Tenth Annual Seattle Mariners FanFest January 26-27, 2008

Meet new Seattle Mariners, get autographs, tour the clubhouse and take BP in a real big league batting cage

01/14/2008 -- J.J. Putz, Richie Sexson, Carlos Silva, manager John McLaren, new pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre and general manager Bill Bavasi are among Mariners players and front office executives scheduled to appear at the 10th Annual Seattle Mariners FanFest on January 26-27, 2008.

Tickets for FanFest are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-14 (children 5 and under are free). Gates will be open both days from 10am-4pm. FanFest tickets are available now at Mariners Team Stores in western Washington (downtown Seattle, Bellevue Square, Southcenter Mall and Alderwood Mall), online at Mariners.com, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers or at the Safeco Field Box Office on event days. Parking at the Safeco Field garage will be $5.

Others scheduled to appear at FanFest include Brandon Morrow, Mark Lowe, Ryan Feierabend, Eric O'Flaherty, Jamie Burke, new bullpen coach Norm Charlton, CEO Howard Lincoln and team president Chuck Armstrong. As more players are added to the roster, there will be updates at www.mariners.com/fanfest.

In addition to appearances by current and former Seattle Mariners players, fans will be able to tour the Mariners Clubhouse, run around the bases, catch a pop fly in the outfield, and hit a home run over the centerfield fence. Other events and activities include:
• Dugout Dialogue - Q&A sessions with Mariners players & coaches, Mariner Legends and front office staff, hosted by Mariners broadcasters Dave Niehaus, Rick Rizzs, Dave Sims and Mike Blowers.
• Inside the Game - Interactive baseball experience where fans can step into the world of big league baseball. Pick up a game-used baseball or bat, try on an authentic Mariners uniform, see how the grounds crew prepares Safeco Field for 81 home games each summer and much more!
• Be the Star of The Show - Be a contestant in the Last Fan Standing game show, compete in the "Mariner Idol" karaoke contest or take part in your own taping of FSN Live!
• Museum of Baseball in the Pacific Northwest and Mariners Hall of Fame exhibit - Visit the new Mariners Hall of Fame, featuring Edgar, Jay, Alvin and broadcaster Dave Niehaus. Plus, see the rich history of baseball in the Northwest in a multi-media exhibit on the Main Concourse.
• Kids' Zone - Photos with the Mariner Moose in the WaMu Moose Den, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, speed pitch, wiffle ball batting cage and much more, all for kids!
• Go Behind the Scenes at Safeco Field - Tour the Mariners clubhouse and weight room, take a photo on the Safeco Field pitcher's mound and tour the roof control room and see how the retractable roof opens and closes (it might surprise you!).

Plus, fans can try out new Nintendo Wii and DS games and visit the KOMO 1000 News virtual broadcast booth and make a play-by-play call like Dave Niehaus, Rick Rizzs and Dave Sims

Player Autographs
Vouchers will be used to help ensure fair, safe and orderly autograph sessions. Upon entry, FanFest attendees will receive a voucher for their choice of timed-entry player autograph sessions (subject to availability and limited to 500 per session.) All autograph sessions will be held on the Terrace Club and Suite levels. Each voucher is good for one autograph, with one voucher per person. Vouchers for additional autograph sessions can be obtained, but may require exiting the ballpark and re-entering at the back of the line. The purpose of the voucher system is to provide fans with the best opportunity to receive at least one autograph from a Mariners player during FanFest.

Select-A-Seat
Fans interested in becoming new season ticket holders are invited to come down to Safeco Field to select their seat locations. Mariners account executives will be available Friday from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. to help anyone interested in Full Season, Half, Weekend, Business, 16 Game Plans, or the All-Star Club. More information is available at www.mariners.com or by calling 206-346-4001.

Individual Game Tickets on Sale March 1st
Single game tickets for the Seattle Mariners 2008 season at Safeco Field go on sale Saturday, March 1. Single game tickets will be available without a service charge at Seattle Mariners Team Stores and the Safeco Field Box Office. They will also be available online at Mariners.com; by phone at 206-622-HITS and in person at select Ticketmaster Ticket Centers.

Source: MLB

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