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Mariners moving in the fences at Safeco Field in 2013

The Mariners announced today that they are moving some of the fences in at Safeco Field for the 2013 season.

DARRIN BEENE; Staff writer
Published: Oct. 2, 2012 at 1:22 p.m. PDT — Updated: Oct. 2, 2012 at 1:41 p.m. PDT
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The Mariners will move portions of the outfield wall at Safeco Field for the 2013 season. The changes, which will primarily affect the left field power alley, are the first to the field dimensions since the ballpark opened in 1999. (MLB.COM)

The Mariners announced today that they are moving some of the fences in at Safeco Field for the 2013 season.

“Our goal was to create an environment that is fair for both hitters and pitchers,” general manager Jack Zduriencik said in a statement. “Considering the current field dimensions, as well as the climate in and around Safeco Field, we feel this will be accomplished with this new layout.”

Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/mariners/2012/10/02/mariners-announce-safeco-field-fences-coming-in-for-2013/

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