The Seattle Mariners have made a myriad of moves during the off-season and are set to challenge for supremacy in the competitive American League West. If you are heading out to Safeco Field for a Mariners game, you'll want to read our "Fan's Guide to the Game" below.

Opened on July 15th, 1999, Safeco Field is an open-air marvel of modern design. The retractable roof keeps fans sheltered from rain and wind while allowing for fresh open-air and a natural grass playing surface. With its mix of classic architecture and modern facilities, a trip to Safeco Field won't be easily forgotten. Upon arrival, fans are treated to quite a site. Classic brick walls and nifty window designs are sprinkled with more modern materials to make up one awesome looking exterior. The outside of Safeco Field is almost as appealing as what's going on inside.

Once inside Safeco Field it's hard to resist the feeling that you've just stepped back in time to the golden age of baseball, where parks became monuments, players became heroes and the air was just a bit sweeter than today. Fresh-cut grass creates a tartan patchwork on the field and classically designed supports reach up to the sky all around. Sweeping views of the downtown rest just behind the outfield walls while spectacular sunsets play backdrop to it all. Of course not every day can be a Rockwell painting, but most come close here.

Hungry? Stop by the Bullpen Market in center field. There are several concession areas here, mostly populated by Seattle-area merchants. Grab a vegetarian burrito from Bubba's Burritos. Bullpen Asian Bentos offers noodle bowls and stir-fry. Bullpen BBQ is also around when noodles and veggies just won't suffice. Get Ivar's Fish and Chips from the nearby Bullpen Pub. From here fans get a good view of both bullpens as well as the workings behind the manual scoreboard. A manual scoreboard!

I could ramble on for a while about the perks and ambiance of Safeco Field but it's best experienced in person. From comfortable seating and great sight lines to the illusion of intimacy within such a vast stadium, the true baseball fan will not be let down after catching a game inside this great stadium.

Safeco Field is one of the brightest gems to be found within the treasure chest that is Major League Baseball. They've thought of everyone when setting up this park, so grab some friends, family or co-workers and get out to the game.