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USATODAY.com | 3 days ago
Free agent forecast: Hot topics
...career. That would be a mistake. The homers are certainly impressive, especially considering Branyan played his home games at spacious Safeco Field in Seattle, but he struck out 149 times overall and batted .193 after the All-Star break. •SP...
In this article: New York Yankees, Matt Holliday, Chone Figgins, John Lackey, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Pedro Feliz, Adrian Beltre, and Texas Rangers
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The Seattle Times | 4 days ago
Clock starts now on Edgar Martinez's Hall-of-Fame candidacy
...for the Hall of Fame. Martinez, one of the team's most popular players, slaps hands with fans as he takes a lap around Safeco Field after his final game as a Mariner. MARK HARRISON / THE SEATTLE TIMES Edgar Martinez was...
In this article: Edgar Martinez, Jim Rice, Mariners, Andre Dawson, Cooperstown, Ken Griffey Jr., Goose Gossage, and Barry Larkin
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The Seattle Times | 4 days ago
Jose Lopez appears to be on his way out
...in a couple of weeks. . In addition to the points mentioned, Lopez's skill set - dead left field pull hitter - is a terrible fit for Safeco Field. A couple of years... Posted on November 24, 2009 at 8:48 AM by Hyperbolic Syllabic. Jump...
In this article: Jose Lopez, Mariners, Mike Carp, Adrian Gonzalez, Russell Branyan, Revenue, Prince Fielder, and Placido Polanco
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The Seattle Times | 4 days ago
Griffey contract figures revealed (expanded)
...400, 450 and 500 plate appearances. Once he reaches 350 plate appearances, he receives $100,000 if the Mariners draw 2.3 million fans to Safeco Field. He gets another $100,000 for 2.35 million fans. The bump goes to an additional $150,000 for...
In this article: Ken Griffey Jr., Mariners, Surgery, Cincinnati Reds, and Seattle
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Seattle Times | 6 days ago
Washington businesses break ties to industrial-food chain
...roasted the day before and was scheduled for pickup the following day. CB's was founded in 2002, starting out as a cart outside Safeco Field, led by the peanut-loving cravings of Tami's husband, who had sampled fresh-roasted peanuts at...
In this article: Peanut butter and Northwest
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The News Tribune | 6 days ago
Fans on display along with Galaxy, Real Salt Lake
...fans that there could be traffic delays related to construction on South Royal Brougham Way between the Qwest parking garage and Safeco Field. ... MLS' Soccer Celebration will be held from 1:30-5 p.m. Qwest Field's north parking lot. ......
In this article: Sounders, Landon Donovan, Real Salt Lake, Seattle, Qwest Field, David Beckham, Don Garber, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Galaxy
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Sportingnews | 7 days ago
Who will be this offseason's Bobby Abreu?
...more promising. Beltre has plenty to offer defensively and still averaged about 24 homers from 2005-2008 while hitting in cavernous Safeco Field. In a more hitter-friendly park with the motivation of a one-year deal, Beltre could surpass...
In this article: Bobby Abreu, Xavier Nady, Adrian Beltre, Aubrey Huff, Hank Blalock, Angels, Chris Bahr, Rangers Ballpark, and All rights reserved
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The Seattle Times | November 19, 2009
Sounders paying off for Pioneer Square
...much more stuff inside," he said. Seattle's stadiums appear to fall somewhere between the extremes. Pyramid Alehouse Brewery across from Safeco Field sees its average sales grow two- to fourfold when any of the teams is playing, said...
In this article: Sounders, Seahawks, Mariners, Seattle, Qwest Field, Economics, and God
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The Seattle Times | November 18, 2009
A Cy Young voter explains why he put Felix Hernandez No. 1 on his ballot
...pitched a gem against them. Writes Feirsand: "On Sept. 18, I watched Hernandez handle the Yankees in a complete-game win at Safeco Field, and that left a lasting impression with me. Listening to the Yankees hitters talk about facing him,...
In this article: Yankees and CC Sabathia
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Description from Wikipedia:
Safeco Field, sometimes referred to as Safeco, is a retractable roof baseball stadium located in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is the home stadium of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball club, seating 47,116 for baseball. The name is sometimes written as SAFECO Field, as its namesake corporation's name was actually an acronym and was rendered in all capital letters until 2000.
Safeco Field is one of 2 stadiums built to replace the Kingdome, with the other being Qwest Field, home of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, which occupies the former Kingdome site.
Major non-baseball events that have been held at Safeco Field include the 2001 college football Seattle Bowl and WWE WrestleMania XIX, which set Safeco Field's attendance record of 54,097 in 2003.
- Name:
- Safeco Field
- Also Known As:
- Safeco, The House That Griffey Built
- Architect:
- 360 Architecture
- Open:
- July 15, 1999
- Tenants:
- Seattle Mariners (MLB) (1999-present)
- Capacity:
- Baseball: 47,116
- Surface:
- Kentucky Bluegrass / Perennial Ryegrass blend
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