Chris (from Bothell): How much will the new playing field affect teams this season at Safeco?
GB: My guess is, it won’t affect teams much if at all. I haven’t heard a deeper explanation for why they’re replacing the field other than “the old one was old.” Best case scenario: the new grass is somehow easier to run on, thus reducing wear & tear on players, and it also makes balls hop in predictable ways, helping our fielders.
ES: Agree with Grant in that it won’t have much effect at all on the players, but it’s sure gonna look fantastic.